‘Wines for the superyacht’: The case for fine rosé
From Queen's award-winning Provençal debut to Sacha Lichine's fabled Garrus, there is a serious, superyacht-worthy side to pink wine
July 14, 2026
Jonathan Ray
Jonathan Ray is Spear’s longstanding drinks writer. His work has also appeared in the Telegraph, Spectator, FT, GQ, The Field and Boat International. He is the author of several books on wine, which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and holds a PhD in history from London University.
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