A trio of rosés just in time for patio weather

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Throughout our cold spell and wild weather through March, there was at least one persistent sign that spring was near: The new vintage of rosés has arrived. I will repeat my usual advice that we shouldn’t overlook rosés from 2021 or even earlier lingering in our cellars or on store shelves (check the bargain bins!), but I can’t resist the fresh, cheerful flavors of the newly arrived 2022s. Here are three to get you into a patio or even a poolside vibe.

Jean-Luc Colombo Cape Bleue Rosé 2022

(3 stars)

Méditerranée, France, $16

Jean-Luc Colombo is revered for his syrah wines from the northern Rhône Valley, but his delightful rosé from further south, near Marseille, is a perennial crowd pleaser. It’s a blend of syrah and mourvèdre, spiced with the refreshing tang of a Mediterranean breeze and the herbal intrigue of Provence’s famous garrigue. Alcohol by volume: 12.5 percent. Bottle weight: 412 grams (Light).

Imported by Taub Family Selections. Distributed locally by RNDC.

L’escarelle Rumeurs 2022

(3 stars)

Méditerranée, France, $20

The flowers embossed on the bottle suggest spring, and the pink wine within glints of sunlight. As I wonder why I’m still wearing a coat, I hear whispers of warmer weather to come. ABV: 13 percent. BW: 575 grams (Average).

Imported by Banville Wine Merchants. Distributed locally by Banville Wine Merchants and Artisans & Vines.

Donna Laura Ali Sangiovese Rosato 2022

(3 stars)

Sangiovese is Tuscany’s main grape variety, forming the core of Chianti and starring in Brunello and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Winemaker Lia Tolaini-Banville spins sangiovese into a bright, cheerful rosé bursting with cherry and spice. She seems to have captured last summer’s sunlight in a bottle, ready to be released as a welcome for warmer weather today. ABV: 12.5 percent. BW: 500 grams (Average).

Imported by Banville Wine Merchants. Distributed locally by Banville Wine Merchants and Artisans & Vines.

Prices are approximate. For availability, check Wine.com, Wine-searcher.com and the websites and social media feeds of the wineries, importers or distributors. You can also ask your local retailer to order wines from the distributors listed.