A refreshing wine ideal for summertime sipping, rosé has been trending steadily for a few years now. Made from red grapes, and available in a wide array of styles, from semi-sweet to dry, rosé is vibrant enough to stand alone among its red and white counterparts. Rosé has become a staple on many restaurant and bar menus. In celebration of National Rosé Day on Saturday, June 9, we’re rounding up nine ways to drink pink this weekend in Philly and the ‘burbs:
Rosé Sipping at 24
Chef Jose Garces’ wood-fired pizza restaurant and bar, 24, will be offering $6 glasses of select rosé all day long on June 9 in celebration of National Rosé Day. Whether you find a spot to sit inside, or take in city views via the patio perch overlooking the Schuylkill River, a stop at 24 is a great way to spend the day. 2401 Walnut St., Philadelphia; (215) 333-3331
Chez Ben Rosé Tasting Menu
Celebrate National Rosé Day at Old City’s all-day French bistro, Chez Ben, with a three-course menu for $59 per person, featuring hand-selected rosés to match. The included courses consist of a frisee salad, served with Sparkling Chateau Moncontour Cremant d’Loire, a whole roasted trout with Le Provençal Côtes de Provence Rosé, and a lemon curd Napoleon with Jean Luc Colombo Cape Bleue Rosé for dessert. 400 Chestnut St., Philadelphia; (215) 931-4260
Rosé Brunch at aMuse
aMuse will be honoring the unofficial drink of summer by presenting a variety of rosé specials. The new brunch menu from Chef Jennifer Salhoff will also be available. As for your rosé options, check out these refreshing choices (prices for glass/bottle):
- Rosé Wine:
- Attitude: $14 / $50
- Bila Haut Rose-Pays D’Oc: $12 / $45
- Sparkling Rosé:
- Campo Viejo Cava Rosé: $12 / $45
- Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial: $35 / $210
- Mumm Napa Brut Rosé: $14 / $75
- Taittinger Prestige Rosé: $15 / $80
- Veuve Clicquot Rosé: $25 / $145
Enjoy! 1421 Arch St., Philadelphia; (215) 422-8222
Frosé at Assembly
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What’s even more refreshing than rosé? Frosé! We love the slushy cocktail at Assembly that features rosé, Petal and Thorn vermouth and strawberry. Frosé is certain to take your favorite wine staple to a whole new level! 1840 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia; (215) 783-4171
Order a Bottle at Bok Bar
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Bok Bar is perched high above the South Philly streets, offering an awesome bird’s-eye view of the city surroundings. On this year’s Rosé Day, why not head up to Bok Bar and order your favorite bottle of rosé? It’s the perfect scene to sip and simply chat the day away with some of your best friends (new and old!). 800 Mifflin St., Philadelphia
Go Natural at 320 Market Cafe
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Natural wine lovers know to head to 320 Market Café which has one of the best selections around. The curated shelves always include a nice array of rosé offerings, such as the Franchere pinot gris rosé from Oregon’s Hanson Vineyards. 713 Chester Rd., Swarthmore; (610) 328-7211; 211 W. State St., Media; (610) 565-8320
Order a Flight at Valley Tavern and Revolution Chop House at Valley Forge Casino Resort
Enjoy $12 rosé flights at Valley Tavern and Revolution Chop House, located at Valley Forge Casino Resort. The flight features samples of three rosés from France, Italy and Spain. 1160 1st Ave., King of Prussia; (610) 354-8118
Celebrate at Penns Woods Winery with Rosé Specials
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The team at Penns Woods Winery is helping visitors to celebrate National Rosé Day in style by offering $6 glasses of Moscato Rosé and Field Blend Rosé all day long. So, stop by and indulge in the lovely ambiance of the winery as you sip rosé until your heart’s content! 124 Beaver Valley Rd., Chadds Ford; (610) 459-0808
Rosé Flight Specials at Jet Wine Bar
- Brut Rosé, Via de la Plata, Extremadura Spain
- Sangiovese Rosé, CasaSmith Vino, Columbia Valley Washington
- Garnacha-Viura Rosé Blend, Bodegas Taron, Rioja Spain
1525 South St., Philadelphia; (215) 437-3807
What’s your plan for National Rosé Day?
- Chez Ben rosé photo: Chez Ben
- Feature photo: Jet Wine Bar
- Valley Tavern and Revolution Chop House photo: Valley Forge Casino Resort
- Wine glass photo: Pexels
- aMuse interior photo: aMuse