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Argento Rosé 2020, Mendoza, Argentina Drink: 2021-2023. 13245 12.50% D 750 mL  $10.95. July 8, 2021 Full Review
Zonte's Footstep Scarlet Ladybird Rosé 2017, Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia, Australia: A juicy, vibrant, well-priced Australian rosé. Full-bodied Australian rose with lots of acidity. Raspberry aromas and lots of spice. Pair with cold cuts. Drink: 2018-2020. 408476 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. June 9, 2018 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Tutiac Lion and the Lily Rosé 2019, Bordeaux A.C., France Drink: 2020-2021. 15397 12.50% D 750 mL  $17.95. September 4, 2020 Full Review
Ogier Rosé 2020, Cotes du Ventoux, Rhone, France Drink: 2020-2021. 134916 13% D 750 mL  $14.25. August 15, 2018 Full Review
Reine des Fleurs Rosé 2020, Languedoc A.P., France Drink: 2021-2022. 19841 12.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95. October 1, 2021 Splendid Salad 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
Mediterranee - Berne Esprit Rose, France  12%  750 mL  $22.38. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Terres de Saint-Louis Rosé 2017, Provence, France: A stunning rosé, especially for this price! Light-bodied yet packed with flavour. Aromas of small field berries and some orange zest on the finish. Pair with seafood or enjoy as a chilled aperitif. Drink: 2018-2020. 234575 13% XD 750 mL  $13.65 Score: 90/100. August 15, 2018 Best Value Rosé Wine. Full Review
Francois Dulac Les Trois Cypres 2017, Cotes De Provence, France: A lovely, pale Provencal rose with aromas of small field berries. Dry and refreshing. Enjoy as a chilled aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2018-2020. 483040 13% XD 750 mL  $16.00 Score: 89/100. August 15, 2018 Best Value Rosé Wine. Full Review
Ogier Rosé 2017, Cotes Du Ventoux, Rhone, France: Juicy and mouth-watering with racy acidity for seafood. Aromas of field berries. Pair with grilled seafood. Drink: 2018-2020. 134916 13% D 750 mL  $14.25 Score: 88/100. August 15, 2018 Best Value Rosé Wine. Full Review
Lafage Miraflors Rosé 2017, Cotes Du Roussillin A.C., France: A juicy, savoury southern French rose. Pair with grilled veggies. Drink: 2018-2021. 367375 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. June 6, 2020 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Cote Bleu Mediterranee Rose 2017, Southwest, France: Lots of sweet strawberry aromas and flavours on this light-bodied French rose. Juicy acidity for grilled salmon and chicken. Drink: 2018-2020. 541276  12.50% M 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 86/100. August 15, 2018 Best Value Rosé Wine. Full Review
La Vieille Ferme Rosé 2017, Ventoux, Rhone Valley, France: A dry, mouth-watering southern French rose from the Rhone Valley. Lovely aromas of strawberry and dried herbs. Pair with grilled chicken. Perfect as an aperitif, chilled, or companion to seafood. For five generations, the Family Perrin has been making the wines of La Vieille Ferme between Avignon and Orange in southern France. They also make the coveted Rhone red wine Beaucastel. Excellent price for this rosé. Drink: 2018-2020. 622134 13.50% XD 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 89/100. August 15, 2018 Best Value Rosé Wine. Full Review
Provence Rose Chateau De Berne Emotion Provence Rose - Chateau De Berne Emotion, France  13%  750 mL. January 1, 2018 Full Review
Gérard Bertrand Gris Blanc Rosé Organic 2023, Pays d'Oc, Midi I.G.P., France Drink: 2025-2026. 14673 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95. January 3, 2025 Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Baglietti No.1 Organic Rosé 2023, Italy Drink: 2024-2025. 32401 12% D 750 mL  $15.95. May 11, 2024 Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Castello di Gabbiano Dark Knight 2016, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy Drink: 2018-2022. 540898 14.10% D 750 mL  $18.95. May 26, 2018 Full Review
Gran Passione Rosso 2016, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: Lots of sweet chocolate on the nose and palate from generous oak aging. Fleshy ripe purple plums and blueberries on the nose with sweet chocolate and mocha flavours on the palate of this smooth, full-bodied Italian red wine. Intense purple violet tints in the glass. Polished tannins. Vanilla spice sweetness on the finish. Pair with game dishes. Drink: 2017-2023. 410704 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. November 25, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Ricasoli Albia Rosé 2020, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy Drink: 2021-2022. 556266 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95. June 12, 2021 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Izadi Larrosa Premium Rosé 2017, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: This light-bodied pretty rose is made from Spanish old-vine Garnacha grapes. Aromas pf fresh strawberry and spice. Pair with seafood and salads. Drink: 2018-2020. 490961 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. July 7, 2018 Best Value Rosé Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Izadi Larrosa Rosé 2019, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Love this fragrant Spanish rosé with fresh peach and strawberry aromas on the nose. Dry with mouth-watering acidity balanced with ripe strawberry, soft spice, light herb flavours on the palate, Produced from Old Vines Grenache. Drink: 2020-2021. 490961 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. June 22, 2020 Best Value Rosé Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Matchbook Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Dunnigan Hills, California, United States Drink: 2020-2024. 478743 13.90% D 750 mL  $24.95. September 24, 2020 Full Review
Gnarly Head 1924 Limited Edition Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Lodi, California, United States Drink: 2020-2024. 16199 15% D 750 mL  $19.95. November 3, 2020 Full Review
Buena Vista Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, North Coast, California, United States: From the Boisset Collection, Buena Vista 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is an easy-to-love Cab with grapes sourced from North Coast, California and is amazing value at $20. Full-bodied and smooth with ripe dark fruit, cassis, blueberry, cocoa, spicy and savoury on the palate. The wine was aged 11 months in 10% new French oak. Founded in 1857, Buena Vista holds the title of California's first premium winery. Drink: 2022-2026. 254458 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 19, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

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