12 Rosés Under $20 You’ll Want to Drink All Summer Long

It’s officially summer, which means it’s time to embrace that favorite seasonal sip ubiquitous to nearly all warm-weather gatherings and hangs — rosé. But with so many options now available to pop and pour, where’s one to start when looking for the best bottle to always have on hand for when the mood or occasion strikes? 

Prestige rosés abound, but we’re talking about the ones that won’t break the bank when you’re enjoying some drinks with a crowd and seek refreshing, summery vibes in your glass, whether it’s with an array of small plates, by the water, in your backyard, or on the couch where a cold sip in air conditioning offers a welcome respite from the warmth of the day. 

Personally, this wine writer stocks up on La Vielle Ferme’s Vin de France Rosé for all my pink summer drink needs. Of course, and perhaps most importantly, it’s delicious and wallet friendly at around $10 a bottle, but it’s also fun (I mean, it’s colloquially called the “Chicken Wine” and has many adoring fans as such) and made by a reputable family producer in the Rhône Valley — the Perrin family, who also own Château de Beaucastel in Châteauneuf-du-Pape — so the pedigree and expectation of a certain level of quality is inherently there and always delivered upon. 

But what other go-to rosés are out there to crush on all summer long? What are some other favorite must-haves from drink pros who are in the know? 

Naturally, we had to ask — here are some of their under-$20 faves. 

Apollo’s Praise Nutt Road Vineyard Cabernet Franc Dry Rosé Seneca Lake, New York

“I’ve been a fan of rosés from Kelby James Russell for years — first under his namesake label, and now under his new brand Apollo’s Praise, which he opened alongside his partner and fellow winemaker, Julia Rose Hoyle, in 2023 to a fully sold-out inventory,” says Maiah Johnson Dunn, wine writer and educator and beverage education manager at New York Kitchen in the Finger Lakes. “Across the board, their wines are thought-provoking, with texture and bold flavors that are also just fun and delicious. The pair collaborate and also craft their own individual wines with AP, like Kelby and this Rosé. He’s been making Dry Cabernet Franc Rosés for years, and his Tavel-style 2024 Apollo’s Praise Nutt Road Cab Franc Rosé is a gem. It’s my summer BBQ wine, with the body to stand up to good food and a refreshing palate-cleansing acidity.”

Barone di Valforte Rosé Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo, Italy

“While I love crisp Provençal-style rosés, this summer I’m reaching for a splash of color and fun from the South of Italy — Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo,” says Molly Matelski, director of buyer relations, programming and partnerships for Vinitaly.USA and Fiere Italiane, and the founder and president of the Mmmm…Enjoy wine brand from Friuli. “This deeper-hued, fruit-forward rosé is bright, refreshing, and perfect for embracing long summer days. I love Barone di Valforte’s version by Annamaria Sorricchio di Valforte and Masciarelli’s as well — joyful, versatile, and ideal for picnics or pairing with global flavors. And anytime I can support talented women behind the bottle, I’m all in.”

Château d’Aqueria Tavel, France

“Rosé can be irresistible for its thirst quenching, often uncomplicated character, but if you take a step back to these deeply historic rosé regions like Tavel in the Southern Rhône or Bandol in southeastern France, you’ll find these intensely dark, richly concentrated styles of rosé that can offer more of that structure and intensity associated with red wines,” says Anna Lee C. Iijima, wine writer and reviewer.

“Tavel is a personal favorite, it’s a wine so mired in the lore and romance of ancient popes and kings who loved these wines too,” she continues. “There are only 34 producers in the appellation and it’s not always easy to find these wines stateside. For wines that are profoundly fruity and hedonistic, I love wines from the mother-and-daughter run Domaine de la Mordorée. And while the entire range of wines from Domaine Lafond & Fils are hard to find here, they offer an incredible diversity of styles, some that glimpse at Tavel’s most traditional, often savory and complex styles to others that just scream thirst quenching delight. But Château d’Aqueria is one of Tavel’s most historic estates and produces just one wine. It’s an incredible value for a wine that offers so much elegance and dexterity.”

Crios de Susana Balbo Rosé of Malbec Mendoza, Argentina

“I will be recommending this wine until I die,” says Tyler Baillet, author of Rebel School of Wine. “Susana Balbo is a certified badass. She was the first female winemaker in Argentina and also the first winemaker I ever met in real life when I attended my first wine tasting event 20 years ago. She told me the story of how each year the winemakers in Argentina would get together and taste each other’s wines. She wasn’t invited because she was a woman but they still wanted to taste her wines. She refused and instead stayed home and worked on making better wine than all of them. She did it! She’s incredible and I’m obsessed with all of her wines.”

Domaine Gavoty La Cigale Rosé Vin de Pays du Var, France

“Domaine Gavoty is an historic estate in the Var region of Provence, a little more inland and kept cool from its limestone soils, elevation, and winds,” says Cara Patricia, Advanced Sommelier and cofounder/CEO of Decant Bottle Shop & Bar in San Francisco and Napa, California. “This wine is an organically farmed Provençal blend of Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah, picked at night to keep the nervy tension of acid and directly pressed as a rosé. The wine ferments completely naturally with native yeasts, and it’s kept in stainless steel to keep it bright. It’s incredibly sippable and beautiful, with hints of mixed berries, rosehip, and a touch of salty air and limestone. This is perfect with tinned tuna over a fresh salad!”

E. Guigal Rosé Côtes-du-Rhone, France

“This wine is produced by the most lovely people,” says Annette Alvarez-Peters, wine consultant and board member for various organizations. “It’s a Grenache-based rosé; very easy drinking, crisp and fresh, with beautiful red fruit.”

La Fête du Rosé Côtes de Provence, France

“La Fête Rosé is the wine that immediately comes to mind,” says Gary Obligacion, general manager at El Encanto in Santa Barbara and host of the How to Blind Taste Like A Pro panel at this year’s Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. “First, it’s delicious! It’s an elegant and balanced rosé from Provence. It has the perfect amount of fruit and freshness and lets me just enjoy it without having to look for reasons — if that makes sense. It’s one of those wines that I can think deeply about and analyze, or not! Second, it’s founded by Donae Burston, one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. He worked for years in luxury spirits before launching La Fête. He started the brand not just to produce a great wine, but to also cater to and benefit Black people. He achieved both. Finally, did I mention it’s delicious?”

Patricia Green Cellars Helen Dusschee Freedom Hill Vineyard Tempranillo Rosé Willamette Valley, Oregon

“In the land of Pinot Noir, a sole acre of Tempranillo cries out from the iconic Freedom Hill Vineyard planted by Helen Dusschee in 2010,” says Ocean Yap-Powell, wine director at Han Oak + Jeju Restaurant in Portland, Oregon. “Known for her playful spirit, the team at Patty Green wanted to capture the sun-soaked energy that reminds us it’s okay to try something different, it might just be what you have been missing. Salty watermelon, textually vibrant, this is a smart and easygoing wine from an historic vineyard — after all, ‘women taste better,’ just like Patty said!”

Triennes Rosé Vin de Pays de Méditerranée, France

“I like to look like a boss, smell like a boss, and taste like a boss — so my pick is Triennes Rosé from Vin de Pays de Méditerranée,” says Jermaine Stone, creator of Wine and Hip Hop, host of Street Somm, and author of Wine Barz Vol. 1. “It’s light, crisp, and gives classic Provençal vibes. You get wild strawberry, citrus, and a little herbal essence. That balance is always a sign of a well-made rosé. The real standout to me is the dream team behind it: My bro Jeremy Seysses of Domaine Dujac and Aubert de Villaine of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti are producing a rosé under $20—how?! That combo of pedigree and affordability has made this my go-to wine for the summer.”

Weingut Fred Loimer Gluegglich Rosé, Austria

“Made from a blend of Zweigelt, St. Laurent, Pinot Noir and spontaneously fermented with 5% berries gives this rosé an aromatic lift and delicate length of fruit,” says Matthew Kaner, wine writer, consultant, and founder of Will Travel For Wine. “Austrian wines are never lacking for acidity, and on a warm summer’s day I want the freshness and the zip. Being aged for four months on the lees also gives this rosé texture and depth that balances the electricity. Loimer is a biodynamic and certified organic producer based in the Kamptal region of Austria, and you deserve to visit them someday.”

Viña Zorzal Garnacha Rosado Navarra, Spain

“Hailing from the Baja Zone in Navarra, this organic rosado brings together concentration and freshness,” says Nicole Muscari, wine consultant and educator and creator of Grape Chic. “The Navarra region has been shifting its focus, moving away from the more traditional bold styles of its neighbor Rioja and leaning into the natural vibrancy and freshness found in this part of Spain, especially in the Garnacha grape. This rosado is made from old bush vines planted on rocky limestone soils, which bring the energy and structure you want in a summer sip. Produced entirely in stainless steel, the wine offers bright notes of juicy red berries, stone fruit, white blossom, and a touch of citrus zest. The finish is clean and refreshing, making it perfect for warm-weather drinking.”