Category: Rosé

v.v. Frontera Rosé

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v.v. Frontera
Varietal: Rosé
Country of Origin: Chile
Retail Price: $6

Tasting Notes: Always a unique blend — refreshing, soft red fruits. Great with shellfish and summer fare. Good value and a crowd pleaser.
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Las Rocas Rosé

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Los Rocas
Varietal: Rosé
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Calatayud
Retail Price: $12

Tasting Notes: 100% Grenache. Light bodied and crisp with Strawberry and cherry flavors. Fairly long, pleasant dry finish. A good buy.
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Las Rocas Rosé 2014

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Las Rocas
Fanciful Name: Garnacha
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Calatayud
Retail Price: $11

Tasting Notes: 100% old vine Grenache from Calatayud in Northeast Spain. Tremendous value. Aromatic with exuberant red raspberry flavors. Lush texture and juicy finish.
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Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Rosé 2014

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Dr. Konstantin Frank
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: New York
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: The darker pink color showcases the blend of different varieties, as the wine is composed of Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc. Ripe and attractive, berry fruit on the nose is followed by a taste that’s clean and bright, with a refreshing and satisfying finish.
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Gruet Brut Rosé

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

Tasting Notes: Always a favorite; fresh, dry and rich, with hints of strawberries, raspberries and cherry; consistent quality. Great with ham, Indian food and appetizers.
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Gruet Brut Rosé

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Gruet
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: New Mexico
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: If I told you one of the top sparkling wines made in America was made in New Mexico, would you believe me? I didn’t at first either, but once I tried the wines from Gruet I was a believer immediately. Booming with pink and red fruits, this rosé brings you to Champagne if you close your eyes. One of the top wineries in America blows away the competition at the price point they are at and even a couple above it. If you want Methode Champeniose sparkling wines, Gruet should be your next stop.
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Mezzacorona Rosé 2014

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Mezzacorona
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Italy
Retail Price: $12

Tasting Notes: From northern Italy, the wine is composed of Lagrein, an outstanding variety of the area. Bright pink with purple hints, the wine provides a lovely bouquet of red fruit and subtle floral notes. The palate is balanced by the clean, bright fruit, as well as the backbone and structure common to so many wines of the region. Great with food, it is a very satisfying wine.
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Fattoria di Basciano Rosé 2013

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Fattario di Bisciano
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Toscana IGT
Retail Price: $11

Tasting Notes: This rosé of 100% Sangiovese. It provides a nice textural experience with seemingly contradictory tart cranberry and ripe cherry flavors accented by hints of fresh chopped herbs. The finish has a touch of sweetness that makes this ideal for consuming with spicy cuisine.
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Castello Banfi Rosé 2013

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Castello Banfi
Fanciful Name: Centine
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Toscana IGT
Retail Price: $12

Tasting Notes: A Super Tuscan rosé; a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. A bright pale pink, the nose is highlighted by wild berry and some cherry. The taste is very similar, with bright and clean berry fruit, with good texture and structure. The finish is clean, and bright. Exceptionally refreshing and tasty.
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Hofer Rosé 2014

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Hofer
Fanciful Name: Zweigelt
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Austria
Appellation: Weinviertel
Retail Price: $17

Tasting Notes: Beautiful color; filled with enticing aromas of wild strawberries and a hint of spice on the finish. More full bodied than most Rosés.
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Villa Sandi Il Fresco Rosé

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Villa Sandi Il Fresco
Fanciful Name: Il Fresco
Varietal: Rosé
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Veneto
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: A lovely and bright blend of Glera and Pinot Nero. A small amount of the red wine is added to the white, contributing to the pale salmon color. Fresh berries on the nose are followed by the bright fruit, with some added weight and complexity. A longer finish adds to the appeal.
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Domaine Saint Antoine Rosé 2014

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Domaine Saint Antoine
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Costieres de Nimes
Retail Price: $11

Tasting Notes: This is 100% Syrah and it shows! The color is cherry-red. There’s a floral bouquet with notes of rosé petal followed by cherry and red currant. Those fruit flavors continue on the palate with hints of spice and minerality. The finish is long, lively and lip-smacking, with just a bit of sweet fruit. Pair this with grilled Salmon.
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