Ros wines coming to store shelves and 2015 was a good year

Late spring means ros, so as June approaches, expect B.C. wine retailers to start turning pink.

That's what On The Coast Master of Wine Barbara Philip says. The 2015 vintage has some excellent examples, especially from Provence, although other regions have their charms.

"In Spain and regions outside of Europe, styles tend to be richer with deeper colour and can match with more flavourful foods," she told On The Coast host Stephen Quinn. "Ros signifies the start of summer to me and I love the dry styles with delicate colour, aroma and flavour. I recommend them with springtime foods like wild salmon, spot prawns or fresh goat cheese."

If you're as big a fan of Ros as Philip, you'll want to check out her picks for this week.

• On The Coast's beer and wine stories
• Languedoc-Roussillon wines becoming known for quality and sustainability
• B.C. wines can sparkle with the best of 'em, columnist says

Domaine du Dragon. Cuve Prestige. Ctes de Provence. France. 2015. $24.99

"This is classic Provenal ros with apale salmon colour, a fine minerality and fresh red berry aromas. It is made from Syrah, Grenache and Mourvdre."

Terres de Saint Louis. Cteaux Varois en Provence. France. 2015. $18.99

"The vineyards in Cteaux Varois are at higher altitude than many in Provence (200-500m) and bring a particular freshness to the wines. Terres de Saint Louis is a blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah."

JoieFarm Ros. Okanagan Valley. 2015. $18.99

"Dry and fuller bodied than a Provenal ros, the JoieFarm has intense flavours of B.C. cherries and orange peel. It would stand up to beef or lamb on the grill."

Don Hugo Tempranillo Ros. Spain. 2015. $8.99

"Simple and fresh with cherry and strawberry notes, this is an ideal patio wine. Try it with grilled fish."

With files from CBC Radio One's On The Coast