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Zonte's Footstep Scarlet Ladybird Rosé 2015, Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied Australian rose with lots of acidity. Raspberry aromas and lots of spice. Pair with cold cuts. Drink: 2015-2017. 408476 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. April 30, 2016 Best Value Rosé. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Turkey Flat Rosé 2016, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Soft and juicy with low acidity. Light-bodied with pretty, delicate strawberry flavours. Serve as a chilled aperitif. Drink: 2016-2018. 68916 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 87/100. June 17, 2017 Best Value Rosé Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
13th Street Winery Pink Palette Rosé 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A robust Niagara rosé with aromas of rhubarb and cranberry on the nose that follow through on the dry, mouth-watering palate. Good acidity for food. Finishes with pink grapefruit and clementine. Pair this wine with lightly spiced or curried dishes. Drink: 2015-2017. 275834 12% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 87/100. June 25, 2016 Best Value Rosé. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review
Featherstone Winery Rosé 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Aromas of rhubarb-strawberry compote, tinge of sweet raspberry, mostly lovely mouth-watering juiciness. Lovely ballet slipper pink. Finishes crisp and clean. Spritely, refreshing and light with wild field berry aromas. Drink: 2016-2018. 117861 13.20% MD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. April 4, 2017 Best Value Rosé Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Terres De Saint-Louis Rosé 2011, Provence, France: Pretty and light with enticing notes of field strawberries. Good mouth-watering acidity for food. Drink: 2011-2013. 234575 13% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. June 22, 2012 Best Value Rosé Wine. Full Review
Château Val Joanis Tradition Rosé 2016, Luberon, Rhône A.P., France: Strawberry blossoms and roses in sunshine in this rosé. Light, delicate yet delicious and dry. Try it with shellfish. Drink: 2016-2018. 707281 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. June 17, 2017 Best Value Rosé Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Mimi En Provence Grande Réserve Rosé 2016, Côtes De Provence, Provence A.P., France: Soft, pretty and light-bodied with a faint whiff of field strawberries aloft on a warm summer thermal. Please rock the hammock again for me. Pair with late afternoon naps and crab cakes. Drink: 2017-2018. 452573 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. June 24, 2017 Best Value Rosé Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Gerard Bertrand Côte des Roses Rosé 2015, Languedoc, Midi A.P., France: Freshness is everything in this wine. Grenache is ideal for rosé because it matures easily and quickly, has vibrant aromatics, yet keeps its zesty acidity for food. This lovely southern French rosé is a blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah grapes. It's elegant, yet full-bodied for rosé and very satisfying. This grape has a short vegetative cycle and yields enough for production while keeping the fresh character. The bottle for this rosé was created in a competition for students at design schools in Paris. There is actually a rose shape and cut to the glass on bottom, as well as an elegant glass stopper on the top. pair with planked salmon or seared tuna. Drink: 2015-2017. 373985 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. May 22, 2018 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Saint Aix Rosé 2016, Coteaux D'aix En Provence A.P., France: Lovely and light bodied with notes of spring flowers and raspberries. Racy and exciting acidity on the palate. Pair with grilled seafood. Drink: 2016-2018. 451906 13% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. July 22, 2017 Top Rated Rosé. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Henri Gaillard Rosé 2016, Côtes De Provence, Provence A.P., France Drink: 2017-2018. 450825 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95. May 27, 2017 Full Review
Xavier Rosé 2016, Côtes Du Rhône Rhône A.P., France Drink: 2017-2019. 450908 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95. September 2, 2017 Full Review
Château Saint Roch Le Rosé 2017, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: Light-bodied with pretty floral and strawberry aromas and flavours. This dry rose from the southern French region of Cotes du Roussillon offers lots of pleasure. Racy acidity for fresh seafood. Drink: 2018-2020. 557900 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. May 26, 2018 Best Value Rosé Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Carpineto Dogajolo Rosato 2016, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: This robust Italian rosé is made with Sangiovese and Canaiolo, the signature grapes of Chianti. The vines are dry-farmed, which adds extra depth and nuance to this refreshing rosé with lots of acidity. Terrific notes of wild strawberry and field flowers on the finish. Dry and crisp and medium-bodied. Great aperitif or sunset sipper. Dry, refreshing finish. Enticing floral aromas on the nose of this medium-bodied to robust rosé that pairs well with grilled seafood and veal. Drink: 2017-2018. 699934 12.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. March 31, 2018 Best Value Rosé Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Villa Maria Estate Private Bin Rose 2015, Marlborough, New Zealand: Pretty aromas of field strawberries tickle the nose and senses on this vibrant New Zealand rose. It's dry and delicate yet refreshing. It finishes with a touch of spice and sun-dappled berries. Pair with planked salmon. Serve chilled. Drink: 2015-2017. 234377 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. April 30, 2016 Best Value Rosé Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Saint Clair Family Estate Premium Pinot Gris Rosé 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Strawberry florals and spice. Pretty, light-bodied, well-balanced and refreshing. Made from Pinot Gris grapes. Paired with grilled fish and field greens. Drink: 2016-2017. 451740 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value Rosé Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review
District 7 Pinot Noir Rosé 2015, Monterey, California, United States: A lovely aromatic cherry blossom Californian Rosé. Refreshing and mouth-watering. Serve as a chilled aperitif or companion to planked salmon. Drink: 2015-2017. 447201 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Anew Rosé 2015, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: This first vintage of this vibrant Washington State rosé was 2013. Anew Wines belongs to the respected portfolio of Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, that also includes Columbia Crest. This rosé is a blend of 83% Syrah and 17% Sangiovese grapes. Lovely notes of wild berries and clementine with juicy mouth-watering acidity for grilled seafood and veggies. Drink: 2015-2017. 451765 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. July 23, 2016 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Charles Smith Rosé 2015, Washington, United States Drink: 2015-2017. 468652 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95. September 3, 2016 Full Review

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