Well when it comes to rose, Robertson are sure in the pink. Half of the RECM Best Value rosés hail from the valley of wine and rosés – Van Loveren, Arabella and Rooiberg.

Van Loveren Blanc de Noir Shiraz 2014 score 15.40 price R34.00 value R64.90
Secret Cellar Rose 2014 score 15.30 price R29.99 value R55.19
Cloof Rosy Rose 2014 score 15.10 price R30.00 value R52.33
Arabella Pink Panacea 2014 score 15.40 price R40.00 value R69.45
Rooiberg Winery Natural Sweet Rose 2014 score 14.90 price R29.00 value R44.93
Landskroon Blanc de Noir Pinotage Off-Dry 2014 score 15.20 price R37.00 value R54.32

Based on score alone, the picture is hugely different:

Highlands Road Rose 2013 score 15.70 price R60.00 value R75.36
Rivendell Rose 2013 score 15.50 price R55.00 value R73.33
Van Loveren Blanc de Noir Shiraz 2014 score 15.40 price R34.00 value R64.90
Arabella Pink Panacea 2014 score 15.40 price R40.00 value R69.45
Altydgedacht Cabernet Franc Blanc de Noir 2014 score 15.40 price R50.00 value R60.74
Akkerdal SG Blush 2013 score 15.40 price R50.00 value R57.87

with Elgin, Durbanville, Bot River and Franschhoek popping up. With summer in the waiting room, a delicious assortment of styles to whet any whistle without costing the proverbial King’s ransom.