The 30 Best Rosé Wines Under $25
Because pink wine isn't just for summer!
Summer is on its way (we are being optimistic, okay?), which means it's nearly time to start drinking pink like it's your job. After a long boozy hunt, we found the best blush-filled bottles for your buck to help you stay hydrated through Labor Day.
A common misconception with rosé is that it is a mixture of red and white wine. But actually, rosé wine gets its iconic pink color from contact with the red grape skins. The grapes can either be pressed directly or the juice is left in contact with the skins for a few hours. The longer they are left, the darker pink the rosé will be. While shopping for rosé, you'll come across several different types, including Provence, Grenache, Sangiovese, Syrah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and more. To read about the types, check out this explainer.
The flavor profile of rosé varies greatly, but you'll find that most have a brightness and a crispness to them, with typical notes of red fruit, flowers, citrus, and melon. You can absolutely drink rosé on its own, but if you want to pair it with food, try spicy foods, bbq, sushi, seafoods, and salads.
If you're more of a red wine drinker, check out these selections. Or if white wine is much more your thing, try our recommendations here. Not a drinker but still want something to sip on? Take a look at these non-alcoholic wines that taste just as good as the real thing.
Summer Water
This insanely light sip goes down so easily it's as refreshing as actual water. But it's boozy. So it's better. It gets extra points for living up to its name (#cute) and would be a sure favorite at a hot summer's brunch.
BUY NOW $18, winc.com
Codorniu Anna de Codorniu Cava Brut Rosé
This bottle of bubbly (Cava, a Spanish specialty) has tasting notes of red fruit, strawberries, cherries, and woodland fruits with hints of green apple.
BUY NOW $17, totalwine.com
Justin Rosé
Crisp apple complements delicate floral notes in this bright blush wine that's balanced enough for both the dry- and sweet-drinking crowds.
BUY NOW $18, totalwine.com
Vilarnau Brut Rosado Cava
Spanish sparkling gets a pink twist in this bottle. Our tasters particularly loved the bright berry flavor offset by a buttery, almost creamy finish.
BUY NOW $22.99, saratogawine.com
Fleur de Mer Côtes de Provence Rosé
This coral pink number gives us serious watermelon vibes—with peach and lavender notes peppered in, too. Our tasters loved the barely-there bubbles and overall light finish.
BUY NOW $20, wine.com
Dark Horse Rosé
Fortune favors the bold with this California number that takes after a classic Provençal rosé but is also loaded with aromatic red fruit flavors. Our reviewers preferred its "super smooth finish" and subtle buttery qualities.
BUY NOW $9, wine.com
Luc Belaire Rosé
This bottle packs a punch with effervescent Syrah and Grenache grapes that come together to make what's been named France's number one rosé. A majority of our taste-testers favored it as well, calling it "just sweet enough" and "wonderfully bubbly."
BUY NOW $18, drizly.com
Underwood Rosé Bubbles
Easy to drink thanks to light strawberry and peach notes, this Oregon winner is great for the rosé newbie who hasn't yet come over to the pink side. And how could you not love something that comes in travel-ready cans?
BUY NOW $15, drizly.com
Chateau Minuty 'M' Cotes de Provence Rosé
This is seriously one of the sexiest bottles we've ever seen, and the stuff inside is just as amazing, thanks to candied orange and peach flavors and a subtly tart finish.
BUY NOW $20, drizly.com
Chloe Rosé
This ballet-slipper pink Pinot Noir blend is bright and slightly acidic, but only to balance the fresh hints of raspberry and watermelon.
BUY NOW $13, totalwine.com
Cote des Roses Rosé 2019
Cote des Roses is known for their gorgeous wine bottles designed with a flower petal texture on bottom. The taste is just as good as the bottle looks with grapefruit and citrus notes to balance out the flavor.
BUY NOW $15, totalwine.com
Le Rosé de Mouton Cadet
Blending traditional Bordeaux varietals (Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon), this extremely affordable bottle was lauded as "crisp," "fruity," and "intense" by our wine tasters.
BUY NOW $11, liquorbarn.com
Alexis Morillo is the Associate Editor at Delish.com where she covers breaking food news and viral food trends.
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