The pink has begun pouring, and it requires a passport. 

First up, Argentina. I haven’t actually been for a few years, but got to travel there through my glass thanks to Domaine Nico. Their sparkling rosé ($43), made from 65% Chardonnay and 35% Pinot Noir, is packed with copper minerality, strawberry and puckery pink grapefruit. 

It’s grown in Gualtallary in the Uco Valley, Mendoza — one of the highest and most extreme wine regions in Argentina. The vineyards sit at around 1,200–1,600 meters (3,900–5,200 feet), where hot sun during the day is followed by very cold nights. That swing is what keeps the grapes tasting fresh instead of heavy.

And since it’s made in the charmat method like Prosecco, it has an aggressive bubble that would be great for cutting through fatty grilled meat, like the typical asado fare I had and loved there. 

As we hit the road, here are some recent favorites from all over:

• Yarra Valley, Australia — Tirriddis Sparkling Brut Rosé ($33)
  Light and energetic, with loads of slate-like minerality. Tart cranberry, orange pith, and a crisp finish.
• Loire Valley, France — Maison Foucher, Le Verre en Vignon Rosé ($17)
  Cabernet Franc is just so good for rosé. Fresh raspberry, red currant, and a subtle herbal note.
• Columbia Valley, Washington — Browne Family Bitner Estate Rosé ($20)
  Super light and refreshing. White strawberry, delicate red berry fruit, and perfect for the sweltering summer days we’ve already had enough of.
• Veneto, Italy — Pasqua “11 Minutes” Rosé ($20)
  Intensely peachy and expressive, with juicy stone fruit flavors that make it feel richer than your average rosé.
• Willamette Valley, Oregon — Willamette Valley Vineyards Rosé ($19)
  Crunchy red berries that makes Oregon rosé so easy to love.
• Texas High Plains, Texas — K Estate Rosé ($43)
  Yes, everything’s big in Texas. Juicy fruit, bold cranberry, and great with food.
• Provence, France — Château Gassier Le Pas du Moine Rosé ($23)
  And of course, a textbook Provence one. Creamy strawberry, subtle minerality, and an effortless elegance. Bonus points for the cool hexagonal bottle, very practical when for laying down in the fridge.

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