YES WAY, PORTUGUESE ROSÉ

Portugal, not just the land where Port comes from! This little country makes some delightfully refreshing rosé wine, perfect for sipping in the Summertime.

Here are a selection that range from glou-glou (think pocketbook friendly, but tasty) to ‘had me at hello’. Bonus: if you’ve been looking for some hot weather wines that won’t knock you out, these range from only 9.5-12.5% alcohol.

Mateus Original Rosé (sparkling): There’s no other way to put this… If you bring this wine to a party, any snobs present will likely be secretly judging you :O. If you’re fine with that, enjoy! It’s tasty (think strawberries), Tempranillo rosé with a little sweetness and moderate alcohol (11%), the definition of cheap & cheerful. Perk: no one will feel guilty mixing a cocktail with this. Serve well chilled. ~$8

Aveleda Casal Garcia Rosé 2014: A crisp, yet off-dry and fruity (think strawberry & rhubarb) wine from the Vinho Verde area in the North of Portugal. Pretty label and bubblegum pink colour, perfect for the beach. Only 9.5% alcohol. ~$10

Casa Santos Lima Portuga Rosé 2014: A drier style, but still fresh and fruity (raspberry & strawberry) made from the Castelao grape. Would be delicious with grilled fish or lighter Summer pastas. 12.5% alcohol. ~$12