National Rosé Day: June 11

National Rosé Day is just around the corner! We have pulled together some of our old favorites and some new brands that make drinking Rose on the go a breeze. Check out the cocktail recipes below…perfect for that Sunday brunch or summer picnic!

Whispering Angel 2021  Purchase ($25) 

The best-selling rosé in the US, Whispering Angels’ sophisticated yet uncomplicated style is credited with launching a “rosé Renaissance” 15+ years ago. The fruit-forward, creamy palate is balanced with a crisp acidity and notes of red berries, florals and discreet hint of spice. See cocktail recipes below.

Prosecco Rosé D.O.C. ($24.99)

Pour yourself a glass of delicate and refreshing sparkling wine from Italy’s most famous winery – Gancia’s Prosecco Rosé D.O.C. – an on-trend sparkling wine, which marries two popular wine trends – rosé and Prosecco – is ideal for your National Wine Day celebrations, especially as the days and evenings get warmer. 

Avaline Rosé (SRP: $24.99) 

Avaline Rosé is a clean and vegan-friendly wine by Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power, offering a light and fresh mouthfeel with flavors of melon and zest to bring the wine’s light pink hues to life. Made with organic grapes and free of unnecessary extras like sugars, colors, and concentrates, this fruit-forward French wine ideal for any time, whether it is cozying up inside or spending an afternoon in the sun with your best friend. 13% ABV

Avaline Canned Rosé (SRP: $28.99/4-pack) 

Already beloved for its delicious taste, Avaline Rosé is not available in perfectly portioned 250mL cans. Avaline Rosé is a vegan-friendly wine by Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power, offering a light and fresh mouthfeel with flavors of melon and zest to bring the wine’s light pink hues to life. Made with organic grapes and free of unnecessary extras like sugars, colors, and concentrates, this fruit-forward French wine ideal for any time, whether it is cozying up inside or spending an afternoon in the sun with your best friend.13% ABV

BABE Wine Rosé (SRP: $14.99/4-pack)

Launched in 2016, BABE Wine founders Josh “The Fat Jewish” Ostrovsky, and brothers David Oliver Cohen and Tanner Cohen, developed a unique brand-led wine proposition that utilized their extensive social media audience. BABE was created with the mission to simplify the saturated wine category by introducing a fun and inclusive product to consumers. BABE Rosé is 12% ABV, so each can is equal to two glasses of wine! Or keep it cute this summer with BABE 100 Rosé, with only 100 calories and 6.9% ABV. With its portable design, BABE Wine is made for whatever you’re into.

Banfi 2019 Centine Rosé Toscan, Tuscany (SRP: $14.99)

 

Banfi, producer and importer of fine wines, was founded in 1919 and is today woman-owned and operated by third generation family proprietor Cristina Mariani-May. Banfi is the sole U.S. importer of the Mariani family’s internationally renowned wine estates in Italy: Castello Banfi of Montalcino, Tuscany, and Banfi Piemonte of Strevi, Piedmont. For this wine, the grapes are vinified for 14 days with brief skin contact in stainless steel tanks. With an intense pink color, this wine is fresh and dry, flavored with fresh hints of woodland berries for a crisp and clean finish. Centine Rosé is ideal as an aperitif and pairs well with everything from seafood to salads and sandwiches, as well as meat dishes that offer a dash of spice.12.5% ABV. 

 

Sonoma-Cutrer Rosé of Pinot Noir 2021 (SRP: $25)

Sonoma-Cutrer has been crafting wines since 1981 in the esteemed Russian River Valley growing region of Sonoma County, California. Today, their female-led winemaking team produces sustainable certified wines. The 2021 Rosé of Pinot Noir is a beautiful and delicate example of why Russian River Valley Pinot Noir makes a wonderful rosé. The light salmon color of the wine catches the light in the glass and opens up with aromas of tangerine, pink grapefruit, strawberry, raspberry and a light hint of rose petal. A crisp, refreshing mouthfeel accentuates the fresh fruit flavors of citrus, red berry fruit with a tropical twist that leads to a long, juicy and tangy finish.

Sunset Rose (Cocktail)

Ingredients:

• 3 oz Whispering Angel

• 1.5 oz Belvedere Vodka

• .5 oz Lime Juice

• .25 oz Honey Water

• 3 Blackberries

• Garnish with Mint Sprig

Method:

Place Blackberries into shaker and muddle. Add remaining ingredients into shaker except the Rosé. Shake with ice and strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Top with Rosé and garnish with Mint.

Kiss from a Rosé (Mocktail)

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Betty Buzz Meyer Lemon Club Soda

• 2 oz Starla Alcohol Removed Sparkling Rose

• A wedge of muddled watermelon

• Handful of Ice

• Pinch of Mint

• Lemon wheel to garnish

• *sweeten with a splash of agave if you like

Method:

Mix equal parts Betty Buzz Meyer Lemon Club Soda and Starla Sparkling Rose.  Mix all together in a highball and pour over muddled watermelon in a large wine glass.  Add ice. Stir gently and garnish with mint and lemon wheel!

Happy National Rosé Day!

 

Please drink responsibly.