Natives of the Mediterranean basin have worshipped the restorative powers of rosé for decades. They know that the best way to refresh is a glass of something that transforms the light and warmth of the sun into a delicious chilled elixir that soothes body and soul. Today, consumers the world over have finally caught on. Consumption of premium dry rosé is growing rapidly, led by the wines of Provence. Upscale brands like Domaines Ott and Château d’Esclans/Whispering Angel (Wine Enthusiast’s 2014 European Winery of the Year), celebrity involvement (Brad Pitt/Angelina Jolie and Drew Barrymore) and specialized events like La Nuit en Rosé have fueled the category’s charge. Selected from more than 1,000 rosés reviewed by our tasting panel in the past year, these are our picks for summer’s indispensible beverage. Domaine des Carteresses 2015 Tavel; Cherry-scented goodness, accented by hints of cracked pepper, cinnamon and allspice. Fruit of the Vines Inc. Louis Bernard 2015 Côtes du Rhône;

This plump, succulent wine has enough cinnamon and peppery spice notes to maintain interest sip after sip. Domaine Saint-André de Figuière 2015 Confidentielle (Côtes de Provence La Londe); La Londe’s schist soils give this concentrated wine fresh acidity and a light touch. Château Minuty 2015 Rosé et Or (Côtes de Provence); This medley of red fruit and peach that’s sharpened by acidity and pepper should improve though 2016. Château Vignelaure 2015 La Source (Côteaux d’Aix-en-Provence); A light tang of mineraility provides structure and refreshment. Dionysos Imports Inc. Best Buy. Château de Lancyre 2015 Le Rosé (Coteaux du Languedoc Pic Saint Loup); Small red-berry flavors accented by rosemary and peach pit are framed by soft tannins and delicate spice. Hecht & Bannier 2015 Rosé (Languedoc); Notes of lavender, menthol and bay grace red cherry and berry tones. Frederick Wildman & Sons Ltd. Best Buy. Marqués de Cáceres 2015 Rosado (Rioja); Currants and cranberries mingle easily in this accessible quaffer.

Arrumaco 2015 Garnacha Rosé (Spain); Light and crisp, this is floral up front, dry and citrusy on the finish. Umathum 2015 Rosa (Burgenland); Abandon yourself to this wine’s joyful berry flavors and celebrate summer. Le Fraghe 2015 Ròdon (Bardolino Chiaretto); This is light and floral but ripe, with juicy red fruit and hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Villa Wolf 2014 Pinot Noir Rosé (Pfalz); Vivaciously fresh, this has quaffable fruit and a gloss of dusty mineral complexity. Cenyth 2015 Rosé of Cabernet Franc (Sonoma County); Lithe and complex, offering plum and tangerine notes atop pronounced acidity. Clif Family 2015 Rosé of Grenache (Mendocino); Tempting floral and cherry aromas lead into a vibrant, fruity wine that’s extremely versatile. Klinker Brick 2015 Rosé (Lodi); Dry and delicate, with crisp acids and fresh, charming flavors of pink grapefruit and white peach. Margerum 2015 Riviera Rosé (Central Coast); This light-hued rosé’s crisp, lime-like notes would work well with fish.

Martin Ray 2015 Estate Grown Rosé of Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley); best wine quote everThis is tantalizingly zesty, marrying grapefruit, orange and cherry flavors.wine in france bar Sokol Blosser 2015 Estate Cuvée Rosé of Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills); where to buy wine in bulk for cheapRicher than usual, this bone-dry rosé’s strawberry notes are set in a bed of racy acidity. should i buy organic wine A to Z 2015 Rosé (Oregon); best books on wine tastingThe ebullient strawberry and floral notes taste like spring in a bottle. the best red wine from spain

Efestē 2015 Oldfield Estate Rosé (Yakima Valley); best single wine bottle coolerMourvèdre and Grenache create a lively symphony of citrus, strawberry, herb and spice.best wine in australia 2014 Keuka Springs 2015 Dry Rosé (Finger Lakes); best internet wine dealsCabernet Franc and Lemberger combine in this dangerously quaffable wine. Beresford 2014 Handpicked Grenache Rosé (McLaren Vale); Almost more of a light red in style, this has the tannins to stand up to summer’s grilled meats. Viña Casablanca 2015 Cefiro Reserva Syrah Rosé (Casablanca Valley); Fairly full-bodied for a rosé, this is probably best alongside grilled meat or sausages. Carolina Wine Brands USA. Lime Road 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé (Western Cape);

Aromas of fynbos and blackcurrant leaf lend an attractive herbal edge to the ripe red-fruit core. Meridian Prime Inc. Best Buy.I've started to become accustomed to "the way of the light jacket". Not just because of my recent trip to San Francisco, but because springtime comes with the need to constantly balance between cool, shady spots and sun-drenched sidewalks. And just like I need a light jacket to bridge from jumbo coat to no coat, I need a wine that can do the same. Rosé is the perfect springtime wine because it combines the fuller flavor and body we often see with red wines with the crispness and acidity of a white wine. In fact, sometimes rosés are made in exactly this way—by blending red and white wines together. The more common way of producing a rosé is to pick red-skinned grapes especially for rosé and let the juice have just a short period of contact with the skins (we're talking just a few hours instead of the several days allowed for most red wines). The third rosé-making process is called saignee, meaning "bleed" in French, where some of the slightly-pink juice in red wine production is bled off and fermented separately (leaving the original batch with a greater concentration of skins so it results in a red wine with more robus flavor and tannin.)

It's important to note that rosé is different from "blush" wine, which has a fair bit of residual sugar left in the bottle. Rosés are usually fermented to be fairly—or completely—dry. Last year we gathered up some favorite rosés that offer serious flavor without serious coin, and you should seek those at out your best local wine shop, along with these awesome (but pricier) options from California. Today we're in the market for value rosés (under $13) that you can find in your nearby Trader Joe's. While some TJ's stores have specific selections of rosé from local vineyards, we focused on tasting wines that can be found across the country. After opening 8 bottles, we were left with 4 that we'd definitely seek out again. Read on for the winners of the bunch—some deep in color and flavor, others light and crisp. La Ferme Julien 2011 Rosé ($9) from the Rhone Valley has a relatively dark pink color, and smells like strawberries with a hint of nutmeg. But it's dry and tart, with a bit of grapefruit on the finish.

This blend of Cinsault, Grenache, and Syrah is flavorful enough to hold its own with a chicken pasta or casserole dinner. In a somewhat similar vein, the Albero 2012 Spanish Rosé ($6) has a pretty magenta color. The lingering, raspberry tartness from this wine is balanced by a bit more sweetness than La Ferme Julien—perhaps echoed by the sweet red berry aromas. In keeping with the Spanish theme, consider Spanish bites like manchego and/or jamón iberico with this wine. As the days get hotter and you start craving lighter, more refreshing rosé, pick up a bottle of Mas de la Dame 2012 Rosé ($12). This wine, made from Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah, has a very faint pink color and a nice balance of lemony tartness, a touch of spice, and nice minerality. If you have friends that consider themselves "white wine drinkers", this might convince them to start venturing out. Drink it on its own or use as a sidekick to your next picnic. Stepping into the New World, the Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2012 ($8) from South Africa was another favorite.