Victoria Moore: Rosé isn't just a wine, it's a state of mind

Nothing says summer like the most refreshing wine of them all, says our wine columnist

It’s telling that when Kylie Minogue first thought of having her own wine label, it wasn’t the usual dream of owning a villa with a view of a vineyard that seduced her. Instead, as she told The Sunday Times, one warm night over dinner under the stars in Nashville, she thought: ‘I’d love to have my own rosé.’

Rosé isn’t just a wine, it’s a state of mind. A glass of pale pink wine speaks of sun-warmed skin, blue skies, bright light, olive trees, al fresco café tables,a gently swishing sea and relaxation. It’s a grownup version of ‘My Favorite Things’ from The Sound of Music – and, you can drink it.

No wonder we hurtle towards a glass of it as soon as the sun comes out. You could probably write an accurate retrospective weather summary by looking at spikes in rosé sales, which usually correlate with sunshine and balmy temperatures.