Sip & Dip: Rose’

Summer rosés and bubbly from California, Chile and Italian wineries are ideal to serve on a warm day by the pool or while hosting an evening soiree under the stars. Pack in a picnic basket for an outdoor music concert or one your boat for a sail around the harbor.

CALIFORNIA ROSE’

The female-led winemaking team at Sonoma-Cutrer has been crafting sustainable wines since 1981, in the esteemed Russian River Valley growing region of Sonoma County, California. Sonoma-Cutrer Rosé of Pinot Noir 2023  is a beautiful and delicate example of why Russian River Valley Pinot Noir makes a wonderful rosé. The wine reveals a beautiful, light salmon color that catches the light in the glass and opens up to aromas of tangerine, wild strawberry, raspberry, a light touch of watermelon and perfumed rose petals. A crisp, refreshing mouthfeel accentuates the fresh fruit flavors of red berry fruit and a tropical twist that leads to a long, juicy and tangy finish. ABV: 11.9%. SRP per bottle is $20.

Hampton Water Rose’

Hampton Water Rosé rises above the status of a celebrity brand, representing a family business led by a dedicated father and rock superstar Jon Bon Jovi and his and son Jesse. Renowned winemaker, Gérard Bertrand, creates an award-winning fresh and easy to drink rosé wine. The wine is fresh and lively, with soft notes of strawberry, and citrus; a beautiful, long finish is a result of its careful and meticulous aging in new French Oak barrels. This appealing wine is made with 60% Grenache, 15% Cinsault, 15% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah grapes. SRP per bottle $20.

CALIFORNIA BUBBLY

Set along the western-most boundaries of Paso Robles, California, Halter Ranch vineyards grow in the wide-open Santa Lucia Mountain Range of the Central California Coast. The 2,700-acre nature estate is dedicated to land art, and terroir. The 2023 Effervescent Rose’ offers delightful aromas of strawberry, rose petals, and papaya. The crisp, bubbly entry reveals flavors of watermelon and raspberry, culminating in a refreshing, clean finish. ABV: 12%. SRP per bottle $50.

ITALIAN ROSE’

Founded in 1983, Donnafugata Rosa Dolce & Gabbana by Giacomo and Gabriella Rallo, is a family-owned sustainable winemaking facility in Sicily. Donnafugata focuses on small, prestigious productions from unique territories and vineyards across the island of Sicily. Bright pink in color, this wine has an elegant bouquet of jasmine and rose petals, with delicate fruity notes of peach and white-fleshed fruits. Of pleasant fragrance, minerality and finesse, it surprises with remarkable persistence. ABV: 12.34%. SRP per bottle is $48.

BUBBLY ROSE’

Founded in 1919, Banfi is a producer and importer of fine wines. This woman-owned and operated by third generation family proprietor Cristina Mariani-May makes a sweet sparkling Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé with a fine and persistent perlage. Made from the Brachetto grape in Piedmont, northern Italy, Rosa Regale has a soft pink color, with hints of grapefruit and orange blossom on the nose with well-balanced sweetness, fresh acidity, and melon notes on the palate. Rosa Regale’s complex finish makes it a perfect pairing for pastries and cheeses & charcuterie. ABV: 10%. SRP per bottle $19.99.

CHILE ROSE’

Natura is a portfolio of organic varietal wines from Chile that are Eco-Cert. They are vegan friendly, gluten-free wines that part of the globally recognized environmental organization, 1% For The Planet. Through this, the brand has committed 1% of total U.S. sales toward regenerative organic agriculture. Natura is one of the thousands of businesses and environmental organizations working together to support people and the planet.

The rosé’s delicate pink color offers intense aromas of fresh crushed strawberries and black currants. It is a Rosé with lively acidity yet elegant on the palate with a pleasing finish. ABV: 11.8%. SRP per bottle $14.99.

Sip Rose’, dip into a swimming pool and enjoy the summer months with friends and family.