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Rosé all day? Yes, please! As we cruise into 2024, the rosé craze is nowhere near slowing down. It’s the go-to for just about any occasion—picnics, patios, lazy days by the pool. You name the occasion, and rosé wine pairs with it. Loved for its refreshing zing and gorgeous color, rosé is like the Swiss Army knife of wines: it goes with all types of foods, and it’s beloved by both red and white wine lovers.
In this roundup, we dive into a few of the most popular rosé wines of 2024, each bursting with personality and ready to add a splash of fun to your glass. Whether you’re a die-hard rosé fan or just dabbling in the world of wines, you’re sure to fall in love with our top picks that shine in every sip. Get ready to uncork and explore the must-have rosés that are making everyone swoon this year!
Whispering Angel wine is one of the best-selling wines in the world. Each year, Chateau d’Esclans, the maker of this wine, produces over a million bottles of Whispering Angel! The popularity is all in the palate, which is refreshing and delicate, and the price (it’s a rose wine under $20!). When you pop open a bottle of Whispering Angel Rose, expect a palate with a little weight and fleshiness to it, but also incredible crispness. The medium-body of this wine, combined with notes of strawberries, cream, and red fruit, makes for a rose that is food-friendly and also one of the most popular rose wines on the market.
Château Miraval rosé wine, produced in the renowned Provence region of France, is celebrated for its exceptional quality and elegant profile. This wine, famously associated with its owners, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, embodies a perfect balance of freshness and sophistication. Château Miraval rosé captivates wine lovers with its pale pink color and delicate aromas of fresh red berries, citrus zest, and subtle floral notes. On the palate, it offers a crisp and vibrant taste with flavors of wild strawberries, peaches, and a hint of minerality, leading to a clean and refreshing finish. This well-crafted rosé is not only a delight to drink but also a testament to the artistry and dedication of its winemakers, making it a popular rose wine for 2024 sipping experiences.
The 2022 Rosé from Matthiasson Winery is a real crowd-pleaser, blending Grenache, Mourvèdre, Counoise, and Barbera from the organic vineyards of Dunnigan Hills. It’s light and dreamy on your palate, with zesty citrus aromas and a cool, crisp taste that sings spring and summer sipping. The secret to light flavors in Matthiasson’s rose wine is how early the fruit is picked and that the wine happens to be aged in stainless steel. This creates a wine that is fresh, zippy, and vibrant!
Écluse Wines is a family-owned Paso Robles winery known for its Rhone-inspired wines. It’s no secret that the red blends at Écluse are pretty amazing, but what you may not know is that they make a refreshing rose wine, too. The winery’s current release, a 2022 Rosé of 57% Counoise, 29% Grenache, and 14% Malbec, is a juicy blend of white peach, watermelon, and strawberry shortcake notes. This is a wine you will want to share with your wine-loving friends and those friends you want to convert to wine!
We couldn’t have been happier with our wine tasting at Halter Ranch in Paso, and one of the standout, easy-drinking wines from the experience was the Halter Ranch. We could see wine lovers pairing this 93% Grenache, 5% Picpoul Blanc, and 2% Syrah rose wine with their favorite warm-weather salads or a day by the pool. Notes of strawberry, mango and pomegranate are crisp and clean for a palate that is supremely sippable.
Is rose wine sweet?
Rose wine can be sweet or dry and crisp, and somewhere in between the two. Our preference is usually for crisp, dry rose wines, but, if you’re new to rose, try both styles to see which you like the most.
Is rose a good wine for beginners?
Absolutely! Rose wine is a great wine for beginners because these wines are light and don’t have the tannins that some new wine drinkers might be put off by. Notes of strawberry and watermelon, also create a blend of thirst-quenching flavors that will appeal to beginning wine drinkers.
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