Category: United States

Day Owl Rosé 2016

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Day Owl
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: What a hoot of a simple rosé! Primarily barbera-based with grenache, chenin, cinsault and syrah added for complexity. Very drinkable, with beautiful color, and sour-patch candy finish. Sourced from Madera, Paso Robles, and Central Coast fruit. A great value. 
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Cupcake Rosé

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Cupcake
Varietal: Rosé
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $10.99

Tasting Notes: This rosé offers wonderful flavors of raspberry and strawberry with a subtle hint of cranberry. The gentle texture and balance of fruit and acidity make this a wonderful pairing with a wide variety of food options.
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Underwood Rosé 2017

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Underwood
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: Oregon
Appellation: Willamette Valley
Retail Price: $6.99

Tasting Notes: Fresh and fruity with peach and watermelon on the palate. The short finish makes this quaffable and great for outdoor activities. 375-ml can.
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Decoy Rosé 2017

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Decoy
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $25.99

Tasting Notes: Duckhorn never takes the easy route to their wines. This rosé is a perfect example of shared resources and talents from all their operations. Understated and elegant, with a complex blend of syrah, vermentino, carignan, and pinot noir. Muted spice, zesty effervescence, and great fruit aromatics.
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Gruet Brut Rosé NV Sparkling

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Gruet Brut Rosé NV
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: New Mexico
Retail Price: $17

Tasting Notes: Tradition champagne style from all pinot noir grapes. Orange/pink in color with fine to medium bubbles. Aromas of strawberry are prevalent. The taste is of much darker berry notes. Balanced acidity with a touch of citrus zest. Prolonged dry finish make this a steal. 
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Banshee Rosé 2017

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Banshee
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Mendocino
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: A strong bouquet of watermelon opens to a juicy, focused palate of strawberry and watermelon with a finish that lingers.
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Alexander Valley Vineyards Rosé of Sangiovese Rosé 2017

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Alexander Valley Vineyards
Fanciful Name: Rosé of Sangiovese
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Alexander Valley
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: 100% Sangiovese moves this great example into the decidedly dry category. One of the early proponents for Stelvin — sure makes it easy for those weekend spring picnics. All stainless-steel fermentation. Clean, crisp, with great acidity. Balanced fruit aromas finish with a hint of minerality.
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Essentially Geared Rosé

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Essentially Geared
Varietal: Rosé
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $5.99

Tasting Notes: This canned rosé screams pool party! This medium-bodied rosé is thirst-quenching and refreshing. Lots of bright red fruits and nice acidity. 375-ml can.
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Apothic Rosé 2017

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Apothic
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $12

Tasting Notes: A blend of grenache, tempranillo, pinot noir, sangiovese and “other varietals.” This will take the white zin drinker a step up. A tad bit fruitier than other roses, with concentrated raspberry and strawberry attributes. Creamy finish makes it super easy to enjoy.
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Butternut Rosé 2017

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Butternut
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Central Coast
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: Sweet scents of watermelon, citrus and pale floral notes fill the air. On the palate, an array of strawberry and grapefruit entwine to deliver a crisp, acidic finish.
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Clos Pegase Rosé 2017

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Clos Pegase
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: Rich color hints at the complexity of a pinot noir, cab, sauvignon blanc, and sangiovese blend that delivers great complexity. Sourced from three prime sub-AVA sites in the valley. A touch of plum and licorice round out the flavor profile. 100% stainless, utilizing two different styles of winemaking, then aged for four months in tank.
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Four Bears Rosé 2017

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Four Bears
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: Dry, crisp and mouthwatering. There is no denying the watermelon and cherry on the palate. Such a great value!
Four Bears Rosé 2017

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