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www.cheersonline.com 48 • May 2015 novice and the connoisseur. ($12) (90) Chateau de la Selve "Maguelonne" Ardeche 2014 (France). An organic blend of grenache, cinsault and syrah. Fresh and delicate—aromatic fruit with a touch of minerality. ($11) (90) Chateau Fabregues Costieres de Nimes 2014 (France). A nice rosé waiting to be discovered—it is supple in the mouth with a nice fi nish and good body full of fresh fruity fl avors. ($16) (90) Domaine Fontanyl Rosé de Provence 2014 (France). Lively and fragrant, this beautiful rosé from Provence shows alluring aromas of ripe berries and dark fl owers. The fl avors of ripe strawberry and wild cherry are presented in a sophisticated manner that preserves the character of the fruit, but in a dry, straightforward style. ($15) (90) Domaine Guy Mousset Cotes du Rhone Rosé 2014 (France). This delightful and crisp rosé offers fresh fl avors of strawberry and cherry. Made primarily from grenache, this dry and clean rosé is nicely balanced with a refreshingly long fi nish. ($15) (90) Fattario di Bisciano Rosado di Toscana 2013 (Italy). This rosé of 100% Sangiovese provides a nice textural expe- rience with seemingly contradictory tart cranberry and ripe cherry fl avors accented by hints of fresh-chopped herbs. The fi nish has a touch of sweetness that makes this ideal for consuming with spicy cuisine. ($11) (90) Hofer Rosé Zweigelt 2014 (Austria). Beautiful color; fi lled with enticing aromas of wild strawberries and a hint of spice on the fi nish. More full-bodied than most rosés. ($17) (90) Inman Family Endless Crush 2014 (California). 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 fl avors and textures. A special rosé for a special occasion. ($25) (90) Le Canon de Montpezat 2014 (France). A blend of merlot and cabernet franc, this rosé is made from direct pressing the berries without maceration and low temperature, to obtain a pale color and retain its freshness. It offers beautiful fl oral and berry notes. ($17) (90) Le Rosé de Mouton Cadet 2013 (France). Produced from typical Bordeaux red grape varieties, the wine is a bight pink in the glass, with slight salmon notes. On the nose, there's lots and lots of berry fruit, and a subtle fl oral hint. The palate is bright and clean, with plenty of clean fruit and an intriguing texture. Showing plenty of class and elegance. ($11) (90) Lioco "Indica" Rosé Mendocino (California). 100% old-vine carignan. This wine has a wild side: Everything from rhubarb, wild strawberries, and raspberry with hints of stone fruit. A great food wine. ($19) (90) Marqués de Cáceres Dry Rosé 2013 (Spain). Produced from tempranillo, the iconic grape of the Rioja region, the wine is a bright, medium-salmon pink. The nose is comprised of fresh berries, with a slight fl oral aspect—very enticing. The palate is bright and fresh, and the elegant berry fl avors persist through the balanced fi nish. ($9) (90) Mezzacorona Rosé 2014 (Italy). From northern Italy, the wine is composed of Lagrein, an outstanding variety of the area. Bright pink with purple hints, the wine provides a lovely bouquet of red fruit and subtle fl oral notes. The palate is balanced by the clean, bright fruit, as well as the backbone and structure common to so many wines of the region. Great with food, it is a very satisfying wine. ($12) ABC Fine Wines & Spirits Orlando, FL Brad Lewis Director of Wine Sales Andina Restaurant/Pearl Wine Shop Portland, OR Ken Collura Director/Sommelier Atlantic Liquors Rehoboth Beach, DE John Driscoll Wine Manager Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits Annapolis, MD Phil Altherr, GM Katie Harper, Wine Sales Berbiglia Wine & Spirits Kansas City, MO Ralph J. Bondon Vice President/Owner Beverages & More! Concord, CA Wilfred Wong E-Commerce Cellar Master Bocanova Oakland, CA Gerardo Acevedo-Vanni GM/Sommelier Bottle Bargains Northport, NY Ryan Armstrong Store Manager Bottle King Liquors Livingston, NJ Steve Carpentier General Manager Bowery & Vine Wine & Spirits New York, NY Bill Beard Manager Brown Derby Stores Springfi eld, MO John Riley Retail Fine Wine Buyer BTG Wine Bar Salt Lake City, UT Louis Koppel Sommelier Bullfrog Wine and Spirits Fort Collins, CO Chuck Carlson GM/Certifi ed Sommelier Cordially Yours Wine and Spirits Depew, NY Jeannine Babcock Director Wine & Spirits Cotuit Liquors Marston Mills, MA Dan O'Brien President Crestwood Liquors Coventry, RI Matthew A. Reay VP Marketing/Merchandising Flute New York, NY Herve Rousseau Owner Frugal MacDoogal's Nashville, TN Jack Mantle Wine Department Great Domains & Estates Windsor, CA Larry LaScola General Manager HMGI Restaurant Group Charleston, SC Bill Netherland Wine Director Hakkasan Group London, England Christine Parkinson Group Head of Wine Happy Harry's Bottle Shop Grand Forks, ND CHEERS NATIONAL WINE PANEL The Cheers National Wine Panel is comprised of beverage experts from restaurants and retail wine stores around the country.