‘Tis the season for al fresco dinners, shorter hemlines, no-makeup makeup, and the best rosé wines. Over the past few years, rosé has risen to become the unofficial BFF for celebrating the longer days and nights, and I think it’s safe to say that rosé wines have officially earned their “summer water” badge of honor—and with good reason.

The popularity of rosé comes from its light, refreshing qualities, plus the fact that it pairs well with just about any summer meal. As long as you steer away from a few of the big brand names, the best rosé wines can be found at an attractive price point that you can pick up at just about any large grocery or liquor store.

So, we’re kicking off the summer season by choosing our favorite bottles that you can score for under $35. We compiled this list by polling our editors and a few industry pros to get the lowdown on the ones they’re picking up on repeat. Start scrollin’ and sippin’—these picks don’t disappoint.

Feature image by Michelle Nash.

Discover the Best Rosé Wines for Summer 2022

This post was originally published on June 12, 2020, and has since been updated.