Yangarra Estate 2007 Rosé

| June 16th, 2009

Not your everyday pink, this strapping, bright, fruit-driven wine has bright cherry, enough velvety tannins to satisfy a red drinker, and a delicious raspberry finish. High in bracing acidity too. Almost perfect. 4.5 out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $13

Sofia 2007 Pinot Noir Rosé

| May 20th, 2009

From the powerhouse Coppola winery comes a soft, dry, elegant pink wine. The earthiness of the pinot fruit comes through, draped in cherry, raspberry and rose petals. Fruit forward but has a refreshing, crisp finish. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $17

Vinum Cellars 2006 Rosé

| September 25th, 2008

If it’s red fruit, it’s in here. Bright strawberry, tart cherry, fragrant watermelon and raspberry. Full-bodied and slightly fizzy, with an earthy finish. Sweetness=1. $12. 3.5 stars.

Bonterra 2007 Rosé Mendocino (California)

| September 3rd, 2008

Dripping with strawberry, tart cherry, raspberry with a fantastic citrus finish. Organic. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $14

Folie à Deux Ménage à Trois 2006 Rosé

| June 4th, 2008

Like a bright fruity salad, with raspberry and ripe red cherry. Wonderful acidic finish. 3 stars out of 5 Sweetness=4 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $11

Columbia Crest 2007 Two Vines Rosé Vineyard 10

| May 21st, 2008

Bold and fragrant, this rosé has bright strawberry and raspberry reminiscent of a fresh, crisp fruit salad. Best rosé deal I’ve tasted in years. 4.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $8

Monkey Bay 2007 Rosé New Zealand

| May 21st, 2008

Refreshing with tart cherry, strawberry cream cheese and juicy watermelon. Bracing citrus finish. Delicious, with just the right sweetness. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $10

Graham Beck 2007 Pinotage Rosé Robertson Valley

| May 21st, 2008

A brisk, earthy wine from South Africa with red cherry, a tinge of strawberry and smooth, refined acids. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $10

Turkey Flat 2007 Rosé Barossa Valley

| May 21st, 2008

This refreshing rose blend made from grenache, shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and dolcetto (an Italian grape) is soft ’n’ elegant, with cranberry, sweet cherry, ripe strawberries and fresh, lively acidity. Quite perfect, really. Drink this one all by yourself.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $17

A to Z Wineworks 2005 Rosé

| August 29th, 2007

Made from the fruity, acidic Sangiovese grape (of Chianti fame), this strawberry and raspberry chiller from Oregon is something you can drink all day. Sweet enough to please a large array of people, yet dry enough to satisfy the wine snobs.3 stars out of 5 Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $12

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