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 21 BC Rosé wines.
Seven Directions Fruitvale Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Franc Rosé
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
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.
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 2023
100% Thompson Valley Marquette. The first grapes of Harvest 2023 were Marquette, starting on August 23rd. The grapes were hand-harvested, hand-sorted, and pressed before fermenting and aging in stainless steel for five months to create a bright, aromatic wine.
Alcohol 13.5% / pH 3.39/ TA 9.6 / RS 8.2
The Rosé is a deep salmon colour with berry and floral aromas. Flavours of strawberry, raspberry, and rhubarb have a rich mouthfeel and tart finish. 92 Points
Bronze medal winner at All Canadian Wine Championships and National Wine Awards of Canada
Seven Directions Tractor and Vines Pinot Noir Rosé
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 creamy, smooth and long finish with a slight hint of bitterness. It is a perfectly balanced wine. 93 points and a great value wine.
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
Winemaker’s CUT Rosé 2020
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 – 11.5% Alcohol, 3.4 pH, 7.5 TA, 3.6 RS free SO2 18 mg/L / total SO2 48mg/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. 92 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
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
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 the lively aroma of ripe strawberries and rose petals that greet 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
Hester Creek CVC Rosé Noir 2024
Crafted using 100% Pinot Noir grapes farmed in the Ancient Lakes AVA, each cluster was hand-harvested and brought to Hester Creek’s crush pad in temperature-controlled trucks. Once here, the grapes were hand-sorted and left on the skins for three hours to extract the light, rose-gold hue. A combination of whole berry and whole cluster pressing was used to extract a clean juice.
It was then cold settled for two days, racked off the lees and inoculated. After 20 days of fermentation, the wine was racked and aged for four months in stainless steel tanks before being bottled on February 7, 2025.
Alcohol: 11.7% / pH 3.12 / TA 7.64 / RS 0.66
Ageability: Drink now or cellar through 2028 for added complexity
Wow, another Provence-style Rosé that’s an absolute showstopper! This beauty dazzles with a vibrant orange-pink glow, like a Mediterranean sunset in a glass. It kicks off with a sassy burst of orange pith, juicy wild strawberries, and a flirtatious whisper of rose petals. On the palate, it’s a crisp, electrifying dance of wild strawberry, zesty pink grapefruit, and mandarin orange that pops with energy. The finish? Creamy, velvety, and gloriously long, leaving you craving another sip of this perfectly balanced, lush Rosé. A true crowd-pleaser that demands an encore! 91 points.
The perfect pairing for sushi or a bowl of steamed mussels.
Township 7 Interlude Rosé 2024
The 2024 Rosé was crafted from Pinot Noir sourced from California’s renowned Russian River Valley in Sonoma. Harvested at night to preserve freshness, the fruit was immediately destemmed and cold-soaked for 24 hours during transport in refrigerated trucks to maintain vibrant colour and aromatics. After a gentle press, the juice was fermented slowly at cool temperatures in stainless steel, ensuring bright, expressive flavours and fresh, lifted aromatics in the final wine.
Alc. 13.7% | pH 3.42 | TA 6.5 g/L | RS 2.7 g/L | Vegan
This vibrant dry Rosé shimmers with a bright ruby hue. Delicate aromas of red berries and rose petals entice the senses. On the palate, juicy strawberry, raspberry, and pomegranate burst forth, interwoven with lively acidity that dances across the tongue, making it a perfect food companion. 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. 🍷