San Francisco Chronicle: 8 Exciting California Rosés to Sip This Summer
In a June 11, 2026 feature, San Francisco Chronicle senior wine reporter Jess Lander explores the depth and diversity of California rosés from small independent producers, highlighting bottles that offer exceptional quality for summer drinking.
We are thrilled that our estate rosé, Dianthus, was praised as a standout release:
"I’d happily buy a case of all of these, but there’s one rosé that really wowed me: Dianthus from Paso Robles’ Tablas Creek. This wine has a dark blush color that reminds me of the giant bottle of Beringer’s White Zin my mom always had in the fridge growing up, but it tastes a thousand times better. A Bandol-inspired blend of Mourvedre, Grenache, Counoise and Cinsault, it’s bursting with strawberry. This is the ultimate food rosé, thanks to some serious structure, but the tannins are delicate, preserving its crushability."
Lander also recommends our Patelin de Tablas Rosé, calling it "a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Counoise made in the lighter Provençal style" and a "worthy consolation prize."
Read the full summer rosé roundup at SFChronicle.com.