retail cost: $15 – $25

Montaribaldi Sigiuja Rosato Nebbiolo 2016

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Montaribaldi Sigiuja Rosato
Varietal: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Piedmont
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Much darker in the glass then most, almost ruby-red grapefruit in color. Made from nebbiolo, this is tight when first released. A year later and this wine has released some great dark berry and plum notes. Bone dry and rich lasting finish make this perfect for a chilly spring day.
Montaribaldi Sigiuja Rosato Nebbiolo 2016

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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.
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Casas del Bosque Gran Reserva Pinot Noir

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Casas del Bosque
Fanciful Name: Gran Reserva
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Casablanca Valley
Retail Price: $17.95

Tasting Notes: Sourced from some of the highest elevations in Casablanca, this cool, austere pinot overdelivers. Much like a pommard, it is driven by minerals and dark fruit. Try it with grilled salmon.
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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.
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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.
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Fire Road Pinot Noir

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Fire Road
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlborough
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Dark and bright ruby red, across the glass. The nose and palate share a common thread of cherry and bright berry fruit. The finish is balanced, with elements of spice, texture and balancing acidity. Excellent for the price!
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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.
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Straight Shooter Pinot Noir

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Straight Shooter
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Oregon
Appellation: Willamette Valley
Retail Price: $22

Tasting Notes: The aromas of raspberry, strawberry and ripe plum lead into a mouth full of the same, supported by supple tannins and a strong mineral backbone. This is real crowd pleaser that works with loads of dishes, including Asian cuisine.
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Siegel Special Reserve Pinot Noir

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Siegel
Fanciful Name: Special Reserve
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Leyda Valley
Retail Price: $18.99

Tasting Notes: Bright ruby, a touch on the lighter side, in the glass. The nose and palate share a common theme of bright red fruit, with floral hints. The finish is bright, and very well balanced. An excellent Chilean pinot noir.
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