Three Prettiest pinks

Perfectly poised, try the delightful Ferry Lacombe Diffusion 2020, Naos, Côtes de Provence, France (£14.95, Stone, Vine & Sun). A luminous shell pink with engaging notes of passion fruit, lychee and citrus, a soft, appetising palate of delicate berry fruits, hint of white peach coupled with an alluring intensity on the long refreshing finish. Gorgeous.

From top drawer pinks to friendly al-fresco finds, to highlight how rosé is the shade of the season, Sainsbury’s winemaker Richard Maltby says sales are growing by 26% year-on-year, compared with 15% in red wine and 12% in white wine.

“Corsican rosé is currently on trend in France as an alternative to Provence, which we believe could translate to the UK market with the launch of our new Taste the Difference Île de Beauté 2020, Corsica (£8.50, Sainsbury’s),” says Maltby. The palest blush, we think this could really win your heart in a flight of rosés.

“The vineyards of this region benefit from the close proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, where the cool nights give the wine a delicate freshness of summer fruit flavours and notes of salinity. ” adds Maltby.

Meanwhile, Jeany Cronk, co-founder of Maison Mirabeau (one of the most successful and fastest-growing rosé brands), says it’s amazing how the quality in the rosé category has improved in recent years.

Their most recent launch, Domaine Mirabeau La Réserve Rosé 2020, Côtes de Provence, France (£25.99, Maison Mirabeau), is the first single-estate from Domaine Mirabeau. “It’s something very special and complex, perfect for more serious food pairings.” suggests Cronk.