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    Urban Bliss Life » Wine Ideas » Wine Bliss: A Dozen Rosés for National Rosé Day

    Published: June 9, 2017 / Updated: May 19, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Wine Bliss: A Dozen Rosés for National Rosé Day

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    Celebrate National Rosé Day on June 10, 2017 with these 12 refreshing spring-to-summer wines. 

    A Dozen Rosé Wines to Try for National Rose Day 2017 on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Viva la weekend, sweet food, wine, and travel-loving friends!

    Looking for the right wine to celebrate? You want a refreshing summer sipper that sings of the luscious ripe strawberry and raspberry flavors of the season. You want a wine you can serve with food, or simply enjoy on its own – one that's perfect for an afternoon or evening soaking up the sunshine outdoors with good friends. You want a rosé, and I have just the wines for you!

    Tomorrow, Saturday June 10th, is National Rosé Day in the United States. To help you celebrate the occasion, I've hand-picked a dozen rosé wines to try.

    Jump to:
    • What is rosé wine?
    • A dozen rosés for National Rosé Day
    • Hazelfern Cellars Rosé of Pinot Noir
    • Ponzi Pinot Noir of Rosé
    • Maryhill Winery Rosé of Sangiovese
    • Quady North Rosé
    • Rain Dance Vineyards Rosé
    • Stoller Estate Rosé
    • Van Duzer Rosé
    • King Estate Rosé
    • Gilbert Cellars Rosé
    • Domaine Divio Rosé
    • Durant Vineyards Rosé
    • Three Otters Rosé
    • Wrap up
    • More food and wine ideas

    What is rosé wine?

    Rosé wine has exploded in popularity over the past few years. You'll notice the rosé section growing on store shelves not only in the United States, but across the globe. In fact, rosé wine has recently surpassed white wine sales in France.

    The color of the wine you are drinking comes from a process called maceration, which is when the juices of the grapes have contact with the skin of the grapes. Much like nervous parents watching over their adolescent child on his/her first date, winemakers only allow the juices to have little contact with the grape skins in order to create rosé wines. Once the wine reaches a color that makes the winemaker happy, the skins are removed and then the juice ferments.

    A dozen rosés for National Rosé Day

    Here are my picks for the best rosé wines to try for National Rosé Day 2017.

    Hazelfern Cellars Rosé of Pinot Noir

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    I love that Hazelfern Cellars in Newberg, Oregon offers both a winter rosé and a spring rosé. I had the chance to try their spring 2016 Hazelfern Cellars Rosé of Pinot Noir ($22) at their Derby de Mayo party this year. This 100% Pinot Noir rosé is aged for 6 months in 100% stainless steel. It bursts with bright strawberry flavors and floral aromas. It's fantastic on its own, but Hazelfern also served it in an amazing summer sangria.

    Ponzi Pinot Noir of Rosé

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    If you follow this blog, you know that my husband and I have been fans of and club members of Ponzi Wines for more than a decade. Their Pinot Noir releases are always reliably delicious, so it's no surprise that the 2016 Ponzi Wines Pinot Noir Rosé ($22) is a hit in our book as well. This stellar vintage is a very food-friendly rosé. It opens with a a light floral and vanilla nose and then hits you with a zingy, bright blood orange and strawberry flavor. With minimal residual sugar, it's a clean, dry rosé that would go well with salmon, cod, or a big bold bowl of paella.

    Maryhill Winery Rosé of Sangiovese

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    (pictured here is the 2015 rosé)

    Everyone should have one rosé wine that is their Go To grocery store, great value rosé. For me, it's Maryhill Winery 2016 Rosé of Sangiovese ($16); I can usually find it at my local Safeway/Kroger store for under $10 per bottle! But the beauty is that it drinks like a much higher priced rosé. Made in stainless steel with 100% Sangiovese grapes, this rosé has a rich, deep pink color. It tastes of fresh summer fruit: strawberries, peaches, watermelon.

    Quady North Rosé

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    At the Pour Oregon event this spring, I was intrigued and fell pretty hard for the Quady North Rosé ($16), made in Southern Oregon. While most Oregon rosé wines are made with predominantly Pinot Noir grapes, this Rogue Valley rosé doesn't contain any. It is a unique blend of 48% Syrah, 42% Grenache, 9% Mourvèdre, and 1% Counoise. This gives it a complex combination of flavors that dance in your mouth and take turns leading with each sip; bright and summer berry-filled one sip and then big and hearty the next. I love this wine with classic barbecue dishes.

    Rain Dance Vineyards Rosé

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    A newer player in the Oregon wine scene, Rain Dance Vineyards, has produced a well-balanced rosé that represents all of the flavors and aromas of a traditional Oregon rosé. Made with 100% Pinot Noir grapes, Rain Dance Vineyards Rosé ($22) offers the classic rosé signature strawberry, watermelon, citrus zest winning trio of flavors. Being newer to the scene compared to other Oregon wineries, they've only produced 81 cases of this wine. You can purchase bottles online or at their tasting room in Newberg, Oregon. I can't wait to visit their tasting room later this month - they have two adorable estate llamas!

    Stoller Estate Rosé

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    Stoller Family Estate is also a winery where we've been club members for several years, and their rosé is always a reliable summer staple. The Stoller Family Estate Pinot Noir Rosé ($25) is bright and floral on the nose with classic summer fruit flavors. I can attest this is a rosé that is absolutely perfect for enjoying well-chilled on its own with good friends on your porch or patio.

    Van Duzer Rosé

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    I've long known Van Duzer Vineyards for their stunning Pinot Noir wines, but have recently discovered the Van Duzer Vineyard Rosé ($20). This rosé is a delightful sunshine sipper, bursting right out of the gate with the deliciousness of fresh strawberries, raspberries, and pomegranate. I taste a bit of crisp summer melon flavor as well toward the back of the tongue. It's a wonderful, bright rosé to enjoy with your summer picnic food, like fruit medley salad, my melon & prosciutto caprese salad, or shrimp ceviche.

    King Estate Rosé

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    During my travels working on an Oregon Wine Month story for Travel Oregon, I had the pleasure of finally visiting King Estate Winery in Eugene, Oregon. They had *just* released their 2016 King Estate Rosé, and it was absolutely ideal for sipping on their award-winning restaurant terrace on the first (finally!) sunny day of spring after a long wet rainy season. This rosé is not even on their website yet as of press date, but you can find it at their winery and possibly at your local wine shop now. It is a bigger, bolder rosé than typical Oregon rosés, made with grapes from four distinct mountain blocks on the estate.

    Gilbert Cellars Rosé

    During a Yakima Craft Beverage Tour that I took last spring, I fell madly in love with the Gilbert Cellars Wahluke Slope Rosé ($20). First, the color is so striking, and not what most people think about when they think of rosés: it’s a stunning coral hue that looks like it belongs on an elegant ball gown. While it is a floral rosé, the Mourèdre grapes give it some weight and hints of white pepper and grapefruit. I'd pair this elegant wine with my poached halibut or ahi tuna crisp appetizers.

    National Drink Rosé Day pick: Gilbert Cellars Rose

    Domaine Divio Rosé

    Domaine Divio Oregon winery in Oregon's Willamete Valley wine country on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Recently, I had the pleasure of attending a winemakers media dinner at Domaine Divio, a beautiful winery and vineyard in the smaller Ribbon Ridge AVA of Oregon. Their 2016 Domain Divio Rosé is such a lovely wine: crisp with just enough touch of sweetness to it. I ended up buying a few bottles because I know these will sell out fast! Right now, you can only buy this in their tasting room, and if you're in the area, I highly suggest a visit.

    Durant Vineyards Rosé

    National Drink Rosé Day pick: Durant Vineyard Rose

    The 2015 Durant Vineyards Rosé ($25) is still available and you should get it before it's gone! A beautiful color of rosy pink, this 100% Pinot Noir (Pommard clone) rosé sings of bright summer berries and soft floral notes. It is refreshingly crisp and dry, with a long finish that pairs well with grilled chicken, salmon, and summer veggies.

    Three Otters Rosé

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    (pictured here is the 2014 Three Otters Rosé)

    Made by Fullerton Wines, the 2016 Three Otters Rosé ($20) has a beautiful bright acidity that lends itself well to enjoying on a hot summer day. A well-balanced wine, with watermelon, citrus, and strawberry notes, I have found that this is a rosé that most wine lovers enjoy.

    Wrap up

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    There you have it: a dozen fresh rosés for you to try on National Rosé Day June 10, 2017. I love these wines, and think you will be able to find at least one in this delicious dozen that YOU love too! Happy National Rosé Day!

    Have you tried any of these? What is your favorite rosé wine? 

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    Disclosure: I received many of these wines as media samples, Van Duzer Vineyards is a client of mine, and almost all of these wines I have purchased on more than one occasion on my own dime as well. As always, all opinions and photos are my own.   

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      1. lisa says

        March 14, 2019 at 7:01 am

        Red color always my favorite color and i also have a huge collection of wine. Aha, that’s good i have some collection of Hazelfern Cellars wine its wine, I call it RED rose wine because its color like a pure red rose.

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        January 23, 2019 at 4:42 am

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      4. Johnetta says

        May 02, 2018 at 9:07 am

        Red color always my favorite color and i also have a huge collection of wine. Aha, that's good i have some collection of Hazelfern Cellars wine its wine, I call it RED rose wine because its color like a pure red rose.

        Reply
      5. Lauren says

        June 11, 2017 at 5:12 pm

        I will have to share this list with my BFF since she loves rose.. I feel like I am the only person these days who doesn't enjoy it as much! ha!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          June 14, 2017 at 3:36 pm

          Thanks for sharing with your BFF, Lauren!

      6. Create/Enjoy says

        June 10, 2017 at 6:37 pm

        I went to a rose tasting party last summer and it was SO fun! I learned I don't like most roses unless they have stronger flavor!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          June 14, 2017 at 3:36 pm

          There are some nice Cabernet Sauvignon Rosés that you might enjoy! They're a deeper color and a bit of a bolder rosé compared to the Pinot Noir Rosés. Super yummy!

      7. Renee @ The Good Hearted Woman says

        June 10, 2017 at 3:59 pm

        Rose is always my go-to when I'm not sure what I want. The Durant Vineyards is a great recommendation: we very much enjoyed it too. What I really want to know though, is why these kind of holidays don't show up on my Google calendar!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          June 14, 2017 at 3:29 pm

          Rosé is a great wine for those "white or red?" moments! Thanks Renee!

      8. Lisa @ NatureImmerse says

        June 10, 2017 at 3:56 am

        I wonder is there anything more quintessential than a bottle of rosé in the summer? Rosé wine is the product of black grapes that are used for red wine production.

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          June 14, 2017 at 3:28 pm

          quintessential indeed!

      9. Lindsay Ingalls says

        June 10, 2017 at 2:03 am

        OH how I can't wait until I can sip on some rose! I actually have a bottle of sparkling rose waiting in the fridge for me right now to celebrate once this baby joins us (any time now). I'm taking note of which ones I'll need to try this summer - thanks for sharing!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          June 14, 2017 at 3:27 pm

          Oh you're so close now, Lindsay! A sparkling rosé sounds like a fantastic way to celebrate a new baby :) So excited for you!

      10. Leah says

        June 09, 2017 at 11:28 pm

        This is a holiday I can get behind! Thanks for all the great info on the wines!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          June 14, 2017 at 3:25 pm

          You're welcome! Cheers, Leah!

      11. Maryanne | the little epicurean says

        June 09, 2017 at 5:55 pm

        A dozen rose wines beat a dozen roses any day!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          June 14, 2017 at 3:24 pm

          I completely agree! :)

      12. Jill BARTH says

        June 09, 2017 at 5:24 pm

        Beautiful post & great suggestions. Lots of fantastic Oregon wine included here. Cheers!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          June 14, 2017 at 3:23 pm

          Thanks! Cheers, Jill!

      13. Pech says

        June 09, 2017 at 5:22 pm

        Ooo an excuse to open a rosé? I'll take it. I like the Gilbert Cellars one though mostly I've been drinking sparking rather than regular rosé

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          June 14, 2017 at 3:20 pm

          Sparkling rosés are great for warmer weather - I love them!

      14. Bill Volckening says

        June 09, 2017 at 2:39 pm

        The first wine I ever tried was a not-so-good rose, but since then it's been a joy to discover the really lovely ones. Thank you for sharing some lovely looking wines.

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          June 09, 2017 at 2:46 pm

          Bill, I totally get that - rosé wines used to be more of the blush variety, which most people (myself included) find to be too sweet. Love all of the crisp, dry, elegant rosé wines coming out these days!

      15. Molly says

        June 09, 2017 at 2:31 pm

        Quady North Rose is now on my wish list. Thank you for this!!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          June 09, 2017 at 2:45 pm

          I hope you love it! Thanks, Molly!

      16. Erin says

        June 09, 2017 at 2:06 pm

        National Rose Day?! Count me in!! This is a great list, I'll definitely have to try some of these! It isn't always available, but I am a big fan of the Sokol Blosser Sparkling Rose. Refreshing, not too bubbly, just a hint of sweetness, Perfect for a summer day.

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          June 09, 2017 at 2:45 pm

          I like the Sokol Blosser Sparkling Rose as well! Soter has my favorite Brut Rosé. I need to do an updated post on local sparkling wines... thanks for the inspo, Erin! :)

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