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www.cheersonline.com 47 May 2015 • rich with hints of strawberries, raspberries and cherry; consistent quality. Great with ham, Indian food and appetizers. ($17) (92) Chateau La Tour St Anne Rosé 2014 (France). This delicate wine delivers cherry and strawberry notes. It pairs well with lighter dishes or on its own, and should be served well chilled. ($15) (92) Domaine St Croix Cuvee Montlaures 2014 (France). Lively and elegant, full-up berries and minerality leading to a balanced, fruity fi nish. ($24) (92) Dr. Konstantin Frank, Dry Rosé 2014 (New York). The darker pink color showcases the blend of different varieties—pinot noir, merlot, cabernets sauvignon and franc. Ripe and attractive berry fruit on the nose is followed by a taste that's clean and bright, with a refreshing and satisfying fi nish. ($15) (92) Martin Ray Vineyards and Winery Rosé of Pinot Noir 2014 (California). This rosé from the Russian River Valley will awaken your senses starting with its pink rose-petal color followed by fl oral notes of raspberry and orange blossoms and continuing with beautiful tropical fruit and lime fl avors. Medium bodied with excellent balance. ($15) (92) Villa Sandi Il Fresco Rosé (Italy). A lovely and bright blend of glera and pinot nero. A small amount of the red wines is added to the white, contributing to the pale salmon color. Fresh berries on the nose are followed by the bright fruit, with some added weight and complexity. A longer fi nish adds to the appeal. ($15) FOUR STARS (91) Casa Ferreirinha, Vinha Grande Rosé 2014 (Portugal). 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 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 fi nish. Great with a wide range of foods. ($15) (91) Castello Banfi Centine Rosé 2013 (Italy). A Super Tuscan rosé; a blend of sangiovese, merlot, and cabernet sauvignon. A bright pale pink, the nose is highlighted by wild berry and some cherry. The taste is similar, with bright and clean berry fruit, with good texture and structure. The fi nish is clean, and bright. Exceptionally refreshing and tasty. ($12) (91) Charles & Charles 2014 (Washington). Vibrant pink with complex fl avors of straw- berry, raspberry and cherry. A blend of syrah, mourvedre, cabernet, grenache and cinsault. A touch of citrus on the fi nish cleanses the palate for the next sip. ($12) (91) Chateau Riotor Cotes de Provence Rosé 2013 (France). An elegant rosé from the heart of Provence grown in soils of sand and red schist. This is quite refi ned, and shows lots of Provencal character with notes of watermelon, strawberries and minerals. Vibrant acidity makes this a great pairing for light fair or just a wonderful, refreshing thirst quencher. ($20) (91) Domaine de Reuilly Pinot Gris Rosé 2014 (France). From the obscure Loire Valley appellation (Reuilly), 100% pinot gris. Beautiful light salmon color. This leans to the lighter side, but still very serious. More citrus notes, grapefruit and maybe some pear. Great mineral notes. ($22) (91) Domaine Pegau, Pink Pegau Rosé 2014 (France). This salmon-colored Rhone from southern France is cool on the palate with fresh hints of lemon and grapefruit. A mouth-watering dry rosé that leaves you wanting more. Excellent as an aperitif or served with meaty fi sh. ($20) (91) Fattoria di Magliano, Ilario Rosato 2014 (Italy). From the same region of pro- duction where many Super Tuscan wines are produced, this rosé of Sangiovese is sure to please. Salmon pink in color, the bright and lovely cherry and berry fruit notes on the nose are inviting. The palate is clean and vibrant, with a good backbone. A great food-pairing wine. ($19) (91) Jaboulet Parrallèle 45 Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2014 (France). Composed of a typical southern Rhône blend of grenache, cinsault and syrah, the wine is a pale salmon in the glass. On the nose and palate, there is an attractive compbination of bright red fruit, with hints of citrus. Exceptionally refreshing, this could be your "go-to pink" for the spring and summer. ($13) (91) Le Cirque, Cotes Catalanes Rosé 2014 (France). A beautiful shade of pink, this three-grape blend (grenache noir, syrah, grenache gris) has ripe strawberry and spice fl avors with a long fi nish. For those looking for a gateway from red to rosé, this is your bottle. ($14) (91) Muxagat 2013 Rosé (Portugal). This bright pink rosé of Touriga Nacional is a fi ne example of high-quality Douro Valley wine- making. 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 fi nish is long and dry, making the wine a great, food-friendly choice. ($18) (91) Rosé de Floridene 2014 (France). Tangy red currant and cherry fl avors show good energy and lift with a spine of juicy acidity. A fl oral quality comes up on the zesty fi nish, which leaves a tangy berry skin note behind. ($20) (91) Vinha da Defesa Rosé 2014 (Portugal). This blend of syrah and aragonês (tempra- nillo) is a brilliant deep pink in the glass. The nose of red berries is echoed by the palate. The fi nish is lingering and balanced. A great wine of class and refi nement. ($15) (90) Angels and Cowboys, Sonoma County Rosé 2014 (California). When you taste this rosé, the fi rst thing you will notice is its creamy complexity with bright acidity. With hints of strawberry and citrus lime, this blend of grenache, malbec, pinot noir and tempranillo is perfect for sipping. ($15) (90) Broadbent, Vinho Verde Rosé (Portugal). This rosé from Portugal's largest wine region is truly a crowd pleaser, perfect for a summer party or a weeknight gathering. This low-alcohol wine has a light effervescence with a ripe raspberry emphasis and will satisfy both the wine