Wiltshire


<p>Nothing says summer quite like sipping on a glass of chilled rosé in the sun. And if you&#8217;re after an exceptional bottle without an exceptional price tag, you&#8217;re in luck. We’ve tapped up sommelier Bryan Houde to share his six standout rosés that deliver on both quality and value. A serious wine aficionado, Bryan spent years working in vineyards across France, before opening <a href="https://www.winemonkey.co.uk/about/?srsltid=AfmBOorfVYFBC8DVM04ckkJ8UiBReSUSJznviu4dGWu9ZaAEY1Q-uoRG" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Cellar by Wine Monkey</a> in Chippenham in 2023. </p>



<p>&#8216;Rosé is no longer just a summer guzzler,&#8217; says Bryan. &#8216;New production techniques and warming climates are producing grapes of substance and texture. You&#8217;ll find great, quality bottles available in the UK under £20.&#8217;&nbsp;</p>



<p>Here are his top picks for summer&#8230;</p>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2025/05/Best-rose-for-drinking-this-summer-Simpson.jpg" alt="Rose wine" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">1. Simpsons Estate Pinot Noir Rosé – Kent, England</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p><strong>Price:</strong> £15.00</p><p><strong>Retailer:</strong> Waitrose Cellar </p><p><strong>Tasting Notes:</strong> This dry pale rosé from Kent is full of personality, with flavours of ripe grapefruit, lime and lychee, and a nuance of stone fruit. Bright acidity keeps it really fresh.  </p><p><a href="https://www.waitrosecellar.com/products/simpsons-estate-pinot-noir-rose-598492" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a> </p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2025/05/Best-rose-for-drinking-this-summer-Whitehall.jpg" alt="Rose wine" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">2. Whitehall Vineyard Lady of the Valley – Wiltshire, England</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p><strong>Price:</strong> £19.00</p><p><strong>Retailer:</strong> Wine Monkey </p><p><strong>Tasting Notes:</strong> This premium English rosé challenges Provençal counterparts with its blend of floral and berry flavours and a dry, crisp finish. A blend of English Bacchus and Rondo grapes, it is a testament to the quality emerging from UK vineyards.</p><p><a href="https://www.winemonkey.co.uk/shop/charlotte-may-rose/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW </a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2025/05/Muga-rioja.jpg" alt="Muga Rioja" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">3. Muga Rosado – Rioja, Spain</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Price: £12.50</p><p>Retailer: Majestic  </p><p>Tasting Notes: This popular Spanish rosé is full of flavour with notes of ripe red berries, orange citrus, and peach. It has a characterful fruity quality with a fresh and appetizing finish.</p><p><a href="https://www.majestic.co.uk/wines/rioja-rosado-08101" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2025/05/Best-rose-for-drinking-this-summer-Tesco.jpg" alt="Rose wine" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">4. Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses – Languedoc, France</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Price: £11.50</p><p>Retailer: Tesco </p><p>Tasting Notes: Housed in a uniquely designed bottle with a rose-shaped base, this rosé offers aromas of summer fruits, redcurrant and dried Mediterranean herbs. It&#8217;s a dry rosé and pairs well with barbecues, chicken, or fish.</p><p><a href="https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/312363784" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2025/05/Best-rose-for-drinking-this-summer-French.jpg" alt="Rose wine" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">5. Mas Baux Rouge à Lèvres – Roussillon, France</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p><strong>Price:</strong> £16.00</p><p><strong>Retailer:</strong> Wine Monkey</p><p><strong>Tasting Notes:</strong> A fresh and fruity style of French rosé with floral and peachy notes. The addition of Cabernet Sauvignon to the blend adds enhanced fruit flavour and a weighty chew. It&#8217;s a casual yet excellent-value food-friendly rosé from a family-run vineyard, and it comes with a glass stopper, so the bottle can be reused again and again!</p><p><a href="https://www.winemonkey.co.uk/shop/rouge-a-levres/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW </a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2025/05/Best-rose-for-drinking-this-summer-Bijou.jpg" alt="Rose wine" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">6. Le Bijou de Sophie Valrose – Coteaux de Béziers, France</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p><strong>Price:</strong> £11.00</p><p><strong>Retailer: </strong>Waitrose Cellars</p><p><strong>Tasting Notes:</strong> A pale pink hue introduces aromas of wild strawberry and cherry, complemented by a touch of pear drop. The palate is light yet flavourful, finishing with a citrus-fresh zest. </p><p><a href="https://www.waitrosecellar.com/products/le-bijou-rose-de-sophie-valrose-670297" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW </a></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p></div></div></div></div>


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