Beyond the Patio: Standout BC Rosés
Updated for Spring/Summer 2026, with new 2025-vintage Rosé releases.
Rosé in British Columbia has firmly moved past its “summer-only” reputation. What was once a seasonal staple has evolved into one of the most dynamic categories in the province, with winemakers dialling in precision, texture, and site expression across a wide stylistic range. Today’s BC rosés span the spectrum: pale, mineral-driven, and citrusy for warm afternoons, alongside more structured, gastronomic styles that pair comfortably with everything from grilled seafood to early-fall dishes. It’s a category that continues to gain ground, and for good reason.
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Here is our compilation of the BC Rosé wines.
Seven Directions’ 2025 Estate Grenache Rosé ($42)
The aromatics are wonderfully fragrant and beautifully defined. Layers of wild strawberry, fresh cranberry, Ambrosia apple, white peach and dragon fruit rise effortlessly from the glass, accompanied by a subtle kiss of well-integrated oak.The palate is every bit as captivating. Strawberries and cream lead into vibrant flavours of crabapple, sour cherry and bright orange zest. Rich and mouth-filling without ever becoming heavy, the wine is driven by vibrant acidity that delivers exceptional balance, energy and precision.
What truly separates this rosé is the finish. The fruit slowly gives way to an intense saline, stony minerality that lingers for minutes, a signature expression of the Similkameen Valley that leaves you immediately reaching for another sip. This is not merely a summer patio rosé. It is a serious gastronomic wine with the structure and complexity to pair well with a wide range of dishes while remaining irresistibly drinkable on its own. 94 Points
Blasted Church Blaufränkisch Rosé 2025 ($28)
100% Estate Blaufränkisch. Half whole-cluster pressed and half given brief skin contact before fermentation and aging in neutral French oak.
Alcohol: 12.5% / RS: 1.1 g/L
Bursting with vibrant aromas of strawberry, raspberry and pink grapefruit, this rosé delivers a mouthwatering palate of crunchy red berries, tangy rhubarb and strawberry crumble, underpinned by an intriguing savoury note. Medium-bodied with refreshing, medium-high acidity, it strikes a perfect balance between carefree summer sipping and genuine sophistication. Equal parts fun and seriously delicious. 90 Points.
Meyer Family Vineyards Rosé 2023
Alcohol 13.0 % / pH 3.6 / TA 6.4 / RS <2
It has a captivating dark coral-pink colour. Aromas of strawberries and cream with bold, savoury, and herbaceous notes. Dry, juicy, fresh with crisp acidity and vibrant red cherry, plum, and stewed rhubarb flavours. Terrific with food. 90 points
Noble Ridge 2025 Noble Rosé ($25.99)
Varietals: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Tavares Vineyard
Winemaking: Short skin contact; stainless-steel fermentation.
13.5% alc | pH 3.27 | TA 5.7 | RS 4.9 g/L
Elegant and quietly expressive, with red berries and pink grapefruit unfolding over soft floral notes of citrus blossom. A subtle Cabernet structure brings shape and finesse, guiding the palate to a clean, lingering finish with a whisper of mineral lift. 92 Points
Monte Creek Living Land Rosé Organic 2025 ($24.99)
Produced from certified organic Thompson Valley fruit to showcase vibrant summer berry flavours while maintaining the bright acidity that has become a hallmark of Monte Creek’s cool-climate wines.
Tech Specs: Alcohol 13.5% | pH 3.50 | TA 9.0 g/L | RS 6.9 g/L
The Rosé is a deep sockeye salmon colour with berry and floral aromas. Vibrant flavours of candied strawberry, cranberry and ripe cherry with a luscious full body and a touch of tart rhubarb on the finish. 92 Points
Seven Directions Pinot Noir Rosé 2025 ($32)
100% Pinot Noir. Sourced from vineyards across the Similkameen Valley as well as Bottega’s 3.5-acre Solum Rosa Estate Vineyard.
A Provence-inspired Rosé “tour de force,” this beautifully crafted Pinot Noir Rosé shimmers with a delicate pale salmon hue. The aromatics are lifted and refined, unfolding with notes of orange blossom, rose petals, jasmine, and a subtle citrus perfume.
On the palate, vibrant layers of wild strawberry, pink grapefruit, and fresh orange zest glide across a creamy, textural mouthfeel. The finish is long, polished, and remarkably persistent, balancing freshness with an almost effortless elegance.
Beautifully poised and dangerously easy to drink, this is the kind of Rosé that turns one glass into an empty bottle before sunset. 93 Points.
Stock up early; this wine has a habit of selling out quickly every year.
Mayhem Rosé 2023
Hand-picked from Pheasant Run Vineyard in Kaleden, BC, this gorgeous Rosé is a unique blend that pushes the boundaries: Zweigelt dominates with a small amount of Merlot, Pinotage, and Malbec.
Alcohol %13.1 / pH 3.08 / TA 8.01 / RS 2.56
On the nose are strawberry, watermelon, and orange with herbal notes. Flavours of strawberries and cream, cranberry and Mandarin orange. Vibrant acidity with freshness to clean the palate. The rich mouthfeel makes for a very food-friendly wine. 91 Points
Black Market Collusion Series – Cinsault Rosé 2024
The Cinsault for this rosé comes from Coyote Canyon Vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills A, a certified sustainable site. Machine harvesting allowed the grapes to arrive with cracked skins—ideal for initiating immediate skin contact. After destemming and chilling, the grapes spent roughly 6 hours on skins before pressing.
12.4% alc / pH 3.3 / TA 7.5 g/L / RS 1.0 g/L
Inspired by the elegance and delicate hue of a Provençal rosé, this is a wine that draws you in visually before delivering impressive depth and finesse in the glass. Bright, crisp, and dry, it opens with lifted aromas of mandarin orange, pomegranate, rhubarb, and orange blossom, followed by subtle notes of fresh berries and peach. On the palate, vibrant flavours of melon, rhubarb, and juicy pink grapefruit unfold, with a gentle hint of sweetness on entry before lively acidity takes over, carrying the wine through a long, refreshing citrus-laced finish. There’s a lovely texture throughout that adds balance and polish without sacrificing freshness. 92 Points
Evolve Small Lots Rosé 2025 ($24.99)
A small-lot, 100% Syrah rosé from Solmere Vineyard in Osoyoos. Whole-bunch pressed with no skin contact and fermented cool in stainless steel, this is all about purity, freshness, and early-drinking appeal.
Alc. 12% | pH 3.65 | TA 5.4 | RS 2.9
Evolve Small Lot Rosé glows in the glass with a brilliant peach-skin hue. Light and refreshing, showing wild strawberry, citrus, and fresh floral notes on the nose. The palate is crisp and lively yet softly textured, delivering juicy strawberry and watermelon wrapped in a silky mouthfeel that ends with a subtle citrus lift. Clean, dry, and very drinkable. 90 Points
Castoro de Oro Pinot Duetto Rosé
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, rhubarb and cranberry notes of the long finish. 91 Points.
River Stone Malbec Rosé 2024 ($24)
The grapes for this Malbec Rosé are grown in a vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA in the larger Columbia Valley AVA in Washington State.
We utilized the same vinification method as our previous vintages of Malbec Rosé, including a two-day cold soak, and temperature-controlled fermentation. We allow the wine to rest on fine sediment for a short time before filtering and bottling.”
One of the few Rosés made from Malbec in the Okanagan, this wine has a vibrant pink and orange colour. Aromas of strawberry, cherry and rose petals. Flavours of wild strawberry, pomegranate, Bing cherries and tart rhubarb with savoury notes. A dry light mouthfeel and long finish. 91 Points
LaStella Lastellina Rosato 2020
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 Charme De L’Île Rosé ($29.99)
Crafted from 100% Vancouver Island grapes, this blend of Pinot Noir, Gamay Noir, and Pinot Gris captures the coastal freshness of the Cowichan Valley.
A second fermentation in stainless steel delivers lively bubbles and bright fruit, with a final dosage adding polish before bottling.
Alcohol 12% / pH 3.20 / TA 7.7 / RS 10.0
Vibrant translucent ruby in the glass, with aromas of strawberry and citrus. The palate is lively and expressive, showing raspberry, white peach, and pink grapefruit with a subtle mineral edge. A playful, Beaujolais-inspired sparkling rosé. 91 Points.
Solvero Rosé 2022
Made with 100% Pinot Noir from Big Rock Block in the Garnet Valley. 3-hour skin maceration, gentle press, cool-fermented to dryness in stainless steel.
The dry Rosé is a subdued orange/peach colour with light aromas of red berries and rose petals. Juicy flavours of strawberry, raspberry and pomegranate with a rich texture make it ideal for food. 91 Points
Vasanti Gamay Rosé 2023
The juice for the Gamy Rosé was directly pressed, fermented and aged in stainless steel.
Alcohol % 11.1 / pH 3.21 / RS 2.49
The perfect dry light Rosé for sipping this summer. A gorgeous aroma of citrus and fresh berries. On the palate, a light to medium body with low tannins and mandarin orange, strawberry, watermelon, and cantaloupe flavours. 90 Points
Mt. Boucherie Rosé 2023
This is a field blend of Zweigelt, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Noir from the estate in West Kelowna. The skins were cold-soaked for 18 hours, and the wine fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeast.
The dry Rosé has aromas of strawberry and watermelon. It has a hint of spice on the palate and Mandarin orange and strawberry flavours. 92 Points.
National Wine Awards of Canada Silver medal
Dirty Laundry Hush Rosé 2024
100% Syrah grapes sourced from Washington State. The juice was pressed with minimal skin contact, resulting in a delicate salmon-pink colour and evoking long days spent lounging on a patio. Juices were fermented at relatively cool temperatures, preserving aromatics, then racked off into stainless steel for settling.
Alcohol % 13.0 / pH 3.66/ TA 5.25 / RS 8.2
This radiant watermelon-pink rosé captivates with its electric hue and stunning clarity. Lively aromas of red currant, ripe strawberry, and tart rhubarb dance on the nose, while the palate bursts with juicy watermelon, bright cherry, and fresh strawberry. Light to medium-bodied, it offers crisp, well-balanced acidity and a refreshing, vibrant finish. 91 Points
Quails’ Gate Rosé 2025 ($23.99)
Pinot Noir & Gamay Noir. Hand-picked, fermented, and aged in 100% stainless steel to preserve freshness and purity.
Fresh strawberry and raspberry with ripe melon and a subtle hint of earthy spice and rhubarb on the nose. The palate is dry and flavour-packed, showing generous red berries, pink grapefruit, and watermelon. Smooth, balanced, and finishing clean and refreshing. 92 Points
A step up in complexity from a typical patio rosé, still easy-drinking, but with enough depth to keep wine enthusiasts engaged.
River Stone Cabernet Franc Rosé ($24.90)
“The Cabernet Franc was hand-picked and destemmed. The Cab Franc Rosé was made in a traditional style, where we cold-soaked the grapes for 24 to 48 hours and then fully pressed them, separating the pulp from the juice. In doing so, we extract some rich colour and skin tannin, enhancing the wine mouth feel. Then, the clarified juice undergoes a cool, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine is further aged for three months on the finer lees where complexity and mouth feel are developed. The 2023 vintage was blended with 10% Pinot Gris, fined, filtered and bottled. The result is a beautiful, vibrantly coloured rosé.”Ted Kane
Alcohol 13.5% / pH 3.31 / RS 7
The Rosé has a lively aroma of ripe strawberries and rose petals that greets you upon opening. A juicy fruit-forward palate of raspberry, strawberry and rhubarb pie makes for a food-friendly wine or a patio sipper. 91 Points
2025 Hester Creek Rosé Pinot Noir ($27.99)
Crafted in a Provençal-inspired style from 100% Pinot Noir grown in a single South Okanagan vineyard. After harvest, the grapes spent just three hours on skins before pressing, preserving a delicate colour and fresh fruit character. Fermentation occurred in stainless steel over 30 days, followed by more than four months of tank aging before bottling in February 2026.
Alcohol 12.9% / pH: 3.43 / TA 6.40 / RS 1.0
Displaying a bright orange-pink hue, this Rosé offers inviting aromas of orange zest, wild strawberry and delicate rose petal notes. The palate is vibrant and refreshing, with flavours of strawberry, rhubarb and mandarin orange carried by lively acidity and a silky texture. A subtle creaminess enhances the long, balanced finish, making this an appealing Rosé for warm-weather sipping. 91 Points.
2025 Township 7 Provenance Series Rosé ($28.97)
The 2025 Provenance Series Rosé blends fruit from several premium Naramata Bench vineyards, led by Syrah (41%) and Rotberger (38%), with Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Meunier adding further complexity. Each variety was gently pressed with minimal skin contact before undergoing a slow, month-long cold fermentation in stainless steel to preserve freshness and delicate aromatics.
Alc. 13.0% | pH 3.31 | TA 7.1 g/L | RS 3.9 g/L | Vegan
Bright aromas of freshly picked strawberries and ripe Okanagan stonefruit leap from the glass. The palate is crisp, dry and beautifully balanced, offering vibrant red berry, peach and lime flavours wrapped in refreshing acidity. A subtle creamy texture and silky, fine-grained tannins provide added depth and structure, carrying the wine through a polished, fruit-driven finish. 91 Points
Conclusion
BC rosé continues to evolve, and 2026 reinforces just how far the category has come. What stands out across these 21 wines is not just consistency, but confidence: winemakers are leaning into site, varietal, and style with real intent. From crisp, Provençal-inspired expressions to richer, food-driven blends, there’s a clear sense that rosé is no longer an afterthought; it’s a serious, versatile part of the BC wine landscape. Whether you’re stocking up for summer, pairing through the shoulder seasons, or discovering new producers, this is a category worth revisiting often, because it keeps getting better. 🍷