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Marqués de Cáceres

Rioja Rosé Blend 2024

This dependable rosé is a rich, pink salmon color, with a mineral-laden nose featuring lemon, strawberry, and cherry aromas. The palate is dry, fruity and laced with minerals. A good level of acidity provides for excellent food pairing and a refreshing demeanor on its own. There’s a touch of orange peel on the finish.

The wine is a great chilled sipper, but also pairs well with spring salads, summer grilling, or paella, if you're up to it.
— 4 months ago

Dave, Tom and 3 others liked this

Château Routas

Rouvière Côteaux Varois Rosé Grenache Blend

Dependable traditional fry Provence rose — 2 years ago

Raul Pérez

Ultreia Saint Jacques Mencía 2020

Consistent notes. Dependable. — 10 months ago

Ira, Shay and 11 others liked this

Landmark Vineyards

Damaris Reserve Chardonnay 2022

The classic caramel/baking spice notes crop up on the nose but cut with fresh apple cider. The palate follows suit, bringing pear and citrus into the fold. The body is a medium-plus premise, and while the flavor profile verges on rich and the alcohol elevated, somehow, it all integrates into more than the sum of its parts. New bottle look, dependable, delicious taste! — 2 years ago

Tom, Peter and 7 others liked this

Domaine du Pegau

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2016

Eases some of the pain of covid Christmas. Delightful year and dependable producer. — 4 years ago

Trimbach

Alsace Riesling 2021

Dependable. — 2 years ago

Tom, Juan and 7 others liked this

Torre dei Beati

Giocheremo Con i Fiori Abruzzo Pecorino 2022

Very dependable. A touch of integrated funk in 2022. — 2 years ago

Sarah Bignami
with Sarah
Bob, Tom and 10 others liked this

Bogle Family Vineyards

California Petite Sirah 2017

Affordable, dependable, easy to find. What’s not to like? Reminds me of the old Italian/American brands from the North Coast and Central Valley from the 1970s, cheap, good value, but this has better fruit. Purple-red, highly extracted pigment. Jammy and minty notes in nose with a hint of funk. Raspberry, cherry and spearmint flavors in mouth, tart berry-ish finish on initial pour. Caught somewhere with a limited selection of wines? This will save the rest of your day. Tannins emerge after 45 minutes, fruit flavors meld after 60. — 5 years ago

Trixie, Neil and 3 others liked this
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Trixie

Happy holidays! 🍷