Sidebar Ep.141: Rosé All Day? Summer Wine Trends You'll Actually Want to Try

Sidebar Ep.141: Rosé All Day? Summer Wine Trends You'll Actually Want to Try

From True Crimes Against Wine by Judge Topher, Judge Rachel, Champlify Media

July 6, 2026 · 11 min · Episode 323

About this episode

The episode discusses summer wine trends, focusing on rosé and chillable reds.

Hey friend — welcome to this episode of True Crimes Against Wine! We spent a little time nerding out about what’s popping in the wine world this summer, and honestly, some of it is super fun and worth keeping an eye out for. First up: rosé remains everywhere. It’s the easiest glass to recognize and the easiest choice when you want something fresh, fun, and usually dry. Sparkling rosé? Instant party. It’s the mood drink for warm weather and patio hangs — dangerously drinkable in the best way. Also gaining steam: chillable, crushable reds. Think lighter-bodied reds (not your heavy, tannic Cab) that actually taste great slightly chilled — bright, floral, cranberry-like fruit that’s perfect for a hot patio or a lazy brunch. And here’s the spicy one: simultaneous-ferment rosés — a real old-school technique where red and white grapes are fermented together. Some winemakers are reviving it, and it’s starting to show up with a trendy nickname — blouge (ugh, right?). You might spot it first at trendy brunch spots and in big-city wine shops. It’s technically a rosé but often sits in that chillable-red vibe. If you find a favorite pool-season bottle, tell us! Email…

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