Ask most wine drinkers about the most romantic bottles for special occasions, and one style is sure to come up time and time again: sparkling rosé. It makes sense, given its lovely pink hue and the celebratory nature of bubbles. “It’s the pinks and reds, we associate these with romance,” says Wine Enthusiast Tasting Director Anna-Christina Cabrales, a Champagne superfan. “There’s also just something about hearing the pop of a cork, you know something special is about to happen.” These beautiful bubbles get their blush hue from the skins of black-skinned grapes, conveyed either via blending in still red wine or allowing juice to undergo a short period of skin contact (a process known as saignée). The shades of the resulting wines can span from light salmon all the way to rich, almost blood red. Meanwhile, flavors can range from white strawberry, watermelon and red fruits to savory notes, like bacon, herbs and spices including clove, black pepper, tarragon, mint and thyme. All of these elements make the category incredibly diverse and well-suited for a wide variety of palates. “People don’t seem to understand the versatility of sparkling rosé,” says Cabrales. These rose-tinted wines, which are now produced around the globe, pair well with all kinds of dishes, from tuna steaks and pork chops to rich Wagyu beef—yet another reason any one of the the bottles listed below are ideal for the holiday of love. Start with caviar or oysters and move onto steak, quail or even veal Milanese before digging into dessert. “If you want to stick to one wine and one wine only, you can absolutely do it with sparkling rosé,” says Cabrales. The texture and, in many cases, minerality of top sparkling rosés add depth throughout the meal, she says, and can help to elevate certain aspects of meatier dishes. Whether you’re planning on picking up a bottle for a singles party or a sentimental dinner with that special someone, here are the top sparkling rosés to elevate Valentine’s Day or, really, any celebration. Best Domestic Best to Pair with Steak Best Value Rosé Champagne Best Hidden Gem Best Crowd-Pleaser Best to Pair with Seafood Best Budget Best to Drink Straight Best Franciacorta Best Champagne Why You Should Trust Us All products featured here are independently selected by our team, which is comprised of experienced writers and wine tasters and overseen by editorial professionals at Wine Enthusiast headquarters. All ratings and reviews are performed blind in a controlled setting and reflect the parameters of our 100-point scale. Wine Enthusiast does not accept payment to conduct any product review, though we may earn a commission on purchases made through links on this site. Prices were accurate at the time of publication.