Sun's out, fun's out! What better way to swing into summer than enjoying a glass of refreshing rosé while taking in the golden hills, verdant vines and warmth of the California sun. While there are many Napa Valley wineries offering up rosés (too many to name them all here), we’ve rounded up a few of our favorites:
Round Pond Estate
Located on the main Rutherford crossroads, this estate will leave you breathless the moment you drive on property. When you arrive, you will be guided to their winery by towering palm trees. With rich and diverse soils, Round Pond Estate is known for making fruitful and robust flavored wines. Their 2022 Rosato di Nebbiolo can be paired perfectly with summer dishes like prosciutto salad or peach and burrata caprese. In addition to wines, the estate features several varieties of imported Italian and Spanish olive trees that produce premium oils.
Tres Sabores
This California Certified Organic Farm (CCOF) is home to a vast ecosystem that includes sheep, guinea hens, and adorable golden retrievers. Tres Sabores, which is translated as “three tastes,” is a family owned and women-led winery. Their motto is “to explore the three savory flavors in every glass of wine: the taste of the vine, the terroir, and the good company around the table.” The Ingrid & Julia Rosé was crafted in an organic and sustainable fashion and has notes of fresh strawberry aromas and tastes of peach and watermelon. This rosé is perfect for food pairings due to its lower alcohol level and suitable acidity.
Brasswood Estate
Located just north of St. Helena, this state-of-the-art winery features 17,000 square feet of winemaking caves and has three different vineyard AVAs. The 2022 Rosé of Pinot Noir is summer in a bottle, with tastes of sweet watermelon and pink grapefruit leaving you longing for more.
Chandon
Tucked into the hillside just outside the picturesque Yountville, Chandon's gardens are the perfect spot to escape, relax and reconnect with friends for a leisurely afternoon in the Napa Valley sunshine. Their award winning Chandon Brut Rosé shares aromas of fresh strawberry, watermelon, and cherry, perfect for all occasions.
Alpha Omega Winery
Surrounded by fountains, vineyards, and mountains, the beauty of this modern, farm-style winery is as captivating as its wine. Whether you’re lounging poolside or enjoying a backyard BBQ, Alpha Omega Rosé Reserve 2021 is the perfect complement. Harvested in the sub-appellations of Atlas Peak, Spring Mountain District, Oak Knoll District, Rutherford, Mount Veeder, Yountville, and Coombsville, this refreshing wine brings strawberries, raspberries, and tangerines to the palate.
V. Sattui Winery
V. Sattui Winery is a storied Italian destination in the heart of Napa Valley offering a vast portfolio of 90+ rated wines, each sold only at the winery. Its bustling Italian marketplace features over 200 cheeses, house-cured salumi, and artisanal foods made fresh daily in their own kitchen – perfect for an al fresco picnic on their sprawling shaded grounds with a chilled bottle of rosé. Guests are invited to enjoy a variety of wine tastings and pairings designed to edu-tain. Their 2022 Bacci Rosato wafts with fresh-cut strawberries, blueberries, cherries, nectarine, and apricot.
Louis M. Martini Winery
Rosé and cabanas at Martini Park! Sit back in the winery's Martini Park for a relaxed al fresco environment. For an elevated family style experience, be sure to reserve a private cabana. Taste wines, including the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé, which pairs perfectly with wood-fired pizzas, spit-roasted meats, and more (all available for purchase at the winery).
Domaine Carneros
Founded by Champagne Taittinger, Domaine Carneros crafts sparkling and still wines from their estate vineyards in the Carneros region of Napa Valley. The Domaine Carneros château is a California wine country landmark and brings to Carneros the elegant style of the French wine country. Sip in summer with their 2022 Avant-Garde Rosé of Pinot Noir, 2017 Late Disgorged Brut Rosé, or 2019 Brut Rosé sparkling wine. The delicate aromas of potpourri, watermelon, honeysuckle, grilled peaches, and oranges fill the senses with the 2019 Brut Rosé. À ta santé!
Regusci Winery
Built before prohibition, Regusci Winery is home to one of California’s only ghost wineries and is the oldest family ranch in Napa Valley’s renowned Stags Leap District. The 2022 Rosé of Pinot Noir is bursting with intense aromatics of melon, tangerine zest, and fresh strawberries. The palate offers notes of watermelon and white nectarine for a bright clean finish. This wine is perfect for a warm summer afternoon.
Ashes & Diamonds
Located at the gateway of Napa Valley along Highway 29, Ashes & Diamonds is a love letter to the region. Looking back in order to move forward, the winery evokes the days when Napa first took the world stage in the 1960s. The ASHES & DIAMONDS’ Rosé is made of Cabernet Franc from select vineyards in Napa Valley (Los Carneros and Oak Knoll District). Collectively known as the “mouth” of Napa Valley, these sites take in morning fog and afternoon sea breezes from the San Pablo Bay, enabling the grapes to ripen slowly while minimizing the heat spikes that can rob the fruit of flavors.
Judd's Hill Winery
Located on the Silverado Trail, just one mile north of downtown Napa, Judd's Hill is one of the few wineries in Napa Valley that is still family-owned and family-run. Their Judd's Hill 2022 Rosé offers on the nose and palate hints of strawberry, banana, watermelon, and sumo citrus.
Azur Wines
At Azur’s Green Room in south Napa, guests are invited to hang out in an intimate setting, taste limited production wines, and see what happens behind the scenes during various stages of winemaking. Just as the name suggests, the reclaimed wood bar and cozy lounge area are located off the “main stage” of the production area and boast a floor-to-ceiling window wall which offers a full view into the crush pad. Elan and Julien Fayard founded Azur Wines and became the first producer to bring the authentic Provençale technique of rosé wine production to the U.S. Azur offers the delectable 2022 Azur Rosé d’Or.
