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Looking for a summery sip that’s big on fruity flavours? We’ve scouted out the best rosé wines to buy in Australia right now – and you just might find a new favourite in this lot.

But first …

What is rosé wine?

Created from red grapes, rosé is a versatile wine with a signature pink hue. It’s bright, fresh and fruity – a great balance of sweetness and acidity, which is why it’s so widely enjoyed.

And why is it pink?

The colour of wine comes from the pigment in grape skin. In the case of rosé wine, the red grape skins are removed from the wine before a deeper red colour has time to develop. This process gives winemakers a lot of control over how pink they want their rosé to become.

Person walking and holding a bottle of wine and a glass.
Mateus is famous for its red-ish hue. Image: Instagram/@mateusrosewine

11 Best Rosé Wines To Buy In Australia Right Now

A fresh change to heavier reds and fruiter than many whites, rosé wine is a popular sip that rarely disappoints. Take a peek below at the drops that have Australian wine lovers talking!

These products are hand-picked by our editorial team because we’ve tried and loved them, or other Australians have!

Bel Bev Co Low Sugar Rosé, $66 (3 bottles)

Bel Bev Co Rosé wine.

Low in sugar, 100% vegan and as versatile as a wine gets, it makes sense that Bel Bev Co Rosé is winnign both fans and awards. It’s light, crisp and full-flavoured, ideal for entertaining or sipping slowly out on the deck.


Brown Brothers Moscato Rosa, $17

Brown Brothers Moscato Rosé wine.

With a strawberry-pink hue and light touch sweetness, Brown Brothers Moscato Rosa delivers fruity notes … and fizz! Happy customers love it chilled with a BBQ, noting that while classed as a moscato, it’s defintely more of a semi-sweet drop.


Mateus Rosé, $13

Mateus Rosé wine.

Hands up if you remember your parents sipping this! A classic for decades, and considered the best rosé wine by many, it’s light-bodied with a sweet profile. A fizzy finish makes it a perfect choice for special occasions.


Miraval Côtes de Provence Rosé, $50

Miraval Côtes de Provence Rosé.

Château Miraval captured the spotlight when Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie became involved in the company in 2008, but it’s just the celebrity factor that makes Miraval Rosé so popular. With a complex flavour profile that includes cinsault, grenache, syrah and rolle, it also boasts notes of raspberry, wild strawberries, citrus and melon for unbeatable freshness. This drop is considered by many wine lovers to be one of the best rosé wines worldwide.


Ludo Le Francais Rosé Vin de France, $12

Ludo Le Francais Rosé bottles.

Inspired by the season of warmth and relaxation, Ludo le Français is an adventure of flavours, both subtly sweet and crisp. It’s created in France using select Grenache grapes grown on south facing slopes from the Languedoc wine region. Light-bodied and semi-dry, this is a fantastic alrounder.


Noble Fellows Hawke’s Bay Rosé, $20

Noble Fellows Hawke's Bay Rosé bottles.

If you’re a fan of New Zealand wines, Noble Fellows is one to add to your wishlist. Balancing the fruity fun of cranberries, cherries and strawberries with vibrant acidity, this rosé is as fresh as it is versatile. Fans love it’s affordable price point and dry profile.


Rabo de Gala Rosé, $10

Rabo de Gala pink wine.

Translating to ‘rooster’s tail’ in portuguese, this beautifully pink rosé is one of the best-value drops going around – and wine lovers are on to it! With acidity to balance, it delivers loads of full flavour with a wonderful kick of fresh berries. It works with just about any dish – even dessert.


Gérard Bertrand Cote des Roses Rosé, $23

Gérard Bertrand Cote des Roses Rosé bottles.

If it’s floral notes and summer fruits you want in a drop, this is one to reach for. It’s expertly made in France with a dry profile and comes in at a low-to-mid-range price point. Multiple happy customers call this their ‘go-to French rosé” – and in a bottle like this, it’s one of the best rosé wines for gifting.


Arrogant Frog Rosé, $13

Arrogant Frog wine.

Hailing from the South of France, this bright and fruity wine delivers picnic-worthy notes of cherry and strawberry. Full bodied and dry, it’s a fantastic choice for wine lovers who want flavour without an overload of sweetness.


La Planchelière Cabernet d’Anjou Rosé, $17

La Planchelière Cabernet d'Anjou wine.

Semi-sweet and light-bodied, La Planchelière Cabernet d’Anjou Rosé contains berry notes and a tiny touch of smoke. Loved by many for its lightness, it is the proud Gold Medal winner of the Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition 2016 and 2018.


Chapel Hill The Parson Sangiovese Rosé, $15

Chapel Hill wine.

Full-bodied but without sweetness, this well-loved rosé from Adelaide’s Chapel Hill delivers notes of luscious cherry and raspberry. Customers love it for its perfect dryness and reasonable price point under $20. Chill it and enjoy it!


Is there a rosé you know and love that’s not on this list? Let us know in the comments below!

Top image: Instagram/@Miraval with @steinssandbanks

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  • I had no idea Brad Pitt and angelina jolie had their own rose! Keen to give it a try, but at $50 a bottle I might need to wait for a special occasion

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  • Definitely have had a few mateus rose bottles in my time! Time to branch out and try something new I think!

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  • I purchased the Chapel Hill a few nights ago after reading this article. Usually I would reach for a Bird in Hand Sparkling. A little cheaper than bird, similar colour but not as sweet. I did enjoy it and I think it would be great to have on hand for the girls that come over that don’t like an overly sweet wine or bubbles. Funny how both my pinky wines are from Adelaide.

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  • Love a glass of rose!

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  • These are so affordable, yummy and will make great gifts

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  • Okay I’m saving this article! I love a hood rosè and will try some of these this summer, for sure!

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  • Thank you for the inspiration. Super tempted to pop out and purchase the Chapel Hill for tonight. I am also keen to try the low sugar just to see how that stacks up taste wise…….always a little sceptical on taste when low sugar is mentioned but know its better in the long run.

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  • I haven’t had a Rose in years. This article shows such a wide variety of them . It’s going to be a hrad choice.

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  • Thank you for the great information on Rose Wines. I was looking for a selection for our Christmas festive get togethers and I’ve now got some great ideas.

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  • I will have to try the low sugar option. It can be difficult finding sweet wines with a low sugar content.

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  • I usually have either red or white wines and have only tried the Mateus rosé which was very nice. The brands showcased in this article do look lovely and have tempted me to give more rosés a try.

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  • I have tried a couple of these suggested Rose’s and I must say a nice crispy dry rose in summer is so delicious pester with a cheese board. I prefer a dry wine over a sweet wine so I don’t think I would like the Brown Brothers Rose.

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  • Brown Brother Moscato Rosa is such a nice drink if you like a semi sweet drop. I love the colour especially but I get a little tipsy really quick when I drinking these.

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  • These look like great Christmas presents for school teachers :p

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  • I absolutely love a rose. But what’s better than a lush rose? A frose! I’ve tried the Chapel Hill and liked it, I was surprised as it’s such a bargain.

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  • So good! Who doesn’t love a good rosé? If I could, I would rosé every day!

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  • Mateus was around when I was 18. I remember loving it! Been so long now since I’ve had it. Will have to give it another go. Can be so lovely and refreshing, especially on a summers day!

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  • I like the Ouster Bay rose, what I didn’t realise that rose was to do with when the red grapes are picked.

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