As the days stretch longer and the rosé cravings kick in, we’ve rounded up five bottles that promise to elevate your summer sipping. From crisp Provençal pours to alcohol-free elegance and a sparkling English classic, these are the rosés we’ll be reaching for—whether you’re hosting a garden BBQ, lounging on a city balcony, or packing a picnic for the park. Let the rosé season begin.
1) Nyetimber Rosé Multi-Vintage
This stunning English sparkling rosé from Nyetimber is a masterclass in elegance and balance. With a soft sunset-pink hue and notes of redcurrant, raspberry, and cherry, it delivers both creaminess and refreshment. The aroma offers a nostalgic nod to British summer fruits with a hint of shortbread. Ideal with poultry or salmon, its silky finish makes it a year-round staple.
RRP: £47 | Available from nyetimber.com, Waitrose, Harrods, Fortnum & Mason, Berry Bros & Rudd, Majestic
2) Chapel Down Sparkling Rosé
Light, floral, and effortlessly elegant, Chapel Down’s English Sparkling Rosé is the very essence of summer in a glass. A refined blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Blanc, this award-winning rosé pours a soft blush pink and opens with fragrant notes of redcurrant, strawberry and rosehip. Crisp, delicate and beautifully balanced, it’s the perfect match for everything from picnics in the park to garden soirées. Proudly produced in Kent, this homegrown favourite was crowned Best in Show at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2024, and it’s easy to see why. It’s a standout sparkling with a distinctly British charm, light, and undeniably moreish.
RRP £33 | Available at chapeldown.com and Waitrose Cellar
3) Kylie Minogue Limited Edition Côtes de Provence Rosé
Celebrating five sparkling years and 20 million bottles sold, this floral-inspired rosé dazzles with aromas of watermelon and lemon blossom. Made in the sun-soaked Notre-Dame des Anges vineyard, it’s delicately pale, crisp, and perfectly balanced.
RRP £18 | Exclusively available at The Roof Gardens & kylieminoguewines.com from 28 May 2025.
4) Porte Noire Collection Rosé
From Idris Elba’s refined wine label comes this organic and vegan-certified Côtes de Provence rosé. Grown in the prestigious Cru Classé Château Sainte Marguerite estate, it’s elegant, food-friendly, and shaped by Mediterranean sea breezes and sun. A sophisticated summer pour.
RRP £28.80 | From Porte Noire
5) Viña Pomal Rosado
The Spanish newcomer to rosé. Made with Garnacha and Viura, this pale, pink Rioja sparkles with violet, strawberry, and chamomile notes. Creamy yet fresh, it pairs beautifully with seafood, rice dishes, or just a warm evening breeze. Vibrant, modern, and rooted in tradition.
RRP £12.20 | From Ocado
