Forbes January 2025

Rosés Can Be The Perfect Winter Wine—Here Are 10 To Try

In recent years, the maligned unwritten rules attached to seasonal changes seem less relevant.

Fashionistas are wearing white after Labor Day and sommeliers are pouring white wine into the depths of winter. In that same vein: why should rosé be reserved for summer? A wine as versatile as rosé should be reconsidered as a year-round style.

Rosé wine is created from a variety of grapes that are used to make both red and white wine. The grapes spend time in contact with their skins to not only create an elegant rosy hue, but also to impart flavor, texture and body. The balance of juicy fruit, minerality and noticeable, but not overpowering, tannins allow rosé to stand up to hearty winter meals while still refreshing the palate in between bites thanks to a pronounced acidity.

Top Rosés For Winter

Whether you’re searching for a blush wine for Valentine’s Day or simply seeking a crisp sip with a medium body, read on to discover 10 bottles that prove rosé is the perfect wine for winter.

1. Scribe Estate Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma, CA

Bright, fresh fruit dances on the palate as a result of the lengthy and chilled fermentation in stainless steel that the Pinot Noir grapes undergo for this rosé. The grapes are the first pick of the season, which adds to the vibrancy of the wine and its dry finish is lengthened by a savory hint of sea spray. Try it alongside a wintry stew of root vegetables or with slow-cooked chili. // SRP $40

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Written by Jillian Dara.