French & Friends Rosé Lineup

This is the kind of French Rosé that manages to sit in two camps at once - rich enough to hold its own alongside something substantial on the plate, yet light and bright enough that you could happily sip it on its own in the sun without a second thought. That balance is exactly what makes classic French Rosé so easy to keep coming back to. This bad-boy pours a classic salmon-pink, with a super aromatic nose layered with fruity character and a touch of minerality running underneath. On the palate it's harmonious and fresh, with just enough weight to carry a meal, but plenty of brightness to keep it refreshing when the weather turns it on.

95 points from Halliday. For a Rosé. That is genuinely rare - we're talking about a score that most serious reds would be proud of, on a wine that looks like a sunset and drinks like a dream. And it comes from one of the most recognisable producers in the country... Pristine rose gold in the glass. Strawberry, blood orange, cranberry and rose petal on the nose. The palate is textural and juicy - vibrant red berry fruit, bright acidity and a savoury complexity that sets it apart from anything in the category. Marcus Ellis at Halliday called it "harmonious from the get-go" with "acidity and fruit in perfect accord." Fruit from four carefully selected sites, harvested at precisely the right moment, cool fermented and given just enough lees contact to build texture and depth without ever losing freshness. The result is a dry rosé with genuine personality and presence. Simply stunning.

100% grenache rosé. 100% delicious. That's our two big takeaways from Patritti's 'Amico' rosé, which is designed to be enjoyed just as the name suggests: jovially and with good friends. Raspberry coulis, white strawberry, thyme and a hint of creamy complexity all abound in this delicious drop. Patritti are no strangers to good wine. In fact, we can't recall a time that they missed the mark with anything coming out of their storied winery. This grenache based rosé comes off a single estate vineyard in McLaren Vale (which was planted back in the mid 20th century!) If you want to feel pretty pleased with yourself, pick up a case of this winner and enjoy the good times that will come.