When the spring's first sip of rosé hits your lips, you want it to be many things: Balanced, but not boring. Interesting, but not so busy you have to think hard about it. Refreshing, but not bracing. And absolutely, unequivocally ready to go. We just tasted Arnot Roberts' 2025 rosé release, and in this bursting-with-fruit, balanced vintage, it's already tasting irresistible. One of our all-time staff and customer favorites, this is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Cao, Trincadeira, and Grenache. It's a berry-drenched, spicy and zesty rose with just the faintest touch of minerality.
To us, this is the platonic ideal of a rosé. It's beautiful in your glass and deliciously juicy enough just to sip contentedly in the sun. But get beneath the surface and it's a real wine: complex and savory enough to elevate fresh fish dishes or even pad thai; mineral and terroir-focused enough to be worth paying attention to; and made with the special care and attention that is the signature of all Arnot-Roberts wines. Farmed organically and hand-harvested, then lightly foot-trodden and fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel, it's a gentle take on a blend of varieties known for their pizazz. This can be your perfect "first rose of the year" for less than $30.
Arnot-Roberts, California Rose, 2025 $29.99
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