Real dads - or at least this writer’s real dad - drink pink wines. Here’s a roundup of palate-pleasing wines that are perfect for the barbecue, the backyard or even the golf course.
SEPPI 2018 Brut Rosé, $52
Kelsey Phelps Finch is following in the footsteps of her grandfather, Napa Valley winemaking pioneer, Joseph Phelps. In fact, she named her winery after him, as she and her family called him Seppi. Made from 95 percent Chardonnay grapes and 5 percent Pinot Noir grapes, this brut Rosé bubbles with refinement, with flavors of candy apple, cranberry, cherry, lime and blood orange.
Forever Young Côtes de Provence Rosé, $25.99/750 ml, $64.99/1.5L magnum
This Provençal Rosé delivers fresh, crisp, and vibrant aromas of perfectly ripened white peach, strawberries, and grapefruit. What makes it especially fun is that it also comes in a 1.5L magnum size, which is perfect for gifting.
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Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Rosé 2013, $400
“Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Rosé is a fascinating cuvée,” says Séverine Frerson, cellar master. “It subtle and delicate, yet also warm and embracing, as if it were wrapping you in silk.” The nose of this elegant wine boasts aromas of strawberry and peony with kumquat and white current while palate features pink grapefruit and mandarin with rich brioche.
Belle Glos 2022 Oeil de Perdrix Blanc de Noir $25
This rose is called “eye of partridge,” referring to its deep pink color. With a bouquet of berries - strawberries and raspberries - along with watermelon and rose petals, this beautiful wine is dedicated to those who fight cancer, as portions of the proceeds go towards the research towards a cure.
Lallier Champagne Rosé Brut, $75
René Lallier, who founded Lallier in 1906, passed his champagne house to his son, Jean, who carried on his father’s legacy. This Rosé champagne offers a bold twist on a classical champagne, with its ripe bouquet of fruit and lively bubbles.
Elouan 2022 Rosé, $20
The grapes to make this Rosé are harvested from three distinct and different terrains along Oregon’s west coast. With a vibrant acidity, this wine offers notes of honeysuckle and cherry blossom.
G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Rosé $64.99
This lovely Champagne expresses its intense, fruity character with rich aromas of wild red and black berries, typical of the Pinot Noir grape variety cultivated in Maison Mumm’s legendary vineyards in France. Chardonnay adds elegance while Pinot Meunier gives this bubbly a fruitiness, and the overall wine offers bold flavors for a bold palate.
Dutcher Crossing Winery Grace Reserve Brut Rosé, $59
This wine is pays a tribute to proprietor Debra Mathy’s great niece. Made from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the winery’s estate vineyards in the Green Valley of the Russian River Valley, this elegant wine was aged almost two years on the lees, and it boasts notes of berries, apples and lemons.
Element[AL] Wines 2023 California Rosé, $17
Element[AL] is first-of-its-kind wine brand with 750ml aluminum wine bottles that are lightweight, recyclable, and shaped like a traditional wine bottle, making them 80% lighter than traditional glass bottles. This rosé offers aromas of watermelon, strawberry and spring blossoms.
Graham Beck Brut Rosé, $19.99
This South American sparkler blends mostly Pinot Noir grapes with some Chardonnay grapes to create a flirtatious and fun wine. It is brisk on the palate, showing hints of fresh lavender, oyster shell, and subtle hints of berry and cherry.
Bread & Butter 2022 Rosé, $15.99
Made of a blend of Barbera, Grenache and Muscat grapes, this Rosé pairs well with prosciutto and picnics. Juicy red fruit notes are complemented by a bright acidity and a lively finish.
Ferrari Rosé NV, Trentodoc, $37.99
Made of 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay by Italay’s most awarded sparkling wine collection, Ferrari Rosé is dry, clean and elegant, but it offers the freshness of wild strawberries and sweetness of almonds. Produced in the Trentodoc region of Italy, this rosé is lovely simply as an aperitif or paired with dishes like classic Italian tuna in extra virgin oil with Vesuvian cherry tomatoes.
San Simeon Grenache Rosé, Paso Robles $19
From the Riboli Family's certified sustainable Stefano Vineyard in the celebrated El Pomar appellation in Paso Robles, where Southern Rhône varietals thrive amid high-elevation mountainous terrain, this pink tickles the palate with its luscious ripe red berry, cantaloupe, and strawberry.
