Rosé season is here, and D.C. is already too hot for no reason. At this point, a cold glass of rosé is NECESSARY
Whether you are going to a picnic, sitting outside after work, or hosting a backyard bbq at home, there are some really fun bottles around the city right now. And no, I am not talking about cheap white Zinfandel because fuck that shit.
Here are three rosés in D.C. that are actually worth trying.
1. The Fun One
Bottle: Poulsard Rosé 2023
Price: $27
Where to find it: Domestique Wine
Poulsard is a grape from Jura, France, and it makes a rosé that feels a little more interesting than the usual summer pink wine. It is tart, crisp, and a little wild in a good way.
Think bright red berries, crunchy acidity, and that slightly funky natural wine feeling without being too much.
I would drink this with spicy takeout, salty snacks, or a casual charcuterie board where everyone says they are just having a few bites and then somehow the whole board disappears.
2. The Fresh Patio Bottle
Bottle: Quinta da Raza Dom Diogo Padeiro Rosé 2024
Price: $19
Where to find it: DCANTER Wine Boutique on Capitol Hill
This is the bottle I want when it is way too hot outside and I need something bright and easy to drink. It comes from Vinho Verde in Portugal and is made from the local Padeiro grape.
It has bright red fruit, citrus, and a tiny little prickle that makes it extra refreshing. It is clean, fun, and honestly a very good deal for the price.
Drink this with fresh salads, seafood, or just on the porch when it is too hot to function.
3. The Dinner Rosé
Bottle: Antiquum Farm Aurosa Rosé 2024
Price: $47
Where to find it: Ace Beverage in Foxhall Square Mall
This one is not your simple patio bottle. It is made from Pinot Gris in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, and it has more texture and richness than a lot of rosés.
You get stone fruit, nectarine, warm spice, and honey with a creamy texture that makes it feel more like a serious food wine.
I would open this with grilled chicken, pork, salmon, or anything with a little more flavor. It is definitely the fancy one of the three, but sometimes you need a pink wine that actually shows up for dinner.
Final Thoughts
Rosé does not have to be boring, sweet, or something you only drink because it looks cute in a glass. These three bottles all have their own personality, and they are all good for different moments.
One is fun and a little wild. One is fresh and easy. One is richer and more dinner-friendly.
So basically, whatever kind of summer chaos D.C. gives you, there is a rosé for that.
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