Rosé Wines

In line with Sommelier Edit’s seasonal programme and coniciding with spring and summer drinking demands, we are looking for the best rosés for restaurants.

Whether a pale or Provence style rosé, a deeper coloured pink, whether fermented or aged in clay, cement or oak of various sizes, we are looking for rosés which are right for food. Rosé wines from around the world are eligible to enter, all shades and styles just as long as they can perfomr well on a weine line

Their stylistic flexibility makes them a great alternative for sommeliers to add to the recommendation mix. Could your rosé be one of the best on a restaurant list?

Results

July, 2024

Product Name	Score	Producer	Country	Vintage
A.MUSE Rosé	89	Muses Estate	Greece	2023
	Rosé Wines Region: Central Greece Subregion: Valley of the Muses Judges’ Tasting Notes: Extraordinary rosé wine that presents itself as a very elegant and subtly complex. It has an absolutely sublime light salmon colour, delicate aromas of raspberry and blackberries and a light balsamic aroma. It highlights very balanced acidity and exalts an open and very subtle floral bouquet.
Cinsault Rosé	86	Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards	South Africa	2023
	Rosé Wines Region: Western Cape Subregion: Swartland Judges’ Tasting Notes: Clean and fresh nose, small red berries, citrus fruits. Dry, lean palate, streamlined with a crisp, almondy finish. Nice start with some sweetness, pleasant rhubarb and light strawberriy notes. Terrace-drinker in summer months.
San Greg Rosato	89	Feudi di San Gregorio	Italy	2023
	Rosé Wines Region: Campania Subregion: Irpinia Judges’ Tasting Notes: Beautiful, salmon-pink colour. Nice ripe strawberry and raspberry freshness. Nice forward fruit with chalkiness, with a little hint of salt. Complex aromas of strawberries and raspberries. Smooth, fresh finish.
Amour	89	Chateau D'Astros	France	2023
Purchase	Rosé Wines Region: Provence Subregion: Var Judges’ Tasting Notes: Delicate white peach and soft white flowers, with a stony minerality on the nose. On the palate the acidity is well integrated and fresh, with a long lingering finish. Subtle flavours of soft bramble and grapefruit zest hang around on the long finish.
Absolu Provence Rosé	90	Chateau D'Astros	France	2023
Purchase	Rosé Wines Region: Provence Subregion: Var Judges’ Tasting Notes: Distinct perfume and a structured character. It's a ripe wine, beautifully balanced. It has a rich fruit, raspberries and wild strawberries. It also has a fine texture with plenty of acidity as well as a touch of pepper. Perfect for a Nicoise salad.
Messwein Rose	88	Weingut Stift Goettweig	Austria	2022
Purchase	Rosé Wines Region: Kremstal Judges’ Tasting Notes: Extremely pale in colour, with gentle raspberry aromas . Uncomplicated flavours of red fruit with a clean line and finish. Melon and Parma ham pairing made in heaven.