10 Of The Best Rosé Wines Under £20

Cune Rosado, £8.50

Country: Rioja, Spain
 
Produced by one of the oldest wineries in Rioja from traditional grapes grown in the region, this combination of garnacha, tempranillo and viura comes at a fantastic price. A fruity style with flavours of peach, raspberry and fresh citrus, this rosé offers an easy-drinking style that’s well balanced and a pleasure to drink.
 
Pair It With: Tomato-based Spanish dishes like pan con tomate, meatballs with tomatoes and olives, or bacalao a la Riojana (salt cod in tomato sauce).
 
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Les Caillotes, Sancerre Rosé, £11.00

Country: Loire, France
 
This sancerre rosé is packed with notes of fresh raspberries and redcurrants and subtle notes of garden flowers and refreshing acidity on the palette. It’s also made from 100% pinot noir grapes, which contribute to the crunchy, red berry character and the mineral-driven finish.
 
Pair It With: A rich and diverse charcuterie and cheese board – the perfect sunset aperitif.
 
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Bolney Estate Foxhole Rosé, £13.99

Country: Sussex, UK
 
This bottle is made predominantly from the grapes rondo and dornfelder, which are the two that perform well in England’s cool climate. Produced by the award-wining, family-run Bolney Estate, it also has an abundance of red fruit flavours like raspberry, cranberry and cherry accompanied by fresh acidity.
 
Pair It With: Fruity afternoon cakes or a fresh red berry tart to pick up on the wine’s own berry flavours.
 
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Muga Rosado, £9.99

Country: Rioja, Spain
 
This extremely popular Spanish rosé is full of flavour with notes of red berries, orange citrus and peach. With a little more colour and oomph, it has a characterful fruity quality with a fresh and appetising finish.
 
Pair It With: Enjoy a glass as an afternoon pick-me-up by the pool, with some easy Spanish tapas such as olives, croquetas, manchego or a slice of tortilla.
 
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Studio Miraval, £10

Country: Provence, France
 
A laid-back, fresh and fruity style of Provence rosé with floral and peachy notes, Studio Miraval is brought to you by the famous Château Miraval as a casual and excellent-value alternative to its main label wine. 
 
Pair It With: Summer sunshine and a stylish picnic in the park.
 
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Gerard Bertrand, Côte des Rosés, £12.99

Country: Languedoc, France
 
A Gold winner at the recent Drinks Business Global Rosé Masters awards, this delicious Languedoc rosé is made from a blend of the red grapes grenache, syrah and cinsault. A glass full of summer red fruit with a crisp, mineral finish, its taste is reminiscent of that of the nearby Mediterranean sea. The elegant glass bottle is cut into the shape of a rose at the base – sophisticated, but still fun. 
 
Pair It With: Fresh fish and prawns done on the BBQ, with colourful Ottolenghi-style
summer salads.
 
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AIX Rosé, £14.99 

Country: Provence, France
 
This classic Provencal rosé has subtle flavours of melon, strawberries and fresh flowers, with a delicious saline finish. An iconic wine, it epitomises everything you want from a French rosé: elegant to taste, that perfect shade of pale pink and a glamorous and eye-catching bottle.
 
Pair It With: This is a wine that suits most foods, but a sun lounger, sunglasses and a colourful kaftan help it slip down even better.
 
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Blackbook Winery, £17.50

Country: Essex, UK
 
A beautiful electric shade of red, the taste is reminiscent of a bowl of freshly picked English berries and cream. Great texture, but really approachable, I love Blackbook Winery’s avant-garde labels which are made in collaboration with young art students in London. The urban winery is based in Battersea with tastings run by the charming and charismatic owner/winemaker Sergio.
 
Pair It With: Gastronomic fish and chicken dishes, a good group of friends and background Balearic beats.
 
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Simpsons Railway Hill Rosé, £14.99 (£22)

Country: Kent, UK
 
This premium pale rosé from Kent is full of personality, with flavours of ripe grapefruit and peach, and a nuance of tropical fruit and bright acidity keeping it really fresh. One of England’s top wine estates, Simpsons produces some of the finest and most beautifully balanced wines grown in the UK.
 
Pair It With: Roast chicken served with fresh grilled English summer vegetables and herbs from the garden.
 
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M de Minuty Rosé, £14.99

Country: Provence, France
 
This refined rosé has nuances of red berry fruit and fresh flowers with a distinctly dry and mineral finish. The limited-edition cuvée was created in collaboration with artists Zosen Bandido and Mina Hamadao to capture all things Minuty and Provence: elegance, style and fun. Enjoy it as a piece of art long after you’ve finished the bottle.
 
Pair It With: A great all-rounder it’ll go with almost anything – great for a chic garden party.

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