B L U S H 98 ELIZABVETH ROSE 2010 Rose Wine Napa Valley $16 Beautiful aromas of strawberries, dried cranberries, citrus (grapefruit) and a hint of watermelon. Crisp and refreshing, this dry rose delivers wonderful layers of ripe, sweet red berries and a decent amount of spice in its long, lingering finish. Superb! 97 DIAMOND OAKS WINERY 2009 Rose Sonoma County $18 Very pretty aromas of fresh red fruit, floral elements and hints of anise and spice. The wine delivers everything expected in a wonderfully balanced, crisp, tangy body leading to a long lingering finish. Undoubtedly one of the best roses made from cabernet sauvignon we’ve tasted. (This is a second label of Diamond Oaks Winery.) 97 PEDRONCELLI 2010 Dry Rose of Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley $10 96 PEDRONCELLI 2009 Dry Rose of Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley $10 96 POMAR JUNCTION VINEYARD 2009 Syrah Rose Paso Robles $18 95 VIE 2008 "Belle-Amie" Rose Wine - Santa Barbara County $18 Pretty floral nose, with strawberry, cherry and citrus fruit notes. On the palate, crisp, clean and refreshing, well-balanced fruit with crisp acidity, and a long lingering finish. A great example of an American Rhone-style rose. 94 MICHEL TORINO 2009 Malbec Rose Calchaqui Valley - Argentina $12 93 FOREST GLEN 2009 White Merlot California $11 91 MELINI 2009 Rose Toscana - Italy $9