Here, is our annual Rosé wine roundup, listing wines reviewed in the Review of Washington Wines plus some new ones. They are grouped by variety and or type. 

Rosé of Cabernet Franc

This is a popular style of Rosé. It can be made in the style of a Loire Valley Cabernet Franc or a BDX. They are typically fresh and lively, best drunk young.

2017 Seven Hills Rosé, Columbia Valley ($18) 18.5/20 points - April

2017 Sleight of Hand Cellars "Magician's Assistant" Cabernet Franc Rosé, Yakima Valley ($19) 18.5/20 points - May

2017 Isenhower Cellars Rosé, Yakima Valley ($17) 18.5/20 points - May

2017 Amavi Cellars Cabernet Franc Rosé, ($24) - Light pink-orange colored, this shows attractive aromas of strawberry, cherry, ruhbarb  orange blossoms, rose petals and white lily. The flavors are vibrant and minerally with notes of orange peel and ripe fruit juices. 18/5/20 points. Full review to be in the July issue of the Review of Washington Wines., 

2017 Trust Cellars Rosé of Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley ($18) - This is a pleasant Rosé in a light, fresh style, with aromas of strawberry, cherry and rhubarb and white incense, with flavors of lightly pressed fruits, orange peel and stony minerals, all leading into a crisp finish. 18+/20 points. - New review.

2017 Va Piano Rosé, Yakima Valley, Chelle den Millie Vineyard ($22) - This Rosé presents a light pink color and a fresh nose of strawberry, Rainier cherry, rhubarb, watermelon, cherry blossoms, pink lilac and white incense. The flavors are fresh and vibrant, nicely juiced with a dry finish. 18.5/20 points - New review.

Rhone Style Rosés

These Rosés are predominately Syrah and/or Grenache, modeled after those of the North and South Rhone Valley, especially those of Tavel, near Avignon. They generally are dry.

2017 Waters Patina Vineyard Syrah Rosé, Walla Walla Valley ($22) 18.5/20 points - May

2017 Tertulia Cellars Estate Rosé, Walla Walla Valley ($20) -18.5/20 points May

2017 Foundry Vineyards Syrah Rosé, Walla Walla Valley ($20) - 18.5/20 points- June

2017 Vital Wines Rose, Columbia Valley ($19) - 18.5/20 points - June

Provence Style Rosés

From the number of wines produced from Mourvèdre and/or Grenache (and sometimes other varieties) released this year, this is the most popular style of Rosé. Modeled after the Rosés of the Côtes de Provence and Bandol (Mourvèdre), they generally are pale colored (from pink to salmon) and light bodied, finishing dry. 

2017 Brook & Bull Rosé, Columbia Valley ($19) 18.5/20 points - April

2017 Balboa Rosé of Grenache, Columbia Valley ($20) 19/20 points - May

2017 Chateau Ste. Michelle Rosé, Columbia Valley ($10) 18/20 points - May

2017 Tranche "Pink Pape" Rosé, Yakima Valley, Blackrock Vineyard ($20) 18.5/20 points - May

2017 Renegade Rosé, Columbia Valley ($12) 18/20 points - May

2017 Gramercy Cellars Olsen Vineyard Rosé, Columbia Valley ($25)  18.5/20 points - June

2017 The Walls "Cruel Summer" Rosé, Columbia Valley ($22) 18.5/20 points - June

2017 Gilbert Cellars Rosé, Wahluke Slope ($18) 18.5/20 points - June

2017 Time & Direction Rosé of Grenache ($20) 18.5/20 points - June

2017 Kerloo Cellars Grenache Rosé, Columbia Valley, Painted Hills Vineyard ($22) - Light copper colored, this possesses aromas of strawberry, nectarine, cantaloupe and tangerine with scents of spring flowers and lavender and distinct lightly extracted fruits and a dry finish. 18.5/20 points. Full Review to be in the July issue.

2017 L'Ecole No. 41 Grenache Rosé, Horse Heaven Hills, Alder Ridge Vineyard ($22) - Iridescent pink colored, this has enticing aromas of strawberry, Rainier cherry and pomegranate, cherry blossoms and lavender. The flavors are appealing and Provencal like with a lightly spiced dry finish. 18.5/20 points. Full review not be in the July issue.

2017 Gard Vintners "Grand Klasse" Reserve Rosé, Columbia Valley, Lawrence Vineyard ($20) - Produced from 100% Grenache, this displays a light copper-pink color and aromas of strawberry, red cherry, red currant, tangerine, cherry blossoms and lightly spiced white incense. The flavors are fresh and vivacious, accented by tangerine peel, grape skin and Royal Slope minerals. The liveliness continues on the back with bright fruit acids lifting the dry finish. 18.5/20 points. - New review.

2017 Rotie Cellars Rosé Wine, Washington State ($25) - Composed of 85% Mourvèdre and 15% Syrah, this Rosé offers a light salmon color and enticing aromas of Rainier cherry, cantaloupe, tangerine, wild flowers and whiffs of spiced white incense. The flavors, as well, are distinctive, comprised of gently extracted fruits that are imbued with grape skin, melon rind and stony minerals. On the back, the wine turns simultaneously crisp and viscous, with sensations of lightly squeezed fruits, kirsch and recurring tangerine peel, followed by a herb and spice dusted dry finish. 19/20 points - New review.

Rosé of Sangiovese

The Sangiovese grape, originating in Tuscany lends itself well to making Rosés, being a soft, medium bodied variety. 

2017 Aluvé Sangiovese Rose, Walla Walla Valley ($22) 18.5+/20 points - May

2017 Mr Pink Rosé, Columbia Valley ($13) 18/20 points - May

2017 Barnard Griffin Rosé of Sangiovese, Columbia Valley (Purchased for $9.99) - Rob Griffin was one of the first to make Sangiovese Rosé over a decade ago. This vintage shows a copper-pink color and attractive aromas of strawberry, cherry, watermelon, cherry blossoms and pink lilac. The flavors are nicely extracted, with notes of grape skin, melon rind and light minerals. The back pickup fraise and kirsch liqueurs, followed by a crisp, nicely fruited finish. 18/20 points - New review.

Pinot Noir Rosé

The Pinot Noir grape also makes attractive Rosés, akin to those of Burgundy, especially ones from Marsannay. They generally are light bodied and dry.

2017 Lagana Cellars Rosé of Pinot Noir, Walla Walla Valley, Breezy Slope Vineyard ($20) 18.5/20 points - April

2017 Morell-Peña Rosé, Columbia Valley ($30) - Made by Aryn Morell and Edith Peña, this shows pink hued copper color and intriguing aromas of strawberry, Rainier cherry, red currant, cherry blossoms, tangerine peel, litchi nuts, pink lilac and white incense. The flavors, as well, are distinctive, with lightly pressed red fruits that are accented by grape skin, tangerine peel and saline minerals. The back picks up fraise and cerise liqueurs and recurring litchi nuts, followed by a lingering, dry, resonant finish. 19/20 points - New review.

Miscellaneous Rosés

These are Rosés that are made from varieties other than the ones above, or from other combinations.

2017 Three Rivers Rosé Wine, Columbia Valley ($16) - 70% Syrah, 23% Sangiovese, 3% Riesling 18/20 points - April

2017 Saviah Cellars Rosé, Walla Walla Valley ($18) - 57% Sangiovese, 43% Barbera - 18.5/20 points - May

Sparkling Rosés

Roses can be made as sparkling wines by bottle fermentation in the traditional method.

2017 College Cellars Grenache Rosé, Columbia Valley ($20) - Slightly effervescent - 18.5/20 points - June

N/V Treveri Cellars Sparkling Rosé, Columbia Valley - Made from Chardonnay with a bit of Syrah, this shows a pink color and plenty of bubbles and enticing aromas of strawberry, cherry and rhubarb, cherry blossoms and white incense. The flavors are bright and juicy, with an off-dry finish. 18+/20 points. - Full review to be in July.