The pink wine made a literal splash in glasses across the country (and world) a few years back and the drinking trend has shown no sign of slowing down.
A 360 EXPERIENCE
Whaley’s Rosé Garden
Instagrammers have continuously flocked to the popular al fresco haunt at Navy Yard for its photogenic vignettes and all star lineup of 11 rosés by the bottle ($38-$58).
301 Water Street, NW
DRINK LOCAL
Early Mountain 2018 Rosé
A passion project of AOL co-founder Steve Case and his wife Jean, who helms operations, this Virginia winery and its bright and floral pink estate-grown blend is one to watch.
($25); earlymountain.org
A LARGE GLASS OR ROSÉ, BY THE BOTTLE
Usual Rosé Summer Set
The cooler-friendly 6.3 ounce bottles filled with a refreshing mix of Syrah, Sangiovese and Malbec grapes from Santa Barbara, Calif. are ideal picnic additions. Plus, three monthly shipments of 18 bottles (54 total) come with surprise gratis swag.
($384); usualwines.com
EAT YOUR WINE
Sugarfina Rosé All Day Bears
According to the brand’s website, upon release these alcoholic gummy bears imported from Germany once had a waitlist of 18,000 – proof that good things happen when wine and candy co-mingle.
($20); sugarfina.com
KEEP UP WITH THE JONES’
Bodvár House of Rosés
It you like to be up on what’s hot, get hip to this boutique wine label, which hosted several parties at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival earlier this year. Swedish owner Bodvár Hafström is credited with founding the official National Rosé Day (second Saturday of June).
bodvarrose.com
WE’LL HAVE WHAT SHE’S HAVING
Château d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé
Cher drinks this pale French wine, which has become the world’s most popular bottle, according to Nielsen. Should we go on?
($21); totalwine.com
A DOZEN ROSÉS
Flowers Rosé
When a couple of our favorite PR mavens around town sent us a case of the crisp and balanced Pinot Noir blend from Sonoma County, the gift-giving bar was raised dramatically.
($384/box); flowerswinery.com
STAY CLASSY
Dom Pérignon x Officina
Officina just announced that Dom Pérignon will be taking over its rooftop terrace this summer. Guests can take advantage of the partnership with special deals including one on DP’s 2006 vintage Rosé.
1120 Maine Ave., SW
IF YOU NEED SOMETHING STRONGER
Codigo 1530 Rosa Tequila
Blanco tequila rested in Napa Cabernet French White Oak barrels for a month make for a stiff treat.
($69); codigo1530.com
