Five Rosé for every budget
Indulge in quintessential summer tipple on any budget with this guide to our favorite rosé.
Indulge in quintessential summer tipple on any budget with this guide to our favorite rosé.
UNDER $30
Syrah Rose Belgrange
From the Languedoc-Roussillon region in the south of France, this direct, easy drinking vino tastes of blackcurrant and cherry, and is medium crisp. It’s a gorgeous deep garnet color (showcasing lots of fruit extraction) too.
$23 from Le Benaton @ Grandstand
UNDER $50
Estampa Estate Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah Rose 2010
Manfred Tan, managing director of Phoenix Wines says, “We like the red berry, cherry and white peach aromas of this wine. There’s also a natural freshness: The fruitiness is balanced with a touch of mint. It’s great for Singapore’s tropical climate.”
$36 from Phoenix Wines
UNDER $60
Mitolo Jester Rose
Full and bright, this unique wine has an almost tomato-like nose with bracing acidity.
$50 from Wines Online
UNDER $80
Ochoa Rosado de Lagrima
This Spanish roseboasts a pretty light cherry color and has a full red berry aroma. Restaurant Manager at Platters, Tan Kok Hong, recommends pairing it with dishes such as Asia’s Ultimate Star Burgers (from $32)—a duo of spicy beef rendang and chicken satay sliders—available as part of their guest chef edition five menu (with chef Karl Dobler and Eugenia Ong) available through October 31.
$75 from Platters Bistro and Wine Bar
Rose de Haut Bailly
Made from 100% cabernet sauvignon, this bottle is exceptionally smooth but is also concentrated enough to even stand up to a good steak.
$70 from Caveau Wines & Bar
UNDER $100
Chateau d'Esclans Garrus Rose
“This individualistic rose is powerful, with complex layers of flavor including red currant and cranberry. There’s also some minerality with a hint of wet earth, which I think represents the terroir of Provence, France well,” says Gerald Lu, head sommelier at Praelum.
$80 from Praelum Wine Bistro