2008 Melipal Rosé 88 points

Malbec, Mendoza, $13



Dry, crisp and refreshing with a pure palate of strawberry, raspberry, cherry and pomegranate. With a floral undertone through-out it does not disappoint. The finish is clean and dry with very faint hints of creamy vanilla and citrus, drink now.

2007 Red Guitar Old Vine Rosé 88 points

Garnacha, Navarra, $10




This rosé has some nice zip and slight sweetness; Fresh strawberry, raspberry, kiwi and other citrus flavors delight the palate. Lively and refreshing mouth-feel with a long finish that's slightly sweet, drink now.

2007 Vina Sardasol Rosado de Lagrima 88 points

Vina Sardasol 2007 Rosado de Lagrima (Navarra) $11



Refreshingly clean with sweet berry aromas; Pretty strawberry, peach, orange rind and nectarine fill the palate with flavor. With zippy acidity and a bone dry finish this is a very good rose to drink everyday.

2007 Isenhower Rosé 91 points

Rosé Blend, Horse Heaven Hills, $17



This rose is a blend 58% Counoise, 30% Mourvèdre and 12% Grenache that is dense and concentrated; Strawberry, raspberry, vanilla and spices are dense on the palate. This rosé is well balanced with restrained acids. The finish is bone dry with hints of vanilla and white pepper, drink now thru 2010.

2007 Bodegas Faustino Faustino V Rosado 89 points

Rosé Blend, Rioja, $13



This not your typical cherry/strawberry flavored rosé; Big citrus notes on the palate of mandarin orange, pink grapefruit, tangerine and spice meld well together. This rose has balanced acidity and is bone dry with a zip of fresh fruit on the finish.

2007 La Vieille Ferme Rosé 88 points

Rosé Blend, Côtes-du-Ventoux, $9


Dry, crisp and clean that fill the mouth with flavor; Strawberry, cherry and a unusual undertone of mocha fill the palate with flavor. With a great price this rose can't be beat. The finish is full of citrus that carries the flavor a long way.

2007 Kenwood Pinot Noir Rosé 88 points

Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, $13



Light and refreshing with a slightly creamy side to it; strawberry, cherry cream, cloves and allspice dance on the palate. Bone dry with balanced acidity and a crisp, clean finish.

2007 Condesa de Leganza Rosado 88 points

Tempranillo, La Mancha, $12



This rose is different than most...off-dry, light sweetness. The palate is awash with cherry, strawberry, ripe raspberry and a hint of spice. Balanced acids and vibrant fruit meld well for a long smooth finish, drink now.

2007 El Coto Rosado 88 points

Rosé Blend, Rioja, $12

This Rosé blend is different from the typical style, crisp, light and refreshing. With zesty Mandarin orange peel, white peach and cantaloupe flood the palate for nice summer drinking. The finish is light and to the point, drink now.

2007 Green Point Rosé 88 points

Pinot Noir, Victoria, $18


Another great lip smacking Rosé for the summer time. This easy-drinking Rose floods the palate with cherry's, strawberry's and watermelon. Hints of fresh raspberry and a touch of vanilla finishes off this crisp, clean wine, drink now.

2007 The Wolftrap Rosé 89 points

2007 Rosé Blend, Western Cape, $11

Dry and crisp with a delicate nose and light body. On the palate notes of sweet strawberry, very light spice and even subtle undertones of earth. With a lean finish of vanilla and balanced acidity makes for a nice summer wine, drink now.

2007 CVNE Cune Rosado 89 points

Rosé Blend, Rioja, $13

This Rosé blend of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha is stylish and refreshing; aromas of strawberry and spice leeds to orange blossom, nectarine and more strawberry. This bright and crisp summer wine has a clean and refreshing finish, drink now.

2007 Slowine Rosé 91 points

Rosé Blend, Overberg, $12

This rosé blend is a lip smacker with a bright pink color and very interesting blend; a bright and fresh nose of strawberry and spice. On the palate it opens with complex layers of cherry, fresh strawberry, and light spice. The finish is crisp and bone dry with no residual sugar, drink now.

2007 Montes Cherub Rosé 92 points

Syrah Rosé, Colchagua Valley, $16

I love rose because when I open a bottle with friends they think it's sweet...not! Much darker than typical rose's, rich, ripe and perfectly balanced. Bing cherry's, raspberry and an under tone of earthy spice, with a luscious mouth feel. The body is light that's bone dry on the palate with a hint of vanilla on the finish. Yum! Montes has done a great job on this wine, drink now thru 2010.

2006 Toad Hollow Pinot Noir Rosé 86 points

Pinot Noir Rosé, Sonoma County, $10


This easy drinking bone dry Pinot Noir Rosé is light in style and flavor. Wild strawberry, white pepper and a hint of spice flow through the palate for a decent wine. Bracing acidity balance out this uncomplicated Rosé for a great price, drink now.

2006 Tablas Creek Rosé 91 points

Rosé Blend, Paso Robles, $25



Tablas Creek makes fabulous blends, reds, whites, rosé and always highly rated. The 2006 Rosé is pure, powerful and rich, the nose has intense ripe strawberry's and spice. This wine is fully dry and full-bodied, pomegranates, white peach, and raspberry flood the palate. Racy, crisp acids and spice finish off this beautiful, Rhône style blend of Mourvèdre 60%, Grenache 28%, and Counoise 12%. Drink now.

2006 Domaine de Nizas Rose 91 points

Rosé Blend, Coteaux du Languedoc, $16


Domaine de Nizas goes for a full-bodied style of rosé, but manages to pull it off because the fruit is so vibrant and lively. With a brilliant violet tint with notes of wild strawberries dominate, with acidity, a touch of caramel and minerality.
This cuvée is a refreshingly crisp wine that embodies the Domaine's style of finesse, elegance and complexity.