June feels like the right time to talk about rosé, not just because we are firmly into summer at this point, but also because the second Saturday in June is National Rosé Day, established in 2014 by Bodvár – House of Rosés.
Here in South Florida, we know that rosé doesn’t need a season to be enjoyed properly, but if there was one, we have it all year. However, it might be nice to pick up a few bottles of your favorite pink wine to celebrate this month anyway. A bottle of chilled rosé on hand will never go to waste, I promise.
A few points to mention before we get into some bottles and places around Miami where you can sip rosé at least most of the day like a pro.
First, Provence is indeed the home of rosé, but regions around the world produce pink wine that is just as high in quality and deliciousness.
Second, just because the wine is a little deeper in color does not mean that it’s sweeter. Light pink and dark pink wines can both be dry. The color comes from contact with the skins of red grapes, which is a very short time to extract just enough color to produce pink juice. You can find many great still and sparkling rosé wines with varying degrees of pink out there, and I encourage you to try as many as you’d like. Every region and producer has a slightly different spin on summer’s favorite wine style.
Finally, rosé deserves more than a poolside reputation. The best bottles can be crisp, mineral, floral, savory, structured, or serious enough for dinner. In Miami, we should always embrace the wide range of rosé.
Here are a few bottles to try out this month.
LA PIU BELLE ROSÉ, CHILE
(Courtesy Vina Vik)
Vik's La Piu Belle Rosé adds something extra special to any summer occasion.
La Piu Belle Rosé is the bottle that reminds us that rosé does not have to be shy. From Viña Vik in Chile’s Millahue Valley, located within the larger Cachapoal Valley, this is a sculpted and expressive rosé. It’s made from grapes better known for serious red wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, and Syrah. That alone makes it stand apart from the sea of slightly softer Provençal-style bottles.
What makes this rosé unique is its sense of drama. It is still refreshing and can be casual, but it has the posture of a more cerebral dinner wine. Think of it as that lady who shows up in a gown, even though the dress code suggests a chic beach cover-up. It has enough structure and depth to move beyond aperitif hour, which makes it a good choice for those who say they “don’t drink rosé” because they think it makes them a wine lightweight.
Milam’s Markets, $33.99
ESPRIT DE CÔTE DES ROSES, LANGUEDOC, FRANCE (NEW)
Esprit de Côte des Roses is a new sparkling rosé with the easy appeal people expect from a southern French rosé, but with a little extra personality. Legendary winemaker Gérard Bertrand’s Côte des Roses line is rooted in the Languedoc, a region that delivers the breezy Mediterranean style many people associate with Provence, often with a bit more value and generosity. Esprit is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Grenache Noir.
This is the kind of wine that does not require a lecture to enjoy. The floral bottle grabs attention, and the wine itself is crisp, aromatic, and crowd-pleasing – true Miami bottle at heart, the “We’re having brunch, and nobody wants to overthink it” wine. Esprit fits right in at a gathering among friends because it gives people what they desire from a rosé with an extra special sparkle.
Total Wine, $21.99
(Courtesy Souleil Vin de Bonté)
Souleil Vin de Bonté "Le Rosé" is a natural fit for our Miami summer sippin'.
SOULEIL VIN DE BONTÉ ROSÉ, SOUTH OF FRANCE
Souleil Vin de Bonté Rosé brings the feel-good factor and has a real laidback appeal. The brand describes itself as vegan and organic, with part of its profits supporting ocean protection, giving the bottle a natural connection to Miami’s coastal lifestyle. That sustainability angle matters in a city where so much of our pleasure, from boating to waterfront dining, depends on the health of the water around us.
It’s usually a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault, with notes of red fruits and citrus, bright acidity, and a saline finish. That little salty edge is what makes it especially enticing during hot South Florida summer days when you can’t quite wash all the sand from your toes. A chilled bottle of Souleil genuinely feels coastal, soulful, and built for sunshine and good times.
MrDWine.com, $18
(Courtesy Flowers Vineyards and Winery)
Flowers Pinot Noir Rosé is an elegant wine to enjoy this summer.
FLOWERS VINEYARDS AND WINERY ROSÉ, SONOMA COAST, CALIFORNIA
Flowers Rosé is the elegant cool-climate option in the lineup. Made from 100% Pinot Noir on the Sonoma Coast, it brings a different kind of energy than the other bottles. Instead of Mediterranean warmth or Chilean charm, this one leans into a cooler seaside boost: florals, wild strawberry, white raspberry, citrus, stone fruit, herbs, and a touch of Pacific wet-stone minerality, a rosé that offers precision and balance.
Here, the Pinot Noir’s delicacy shines, while the Sonoma Coast acidity keeps the wine lifted and food-friendly. It belongs with anything when you want freshness without losing nuance. Flowers rosé will always leave something behind to be remembered, like a memory you can’t shake even long after the moment is gone.
Total Wine, $36.99
Star Wine List of the Year Florida winners for best rosé List: Jacob Uber, Macarena Carrillo (both on the left), and Yusuf Hanlioglu (far right) of COTE Miami with Paul Chevalier, Château d’Esclans. /Photo: Ryan J Troy.
GRAB A GLASS OF ROSÉ…
Congratulations to COTE Miami in the Miami Design District for winning Best Rosé Wine List at the 2026 Star Wine List of the Year Awards, Florida. This summer, grab your friends and make it a rosé night with Florida’s best selection at COTE.
Jacqueline Coleman is a wine and travel writer and Star Wine List’s ambassador in Miami. She is a contributor to Luxury Guide USA magazine, a regular guest host on Linda Gassenheimer’s “Food, News & Views” podcast, and founder of BYOBMiami.com.
Jacqueline Coleman