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This 40% Grenache and 60% Cinsault rosé blend will make a wonderful summer evening barbecue wine, or even works well as a dry apertif before a romantic dinner. Pairs well with grilled salmon and calamari.

Winery: Chateau Saint-Pierre
Vintage: 2010
Variety: Rosé
Region: Côtes de Provence France

Aromas of dark berries, peppery notes, and a smooth finish make this wine perfect for pairing with a great pizza or your favorite red meat.

Winery: Las Tizas vineyards
Vintage: 2008
Type: Red
Variety: Malbec
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Price: $14.99

Like all Rieslings, the Fess Parker 2005 is semi-sweet (3.5% residual sugar), but not to be mistaken for a dessert wine. Floral aromas and hints of orange and lychee nut are followed by crisp flavors of peach and pineapple in the mouth. Serve slightly chilled alongside spicy Asian food, soup and salad, or fruity desserts.

Winery: Fess Parker Winery
Vintage: 2005
Type: Riesling
Region: Santa Barbara County, California
Ratings: SILVER MEDAL, 2006 California State Fair Wine Competition
Price: $11.99

A Rhonish blend, with Barbera and Zinfandel, the ’04 Big House Pink is refreshingly dry with invigorating acids; minerally-herbal and subtle in flavor.

Winery: Ca’ del Solo
Vintage: 2004
Type: Rose/Blush
Region: CA, USA
Ratings: Wine Enthusiast & Best Buy: 90 points
Price: $8.99