The Rosé Report

20/06/2026

Pop me in a picnic basket -and- take me to the river/park/back garden! An infinitely adaptable pink from Catalonia made with three of my favourite rosé grapes: Tempranillo, Syrah and Grenache. A great Sunday wine, only £8 this week Tesco with a Clubcard. Celebrate Father’s Day with a touch of Barcelona pizazz. A waft of summer roses and plenty of juicy berry fruit to tickle the palate. Tapas, anyone? I award this wine 17 points.

19/06/2026

A fresh and crisp rosé for Father’s Day weekend - stylish russet colour, aromas of pear and berry on the nose - and only 10.5% alcohol - ideal afternoon wine from cooler climates in Northern Portugal. Perfect picnic wine. I award this one 17.5 points. And under £10 Waitrose. I can’t resist a pun - this wine is a great choice for your Père ( see my other Instagram Roz Cooper for more)……,

13/06/2026

Yes Provence has cicadas- but let’s hear it for The Great British Grasshopper- a mellifluous beast that enhances summer days. Abingworth Vineyard they have drawn our attention to this musical charm, alongside some pretty charming pink wine. Their rosé, from young vines grown on Sussex hillsides, is a half and half of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. And it’s perfect Sunday wine - a Summer Pudding in a glass. Tart and tasty fruit with a warm creamy finish. I award this wine 18 points. Ideal for National Rosé Day.

07/06/2026

Aboard Queen Anne with a light and well balanced Côtes de Provence pink sourced for Cunard by Corney & Barrow. Ideal pre dinner aperitif on Gala Night.

04/06/2026

29/05/2026

5 Shades of Pink at my Rosé Masterclass last night in Abingdon. These fu e were from France ( the world’s leading pink producer), Spain (second biggest), Italy ( #3) England and Portugal- and number 6 was a worthy addition - False Bay from South Africa. As I always say - Don’t judge a pink by its pallor. A lively evening with spirited discussion! Thanks Jill & Debbie for organising.

24/05/2026

We all crave a lick of salt in this heat- a zing on the palate. I propose Ultimate Provence to do the job, with its fragrant pepper/currant hint of Grenache Blanc on the nose and terrific citrus/saline finish. Hurry to for a deal on 6 pretty bottles. I am sipping this with delicious scallops and homemade soda bread by .evangelisti . I award this wine 18 points.

09/05/2026

A word today about - wild ferment. We know it’s good for us in all sorts of food & drink- kombucha, anyone? Personally, I love sauerkraut but it’s not to everyone’s taste. And here’s my point. Wild ferment in wine uses the natural yeasts from the vineyard instead of commercial cultured varieties. So- it can be a shock to the nose- and the palate. When first I unscrewed this bottle of South African False Bay and sniffed the glass, it smelt- funky and farmyardy. Like a time goat cheese? Or even hippo p**p ( not that I’ve ever inhaled that)! That was the effect of wild ferment. I screwed up the cap and replaced the bottle in the fridge for a day or two, allowing a little oxidation to occur. Lo and behold- the raunchy nose has softened and the berry fruit moved forward. You can also achieve this by decanting the wine. Final verdict? A fascinating pink boasting complex flavour and a good finish. Perfect for a barbecue. I award this wine 17 points. Come taste it with me on May 28th?

05/05/2026

Here she is - the ever reliable and charming Swimming Belle Angele in her latest vintage incarnation. Perfect reward after a strenuous session of Aqua Aerobics might I suggest? Delicate colour, fresh cranberry zing on the palate and a fresh, smooth finish. Don’t know about you- but give me this over a NZ Sauvignon Blanc any day of the week. I award this wine 17.5 points.