The Best Rosé Wines To Drink In 2022

If you've been operating under the assumption that rosé wine should be reserved for hot summer days and poolside sipping, you're doing yourself a serious disservice. Although the color is a cutesy pink, this style of wine encompasses far more than it reveals from a quick glance. From cotton candy-sweet numbers and refreshing thirst quenchers to bold wines that can stand up to vibrant flavors on the table, rosé is among the most versatile options you can serve.

All the same, given its bubblegum pink allure, there are plenty of bottles you'll want to skip. Yet, there are even more that are worthy of a spot in your cellar ... or at least at the bottom of your pantry shelf. While notable exceptions exist, VinePair explains that a significant proportion of rosés on the market are intended to be enjoyed at peak freshness. Since they are generally not candidates for lengthy aging, savoring the latest products each year guarantees optimal flavor. Read on for our selection of the best rosé wines to drink in 2022.

With the vast assortment of rosé wine around, we had to fine-tune our selection or else you would still be sipping from it 10 years from now. That being said, purchasing wine is a subjective process that largely depends on personal preference with regard to taste, purpose, budget, food pairings, and availability. In order to provide options to suit our wide range of readers, we chose to categorize the wines based on price, flavor profile, format, and occasion. We also aimed for some diversity to prove that the best rosés don't all have to come from Provence, France.

When making our selection, we relied on our own rosé drinking experience, professional reviews from reputable sources and user ratings. This ensured a broad view from industry experts as well as casual drinkers. Although individual differences will show up, our collection of wines is highly regarded and mostly accessible across a variety of different retailers.

Maison Saint Aix brings all of the characteristics we love in a rosé to the forefront. The winery retains its reputation by maintaining the features of the Provence style while allowing room for innovation. With sprawling vineyards at a slight altitude and 300 days of sun per year, the conditions for ripening grapes is ideal.

The winery produces a flagship rosé made with the typical regional blend of grenache, syrah, and cinsault grapes. The result showcases stone fruits, red berries, citrus, and a mineral undertone that keeps it fresh and lively in the glass. Thanks to cooler nights in the vineyard, this wine is pleasantly crisp and balanced by the presence of delicate floral aromas.

Serve this wine with a wide range of dishes, like basic salads, roast chicken, sushi, curries, and grilled fish. Easy to pair and ever-so pleasant to sip, if you're looking to buy a case of rosé as your staple then you'll want to give this one a taste. 

Buy a bottle of Maison Saint Aix rosé from Saratoga Wine Exchange for $15.91.

If you're looking for an affordable wine that doesn't skimp on taste, it's always a good idea to head to Spanish-speaking countries. Argentina is known for its velvety malbec reds, but the grape plays out well as a rosé, too. Susana Balbo has a leading role in the country's wine scene while also paving the way for many other female winemakers.

The winery offers a range of products including the Crios line which includes a rosé of malbec grown in the cooler Uco Valley in the central region of Mendoza. This refreshing wine displays vibrant aromas of red fruits and gooseberries with the perfect interplay of fruit and savory notes. The finish is pleasantly balanced and prepares your palate for the next sip. Pair this wine with sun and friends, and perhaps a meal of chicken, fish, or greens.

Find Susana Balbo's Crios rosé of malbec at Empire Wines for $11.95.

Spending more than usual for a nice bottle of wine can be a good way to highlight a special occasion or simply to try a renowned product. While cost is not always directly related to quality, it can still sometimes be a good indicator of what's in the bottle. All the same, you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars to splurge on a nice bottle of rosé. Since many pink wines sit on the lower end of the price scale, we've selected an option just north of $50 to compromise. And you can bet it tastes every bit as good as you'd hope, with a reputation to match.

Domaine Tempier is located in Bandol, Provence, a region known for producing age-worthy rosé wine, according to Decanter. Here, the leading grapes in the rosé blend are the bold and hearty mourvèdre, followed by smaller quantities of grenache and cinsault. Although the flavor profile is intense with fruity, floral, and spiced notes, the palate is bright and refreshing, with no perceivable tannins. Enjoy it with regional Provençal cuisine, heavy on Mediterranean herbs, tomatoes, and bold cheese — and don't shy away from grilled seafood. You'd do best not to hesitate with your purchase or you might miss out until next year.

Famed wine importer Kermit Lynch sells Domaine Tempier's rosé for $59.

We all know someone who only drinks red wine — perhaps it's you — but restricting your options because you've deemed a whole style to be unworthy is only going to cause you to miss out. Rosé comes in a rainbow of hues as well as different methods of production. Among them, saignée rosé will certainly surprise you if you've been accustomed to the light and endlessly sippable styles that led to everyone saying "rosé all day."

Wine Folly explains that saignée is made with juice that is separated out during red wine production, following a short time in contact with the grape skins. This provides an intense color as well as bolder flavors than processes that undergo very little mingling between the skins and the juice. While this style can be made anywhere, Italy's Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo is a leading contender.

Tiberio winery produces an excellent example which is made with the local Montepulciano grape. You'll know immediately that this isn't any ordinary rosé when you get a peek at the bright ruby color. Fermented in stainless steel, this wine remains fresh and vivacious with balanced acidity, savory herbs, and notes of red berries. Pair it with your favorite Italian dishes like pasta and pizza, simply prepared meats, weightier fish, and cheese courses.

Buy Tiberio Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo 2020 from Wine.com for $26.99.

Whether you're not a fan of the color or think that all rosé tastes like bubblegum, avoiding it in favor of white wine will only limit your enjoyment. Amidst the array of styles, plenty of rosé wines are made to highlight a fresh, crisp, and delicate profile. Oregon's Umpqua Valley is home to the Abacela Winery where experimental styles made from international grapes abound.

The winery's rosé grenache has won a number of awards, proving that the refreshing product is an all-around winner. While juicy red fruits are still present on the palate, you'll really notice the zingy citrusy elements. We're talking grapefruit and tangerine bliss — the perfect match "for pool parties and beach days," per the winery. We wouldn't stop there; enjoy it with light seafood dishes or as an apéritif with salty snacks to get your dinner party started.

Buy Abacela's grenache rosé directly from the winery for $20.

If your kind of date night involves plenty of cheese — both of the dairy and corny joke variety — then you'll want to snag a bottle of Gérard Bertrand's Source of Joy rosé. This organic wine comes from Languedoc in southern France, and it comes showcased in a unique curved bottle. While some wines with kitschy names focus more on marketing than quality, Gérard Bertrand is foundational to the region and offers a wide portfolio of styles.

The winery emphasizes that the production process is made with freshness in mind, displaying the purity of the natural product in true form. Grenache, cinsault, and syrah grapes make up the elegant blend, offering vibrant flavors of cherry, strawberry, and licorice. This seductive rosé will linger on your palate, making it the perfect pairing for grilled proteins and fresh salads highlighting seasonal produce. Not to mention, its perfectly balanced nature makes it a reliable bottle to have on the table on date night, whether or not you'll be serving any food.

Find Gérard Bertrand's Source of Joy rosé from the winery website for $19.99.

If you've invited an eclectic group of guests for a cocktail hour, your best bet is to select a wine that will please a wide range of palates. Château d'Esclans in the south of France produces Whispering Angel, a wine it deems to be "the worldwide reference for Provence rosé." That's certainly a loaded statement, yet the product tops Drizly's 2022 BevAlc Insights list of rosé sales for the second year in a row.

While you might want to try something more off the beaten track for a more intimate occasion, Whispering Angel is guaranteed to satisfy most of your cocktail guests. The blended wine features popular rosé grapes like cinsault, grenache, and rolle (aka vermentino). While its appearance is a subdued pastel pink, each sip fills your senses with red berry flavor, a smooth round body, and a dry finish. Still, the bright taste is refreshing enough to stand solo or an excellent palate quencher when paired with light snacks, canapés, or a seafood dish.

Buy Château d'Esclans' Whispering Angel on Total Wine for $20.99.

Natural wine tends to draw in lovers and repel haters, but it all comes down to the producer. With an experienced winemaker, the result can be reliably delicious, which is the case with Francesco Cirelli. The Italian producer is reputed for his quality wines, biodynamic and organic viticulture, and minimal-intervention winemaking practices. These characteristics are highlighted in all of his wines, including this Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo made with the Montepulciano grape.

This deeply hued wine is on the bolder end of the rosé spectrum, yet the light touch in the cellar keeps it delicate and elegant. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in clay amphorae, Cirelli lets the organic grapes shine. With flavors of cherry, raspberry, and other red fruits, this wine goes down nicely as both a solo sipper and as an accompaniment to light snacks and appetizers.

Buy Cirelli's Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo online at Vintage Berkely for $18.50.

If you've never been into booze or are skipping it for whatever reason, then take heart knowing that non-alcoholic wine has come a long way. Of course, that includes rosé styles. To preserve the characteristics of the wine and keep the flavor intact, Giesen Wines in New Zealand begins the process as it does with any wine. Then, technology comes into play to extract alcohol and aroma compounds, though the latter is carefully re-integrated into the final product.

This rosé blend features an assortment of red and aromatic white grape varieties to produce a layered result. With notes of stone fruit, apples, and strawberries, this wine proves you don't have to compromise on taste just because you're foregoing alcohol. You'll notice this wine is slightly sweeter than dryer styles since sugar helps provide a rounder body and weightier mouthfeel. Giesen recommends serving this up with charcuterie or a watermelon salad, combinations that you can enjoy at any time of the day.

Order Giesen's non-alcoholic rosé from Better Rhodes for $15.99.

When you're looking to impress, boxed wine tends to miss the mark. It often comes off as an inferior bulk-made product meant for mindless chugging. While some wines should stick to glass, boxed options should get another chance, especially because of their potentially eco-friendly packaging. Juliet Wine from Santa Barbara, California, is seeking the balance between luxury and sustainability, and its Eco-Magnum dry rosé succeeds. The packaging is entirely recyclable and eliminates plenty of unnecessary waste from glass.

Unlike heavyweight boxed wine, Juliet's Eco-Magnum offers 1.5 liters of tasty wine so you can pace yourself for up to six weeks after opening it. Plus, the compact format makes it convenient to store in your fridge so you can sip on a chilled glass of rosé at any time. According to a press release, consumers will soon be able to order just the inner pouch in order to reuse the cylindrical container.

The winery's conscious care begins in the vineyard with the delightful grenache grape. The California sun highlights its fruity nature, with strawberries, watermelon, and flowers on the nose. This is the perfect rosé to serve a crowd, bring to a picnic, or keep stocked for casual drinking.

Purchase Juliet's Eco-Magnum dry rosé on the winery website for $45.99.

Much like boxed wine, canned options have not yet reached peak interest among consumers, yet they offer similar ecological benefits. Canned wine is better than bottled wine when it comes to transportation, since it's lighter and more space-efficient. Although not all wines are meant to be in a can, rosé fares well. As a light, fresh, and young beverage, it doesn't need to be stored in a glass bottle to mature over years.

Produced by Union Wine Company, Oregon-grown Underwood rosé should be number one on your shopping list. The conveniently portioned can of wine fits easily into your bag for a day at the beach, a glass-free poolside hangout, or a camping trip. Beyond its practicality, this refreshing wine offers up rose blossom, golden raspberry, and kiwi aromas to wow your senses. In case you're hesitant, it's the exact same product you'll find in their glass bottles but in a 375-ml portion. That's right, you're getting about two glasses of wine per can, so pace yourself accordingly.

Buy Underwood rosé on the Union Wine Company website in a four-pack for $28.

In the wine world, Provence-style rosé is typically praised as being the benchmark for all the rest. Now, whether or not that's accurate on an individual level is another question, but indeed, the region in southern France produces some exceptional pink wine. With its abundant coastline, sunny skies, and sparkling turquoise seas, it feels natural to drink rosé here — and you won't be lacking options.

Château La Gordonne has been planted with vines for almost 400 years, so you could say it has experience in the business. The winery only makes rosé wine and describes the production as art. This philosophy shines through in the wines, namely Vérité du Terroir, or the truth of the terroir. A key feature of the Provençal style is a pale coral color, and this bottle fits right in. Notable berry and gentle citrus aromas are present on the nose, followed by a crisp fresh palate brimming with red fruit and zingy flavors.

Order a bottle of Château La Gordonne's Vérité du Terroir on Gramercy Wine and Spirits for $18.99.

Although South Africa boasts a long winemaking history that dates back over 400 years, it's not exactly "old." Wine Folly clarifies that, due to the distinctions used to define old world and new world wine regions, the country on the southern tip of the African continent is categorized as new. And we're fine with that because there's no way we'd want you to miss out on this bottle. A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines is (true to its name) a family-run winery in the Swartland region of South Africa. Known for its old vines and experimental winemakers, this area is not one to skip over.

Badenhorst's line of Secateurs wines evokes harvest time in the vines, including the rosé which displays fresh fruit, spices, medium body, and crisp balanced acidity. There's depth to this wine that makes it a candidate for a few years of aging but it also offers everything you'd want in a rosé if you pour a chilled glass of it to enjoy today. The grape varieties vary depending on the vintage, but expect cinsault, grenache, or syrah to make an appearance.

Buy A.A. Badenhorst's Secateurs rosé on Wine.com for $16.99.

If you love sparkling wine, pink bubbly is just one more level of joy. That being said, it's common to find a wide range of quality and sweetness. While rosé Champagne is a delight, it tends to be fairly pricey. If you're looking for similar features, other sparkling wines made with the same grapes and method are a good prospect.

Ferrari in the mountainous Trentodoc wine region in northern Italy makes a stellar sparkling rosé with chardonnay and pinot noir grapes, following the classic (aka traditional) method of secondary fermentation in the bottle. The result is refined yet approachable, with floral aromas and berries on the palate. A brioche undertone hints at the maturation and subtle almond notes round it off.

This is the perfect wine for a festive occasion, however small; what could be more celebratory than pink bubbles? Sparkling rosé is a versatile pairing for a range of foods, from light finger foods and appetizers to seafood and fried food.

Buy Ferrari rosé on Wine.com for $35.99.