Bougrier Rosé 2014

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Bougrier
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Rose d'Anjou
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: This crisp, refreshing Loire Valley rosé is filled with fresh berry and fruit notes and is perfect to be enjoyed on its own or with lighter fare.
Bougrier Rosé 2014

Lioco Rosé

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Lioco
Fanciful Name: Indica
Varietal: Rosé
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Mendocino
Retail Price: $19

Tasting Notes: 100% old vine Carignan. This wine has a wild side. Everything from rhubarb, wild strawberries and raspberry, with hints of stone fruit. Great food wine.
Lioco Rosé

J Vineyards Rosé 2013

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J Vineyards
Fanciful Name: Vin Gris
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Retail Price: $19

Tasting Notes: 100% Pinot Noir. Flowery Aroma. Crisp with strawberry, raspberry and cherry flavors. Pleasant lingering finish.
J Vineyards Rosé 2013

Inman Family Rosé of Pinot Noir 2014

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Inman Family
Fanciful Name: Endless Crush
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Retail Price: $25

Tasting Notes: This single-vineyard rosé of Pinot Noir is an outstanding example of grape-growing and winemaking. Pale pink in the glass, the nose is complex and clean. Notes of red berry, tropical fruit, as well as some hints of citrus. The palate parallels the nose, with plenty of bright refreshing flavors and textures. A special rosé for a special occasion.
Inman Family Rosé of Pinot Noir 2014

Guilhem Moulin De Gassac Rosé 2014

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Guilhem Moulin De Gassac
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Pay d'Herault
Retail Price: $12

Tasting Notes: 50% Grenache and 50% Carignan from 25- to 50-year-old vines grown on stony soils. The color is pretty, a pale carnation pink. Nuances of peach, strawberry, wildflower and “flint” all harmonize on the nose. Flavors of not-quite-ripe raspberry, apricot and peach delight the palate and finish with crisp sweet/tart acidity balanced with a hint of minerality. A terrific thirst-quencher.
Guilhem Moulin De Gassac Rosé 2014

Domaine St Croix Cuvee Montlaures Rosé 2014

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Domaine St Croix Cuvee Montlaures
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: AOC Languedoc
Retail Price: $24

Tasting Notes: Lively and elegant, full-up berries and minerality leading to a balanced, fruity finish.
Domaine St Croix Cuvee Montlaures Rosé 2014

Chateau La Tour St Anne Rosé 2014

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Chateau La Tour St Anne
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Cotes de Provence
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: This delicate wine delivers cherry and strawberry notes. It pairs well with lighter dishes or on its own and should be served well chilled.
Chateau La Tour St Anne Rosé 2014

Chateau Grande Cassagne Rosé 2014

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Chateau Grande Cassagne
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Costieres de Nimes
Retail Price: $11

Tasting Notes: 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah. A gorgeous, brilliant ruby color with fresh, ripe aromas of lilac and raspberry. Flavors of sweet/tangy berry and cherry dazzle the palate and finish with racy, crisp acidity. A perfect warm-weather aperitif.
Chateau Grande Cassagne Rosé 2014

Charles & Charles Rosé 2014

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Charles & Charles
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Washington
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Retail Price: $12

Tasting Notes: Vibrant pink with complex flavors of strawberry, raspberry and cherry. A blend of Syrah, Mourvedre, Cabernet, Grenache and Cinsault. A touch of citrus on the finish cleanses the palate for the next sip.
Charles & Charles Rosé 2014

Vinha da Defesa Rosé 2014

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Vinha da Defesa
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Alentejo
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: This blend of Syrah and Aragonês (Tempranillo) is a brilliant deep pink in the glass. The nose of red berries is echoed by the palate. The finish is lingering and balanced. A great wine, of class and refinement.
Vinha da Defesa Rosé 2014

Muxagat Rosé 2013

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Muxagat
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Douro
Retail Price: $18

Tasting Notes: This bright pink rosé of Touriga Nacional is a fine example of high-quality Douro Valley winemaking. Bright pink in the glass, the nose is dominated by fresh red berries. With some aging in older French barrels, the wine has more weight and texture than most rosés. The finish is long and dry, making the wine a great food-friendly choice.
Muxagat Rosé 2013

Casa Ferreirinha Rosé 2014

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Casa Ferreirinha
Fanciful Name: Vinha Grande
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Douro
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: A wonderful example of a Portuguese rosé. Produced in the Douro Valley using one of the promary Port production varieties, Touriga Nacional, the wine is a briliant pale pink in the glass. The nose is dominated by attractive red fruit and berry notes. The palate is bright and fresh, with a long and well-balanced finish. Great with a wide range of foods.
Casa Ferreirinha Rosé 2014