origin: United States

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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Balletto Estate Rose of Pinot Noir Pinot Noir 2017

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Balletto Estate
Fanciful Name: Rose of Pinot Noir
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Retail Price: $22.99

Tasting Notes: This medium-bodied, luscious wine is impressive in its combination of crisp red fruit, cranberries, pomegranate flavors alongside a smattering of orange zest. The smooth texture, savory notes displayed on the mid-palate, present a balanced, focused wine. It lingers on the palate with snappy acidity and a pleasant finish. Complex, impressive and delicious are the words that come to mind. Seek it out, as it will enhance any meal or gathering.
Balletto Estate Rose of Pinot Noir Pinot Noir 2017

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Sanford Rose of Pinot Noir Pinot Noir 2016

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Sanford
Fanciful Name: Rose of Pinot Noir
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Sta Rita Hills
Retail Price: $28.99

Tasting Notes: Sourced from two of their better estate vineyards, this is an elegant rosé. Beautiful color balances the subtle summer fruit, balanced with zesty acidity, and a subtle hint of muted oak and minerality.
Sanford Rose of Pinot Noir Pinot Noir 2016

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Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster Pinot Noir 2017

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Willamette Valley Vineyards
Fanciful Name: Whole Cluster
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: Oregon
Appellation: Willamette Valley
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: This dry rosé wine is actually made from free-run juice from crushing whole clusters of pinot noir grapes. It delivers bright acidity and soft, subtle aromas of cranberry, watermelon, raspberries and strawberries, and exhibits a terrific minerality. Balanced and very enjoyable when paired with salads, poultry or grilled foods.
Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster Pinot Noir 2017

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Miro Cellars Chevalier Vineyard Grenache Rosé 2017

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Miro Cellars Chevalier Vineyard
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Mendocino
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: This wine is from a one-acre grenache vineyard planted specifically for this rosé. The winemaker chose to use no oak, minimal skin contact and long, cold fermentation to develop and preserve the classic flavors of rosé. Brilliant light ruby in color, this dry grenache rosé has notes of ripe strawberry, orange, hibiscus and sometimes with a hint of allspice on the finish. Lively acidity brings this wine into the "easy to drink a bottle" category and needs a sunshine-filled day to enjoy.
Miro Cellars Chevalier Vineyard Grenache Rosé 2017

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Gruet Brut Rosé Sparkling

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Gruet Brut Rosé
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: New Mexico
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: 100% pinot noir. A winner every time. Makes every meal or occasion a sensation. Delicate aroma and flavor of wild strawberry and a long, elegant finish. Great with ham and turkey or just by itself.
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Halter Ranch Rosé 2016

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Halter Ranch
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $24

Tasting Notes: One of the best rosés I have tasted in the last few years. Completely untraditional style for California. I love the edition of the picpoul blanc grape. Pours a darker pink with an orange hue. This wine offers a nice minerality and is layered with both citrus and fresh strawberry. Great complexity with a lasting finish.
Halter Ranch Rosé 2016

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Beringer Founder’s Estate Pinot Noir

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Beringer
Fanciful Name: Founder's Estate
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $10

Tasting Notes: Affordable introduction to pinot noir. Well balanced — lots of ripe, juicy fruit — easy to sip. Great with grilled salmon or your favorite meatloaf.
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A to Z Pinot Noir

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A to Z
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Oregon
Appellation: Willamette Valley
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: Complex flavors of cherry, cranberry and currant with ripe, juicy spice and tannins. Nice long finish.
A to Z Pinot Noir

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Domaine Loubejac Pinot Noir

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Domaine Loubejac
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Oregon
Appellation: Willamette Valley
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: Opening with an outstanding bouquet of rose petal, cherry and raspberry. Zesty and medium-bodied on the palate, it displays a savory flavor and long finish.
Domaine Loubejac Pinot Noir

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Verada Tri-County Pinot Noir

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Verada
Fanciful Name: Tri-County
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $17.99

Tasting Notes: Rich, deep and complex, with notes of cherry, blackberry and a range of spices on a lush texture. Excellent integration of oak with notes of vanilla lingering on the finish.
Verada Tri-County Pinot Noir

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Samuel Roberts Pinot Noir

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Samuel Roberts
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Oregon
Appellation: Willamette Valley
Retail Price: $17.99

Tasting Notes: Bright and focused, showing lovely subtlety but not lacking in structure and flavor. A layer of light tannins underlies powerful notes of cherry and raspberry flavors; slight spice notes linger with the fruit on the finish.
Samuel Roberts Pinot Noir

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