87

$12

Dominio del Plata Malbec Mendoza Rose Crios de Susana Balbo 2003 This has nearly the weight of a red; the raspberry and cherry flavors are sweet, ripe and clean.

86

$12

Chateau La Boutignane Corbieres Rose de Saignee 2002 This well-structured French wine has berry and dried-cherry flavors and matches well with food.

86

$10

Miguel Torres Cabernet Sauvignon Curico Rose Santa Digna 2003 This line has consistent, well-priced wines. The rose has a bouncy texture and nice spicy finish.

85

$9

Bodegas Faustino Rioja Rosada V 2002 Many Spanish wine regions produce worthy roses. Riojas have ripe berry and cherry flavors and crisp acidity.

84

$10

Fairview Goats do Roam Rose Western Cape 2003 Fresh and clean, with strawberry and cherry flavors, this rose is kept honest by a pleasant bitter note at the finish.