Here is our compilation of the 21 BC Rosé wines for you to enjoy. Sit back and relax as you read these reviews and plan your summer sipping adventures!
BC Rosés are great standalone thirst quenchers or with light meals like salads, charcuterie boards, light pasta and rice dishes, especially with seafood, raw and lightly cooked shellfish and grilled fish. Perfect hot weather drinking.
Now for the Top 21 list.
Seven Directions Fruitvale Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Franc Rosé 2021($22.99)
Seven Directions Fruitvale Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Franc Rosé with Baked Ham, Honey Maple Roasted Carrots and Easy Scalloped Potatoes
Alcohol 13.5%, pH 3.22, TA 6.6 g/L, RS 0.9 g/L only 283 cases produced.
The dry Rosé has a pale salmon pink hue. Aromatic aromas of apricots, wild strawberries, and white peach are followed by sagebrush notes. The Rosé is more intense, with slightly more body than the 2020 vintage. The elegant, fruity, and textured palate complements the wonderful nose with flavours of strawberry, red cherries, a hint of rhubarb, and minerality. The wine’s natural tannin and acidity finish bone dry with a hint of pepper.
This wine truly reflects the terroir of the Fruitvale Ridge Vineyard. 92 Points and a great value wine.
Savard Vines Purple Petal Rosé 2020 ($19.88)
The dry Pinot Noir Rosé exhibits a gorgeous pink salmon hue and an aroma bursting with ripe peach, strawberry, raspberry and apple blossom. The peachy palate has a fresh juicy texture with earthy undertones leading to the long mouth-watering creamy finish.
Alcohol 13.8%, pH 3.4, TA 7.1g/L, RS 1.5 g/L.
The 2017 Vintage was a gold Medal Winner at the All Canadian Wine Championships.
A beautiful wine just begging for a hot summer day surrounded by lavender fields.
Evolve Pink EFFERVESCENCE NV ($21.99)
50% Pinot Blanc, 30% Merlot and 20% Chardonnay. Evolve makes this wine by the Charmat Method, like Prosecco. The base wine is added together with the sugar and yeast mixture into a large tank. As the wine has a second fermentation, the carbon dioxide released by the fermentation causes the tank to pressurize. The wine is then filtered, dosed and bottled without ageing.
Pale pink rose petals in colour. Aromas of ripe red peach and flavours of watermelon, cherry and strawberries. Gold Medal winner at the All Canadian Wine Championship 2018.
CedarCreek Estate Pinot Noir Rosé 2019 ($18.99)
The Pinot Noir for this wine is grown expressly for Rosé, which means it is picked earlier than it would be if it was destined for our Pinot Noir. This earlier picking results in more finesse and elegance in the wine. After being harvested, the grapes were destemmed and put in the press where they had two hours of skin contact before being pressed off. Fermentation was 100% stainless steel to allow for a fresh, crisp finished wine.
Perfumed apple blossoms, strawberry jam, lime and starfruit ride a lightly slicked glycerol palate. Fruit forward and refreshing – a perfect go-to every time. 90 Points.
Seven Directions Tractor and Vines Pinot Noir Rosé 2021 ($24.99)
Alcohol 13.5%, pH 3.19, TA 8.4 g/L, RS 2.1 g/L. only 223 Cases
A Provence-style Rosé masterpiece! Delicate pale salmon hue. The wine opens with intense aromas of orange blossom, rose petals and jasmine. Flavours of wild strawberry, pink grapefruit and mandarin orange. A creamery, smooth and long finish with a slight hint of bitterness. A perfectly balanced wine with more acidity than previous vintages. 93 points and a great value wine.
Lunessence Estate Blanc de Noirs 2019 ($23.99)
12.1% Alcohol, RS 6 gm/L. The first all estate Rosé with 184 cases made from Merlot and Syrah. The Syrah and Merlot are interplanted on the estate which makes harvesting a challenge. 40% whole cluster pressed with only 4 hours of skin contact. 13% barrel fermented with 5 months in natural French Oak.
A beautiful pale salmon colour. The fruity aroma of freshly picked strawberries. The Rosé is drier than previous years with mouthwatering flavours of watermelon and pink grapefruit, vibrant acidity, body from the lees in the barrel and freshness to clean the palate. 92 Points
Gold Medal winner at the All Canadian Wine Championship 2020.
Intrigue® Social Rosé 2020 ($17)
Alcohol 12.2%, pH: 3.15 TA 6.19 g/ L, RS 13.5 g/L
The blush Rosé is a blend of 37% Riesling, 25% pinot gris, 15.4% Gewurztraminer, 12.2% Merlot, 8.2% Rotberger and 0.2% Malbec.
This is a lovely off-dry blush style Rosé that is light and fruity.
Aromas of strawberry, rhubarb and citrus and flavours of cranberry, red cherries and grapefruit. You will enjoy this Rosé as a fun summer party wine. 90 Points.
Gold Medal winner at the All Canadian Wine Championship 2021.
Suggested Pairings: Tossed greens with strawberries and goat cheese, or festive turkey dinner
Winemaker’s CUT Rosé 2020 ($24)
Vineyards – Estate Vineyard, Deadman Lake Vineyard, Oliver BC.
Varietals – 60% Cabernet Franc, 40% Syrah
Harvest– hand-harvested 2nd Oct. 2020 at average 21 Brix, 3.7 tons per acre
Winemaking – No skin contact. Wild and Organic yeast fermented for 49 days. 100% stainless steel.
Technical Data – 3.4 pH, 7.5 g/L TA, 11.5 % ALC, 3.6 g/L RS free SO2 18mg/L
A pale salmon colour. This is a light, easy-drinking Rosé with a higher percentage of Syrah in this vintage. The elegant aromas of stonefruit, cream and strawberries are followed by rich flavours of strawberry, citrus, red berries and grapefruit with a subtle hint of white pepper. 90 Points.
Castoro de Oro Pinot Duetto Rosé ($7.73 per 250 ml can)
The bold dry Rosé is a vibrant red colour made from a blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc. The Rosé exhibits beautiful aromas of cherries and strawberries. On the palate, well-balanced acidity, flavours of red cherries, raspberries, strawberries, blood orange and rhubarb and cranberry notes of the long finish. 91 Points.
Ancient Hill Zweigelt Rosé 2019 ($16.65)
Zweigelt 40%, Baco Noir 20%, Gewurztraminer 40% 13% Alcohol.
This is one of my favourite Okanagan Valley Rosés with the weight towards the heavier end of the rosé spectrum. What strikes you first is the vibrant crimson colour. On the palate, there are spices, strawberry, cranberry, citrus and floral aromas. Soft and refreshing in the mouth with a red cherry finish. 90 Points.
Four Shadows Rosé 2020 ($21.99)
The Four Shadows Rose´ is very consistent from year to year. 60% Merlot /40% Pinot Noir.
Vibrant sockeye salmon hue. Aromas of strawberry and rose petal. Flavours of pink grapefruit, watermelon, ripe rhubarb and citrus. Sparkling acidity balances a hint of sweetness. Long lingering finish. 91 points.
A great spring day in Kelowna so enjoyed it on the patio with pizza.
LaStella Lastellina Rosato 2020 ($24.99)
The 2020 Lastellina Rosato is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Sangiovese from the Southern Okanagan. Made with a mix of saignée and direct press.
Salmon colour. Notes of strawberry, raspberry and bing cherry. Medium to light bodied with medium acidity and flavours of cranberry and red currant. A great, versatile summer wine. This sophisticated pink is built for food, and cracking this summer. 90 Points
Blue Grouse Quill Rosé 2019 ($24.99)
The Gamay Noir continues to be the workhorse for the rosé. It was destemmed, crushed into the tank and left on skins for 24 hours before pressing. It was with that slightly higher acidity in mind, that we stopped fermentation to maintain a little more sweetness to achieve a better balance. After fermentation, the wine was settled, racked, and aged for another three months on fine fermentation lees.
Alcohol 11.5% | pH 3.3| TA 7.8 | RS 4.1
The rosé is a vibrant reddish-pink with aromas of strawberry and citrus. Fresh and lively on the palate and bursting with the flavour of strawberry, orange and pink grapefruit with a touch of minerality. The perfect Beaujolais Rosé. 90 points.
Sperling Vineyards Organic Vision Pinot Noir Rosé 2021 ($25.00)
Vision Series Rosé – made from Pinot Noir clone 777, this block is favoured for its slightly darker-skinned berries and strawberry and bramble fruit aromas. Hand-harvested grapes were gently whole-clusters pressed, and fermented in two barrels. Bottled dry in March under screwcap to capture the fresh berry profile of this west-facing block of vines. Enjoy as a starter and continue into your main with herb-infused, steamed mussels or your favourite seasonal risotto.
Alcohol: 12%. The rosé has a lovely dark salmon hue. The subtle aromas of fresh strawberries and crab apples greet you when you open this wine. The dry juicy Rosé is packed with red cherries, cranberries and raspberries. This vibrant wine has notes of wet stone with bright acidity and minerality. 92 Points
Harper’s Trail Pinot Noir Nouveau 2021($24.99)
Alcohol 13.5% | pH 3.75 |TA 4.575 | RS 2.16
The 2021 Pinot Noir Nouveau underwent Carbonic Maceration to coax extra flavour and colour into the wine. The rosé is a unique and new addition to the Harper’s Trail portfolio this year. 42 cases were produced and only 10 cases are left!
The dry fabulously flavourful rosé has a lovely ruby-red hue. Aromas of wild strawberries and candied apples with floral notes. A vibrant mouthfeel with flavours of ripe strawberries, cranberries, pomegranate and watermelon and intriguing herbal background. The juicy wine should be enjoyed young and only slightly chilled. 92 Points
Roche Rosé ‘Texture’ 2020 ($21.90)
92% Zweigelt and 8% Schonberger
A classic French style Rosé with an alluring nose of candied strawberry, rose petals and watermelon. Flavours of more strawberries, watermelon, pink grapefruit and pomegranate. A crisp juicy medium-bodied wine with a mineral backbone and dry finish. 91 Points
Mayhem Rosé 2020
For the 2020 vintage, there are two versions of Mayhem Rosé.
MAYHEM ROSÉ 2020 CANS
Alcohol 13 % | ph 3.32 | TA 6.42 | RS 0.16
The 100% Merlot Rosé has a glorious peachy rose colour and some slight effervescence when poured from the can. The is a lovely light Provence style dry Rosé. Wild strawberry and rose petal aromas and flavours of ripe strawberry, white peach and watermelon. An easy-drinking rose for the hot summer months. 90 Points
MAYHEM ROSÉ 2020 BOTTLE
Alcohol 13.3 % | ph 3.14 | TA 7.03 | RS 0.93
On the nose strawberry and watermelon. Flavours of strawberries and cream, ripe rhubarb and pink grapefruit. Vibrant acidity, body from the lees and freshness to clean the palate. The rich mouthfeel makes for a very food-friendly wine. 91 Points
Dirty Laundry Vineyard Hush Rosé ($20.99)
“The Hush Rosé is comprised of several varieties, mainly Pinot Gris and Cabernet Sauvignon. The juices are processed separately, and also at different times of our vintage season, to provide complexity and flexibility with the style. The Pinot Gris is destemmed and crushed, and allowed to soak on their skins overnight in the cool night temperatures to allow all those luscious pear and peach flavors to soak into the juice.
The Cabernet Sauvignon is also destemmed, crushed and pressed immediately. We have the capability on our crush pad to fill our press while simultaneously pressing off the juice, which gives a delicate pink color and extracts berry flavors like the classic strawberry profile of Hush.”
Mason Spink
Alcohol 12.5 %, pH 3.63 , TA 6.2 , RS 8.5
An easy-drinking Rosé with aromas of strawberry and spice. On the palate, strawberry, apricot, ripe red peach, watermelon, and balanced acidity on the finish. Perfect for a summer day on the patio. 90 Points
Bronze Medal winner at 2022 All Canadian Wine Championships.
Unsworth Rosé 2020 ($24.49)
The grapes were harvested from three vineyards – Damm Vineyard (82%), Unsworth Vineyard (10%), Cherry Point Vineyard (8%)
100% Pinot Noir. 100% Stainless steel tank fermented, aged in stainless steel on fine lees for 3 months.
Alcohol 11.7% | pH 3.37 |TA 5.9 gm/L | RS 3.5 gm/L | SO2: 23 ppm
Like a walk in a spring meadow. Light Salmon hue and medium body. Floral Aromas with wild strawberry and honeysuckle. Flavours of strawberry, melon, cranberry and rhubarb with a very light mineral backbone and crisp acidity. 92 Points
Sandhill Terroir Driven Rosé 2022 ($22)
A beautiful light peach colour. This Provence-style rosé blends Merlot, Gamay Noir, Syrah, Petite Verdot and Viognier with grapes harvested from the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys vineyards. The Rosé begins with lovely notes of strawberry, cherry, watermelon, pomegranate, raspberry and a touch of earth. At first taste, expect a refreshing and juicy wine with fruity flavours of red berry and pink grapefruit, then finishing dry, with notes of tangy red berry, pink grapefruit and cranberry. 90 Points
Hester Creek Rosé Cabernet Franc 2021($18.99)
12.9% Alcohol, pH 3.21 TA 6.4 g/L, RS 8.2 g/L.
This is a bold deep ruby coloured Rosé. A vibrant aroma of wild strawberries greets you on opening. A juicy fruit-forward palate of raspberry, strawberry and rhubarb pie makes for a food-friendly wine or a patio sipper. 91 Points.
Pair the full-bodied Rosé with cured meats, medium to strong cheeses, and a warm summer afternoon.
I would love to see your comments below if you have tried any of these exceptional Rosés.
Note: Updated January 2024 with more current vintages.