The Ultimate Ranking of Trader Joe's Rosés Under $6

We wanted to love this Rosé – I mean, look at that flamingo label – but it didn’t go over so well. With zero complexity and a strong alcohol aftertaste, it was like drinking a glass of boozy water. Editors compared it to “cheap grapes,” “flat soda water,” and – my personal favorite – “armpits.”

If you’re on the hunt for a hearty Rosé to pair with seafood, this smooth and slightly spicy wine could be what you’re looking for. One editor likened it to a pink Chardonnay, while several pointed out its “heaviness.”

This wine was a bit more controversial among our taste testers, with ratings raging from one to four stars. This Rosé is on the sweeter side and includes a surprise factor – bubbles! If you prefer a dry Rosé, this isn’t the bottle for you. But if you’re looking for a fizzy bottle that would pair well with fruit, this could be the one.

This semidry, fruit-forward bottle has a vibrant pink hue and a crisp finish. One editor thought it would be the perfect bottle to accompany a cheese-plate picnic while another envisioned it as the perfect base for homemade frosé.

Dry but bursting with flavors of juicy watermelon and red currant, this one was the crowd favorite by far. A good tip is to chat up Trader Joe’s employees for intel on which wines are popular. At checkout, I asked the Trader Joe’s cashier if any of the Rosés I chose were selling well. He quickly scanned the labels and pointed to this Emma Reichart bottle. At that moment, I should have turned around and grabbed a few more. At just $5, this refreshing Rosé holds its own. If you’re lucky enough to see it in stock – it has been flying off of the shelves – do yourself a favor, and just buy a case.