Everything is coming up rosés
Rosé is summer in a glass, so now is the perfect season to indulge in the pink stuff. Here are our top picks
Kylie Minogue Rosé £9, Tesco
MADE to celebrate her 52nd birthday (we had similar plans ourselves), this is a blend of Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon from the sun-drenched south coast of France.
Classics Côtes de Provence Rosé £8, Marks & Spencer
STRAIGHT from Provence (where we’d so love to be right now) – the region that put rosé on the map. This is part of M&S’s new Classics collection of affordable, greatquality wines.
Black Tower Rosé £5, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Co-op
AN EASYDRINKING bargain from German vineyards in the prettiest of bottles.
Mabis La Carezza Pinot Nero £10.99, Waitrose
IF YOU like those pale, dry Provençalstyle rosés, check out this Italian take on them, from the volcanic hills of Northern Italy. With vibrant fruity flavours from the Pinot Noir grapes.
Lyme Block English Rosé £8.99, Aldi
DON’T fancy a trip abroad? Don’t worry, English wine offers some charming pink drinks too. This one from the sunny slopes of Dorset is perfect for outside sipping, with intense aromas of cherries and rosehip.
Organic Sparkling Rosé £7.99, Aldi
PERFECT for prosecco aficionados, this Italian sparkler is medium dry with floral hints of roses and ripe red fruits. Amazing quality for the price.
Barefoot Pink Moscato £6.99, Tesco
IF YOU like your rosés on the sweeter side, moscato is the way to go. With subtle cherry and pomegranate flavours, this is perfect with puddings like strawberries and cream.