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The Beverage Dynamics National Retailer Wine Panel recommends a lineup of top quality / value rosé wines .

For this panel , we asked panelists to taste and rate rosé wines . These could be from anywhere in the world .

As always , these selections include brief tasting notes , a rating and the wine ’ s retail price ( which can vary from store to store and market to market ). Unless noted otherwise , prices reflect a 750-ml . bottle . If you are a beverage professional with a specialty in wine who is interested in participating in the panel , please contact Editor Kyle Swartz at 763-383-4447 , or email him at kswartz @ epgacceleration . com

RATING SYSTEM ★★★★★ Five Stars ( 92-100 ) A top-flight wine . Superior in taste and character and providing an outstanding price / value relationship . ★★★★ Four Stars ( 86-91 ) A very good wine and an excellent value . A wine for which customers will keep coming back .

★★★ Three Stars ( 80-85 ) An above-average wine , at a reasonable price point , which many customers will enjoy .

FIVE STARS

( 97 ) Ron Yates Grenache Rosé 2021 ( TX ). Founded in 2007 , Ron Yates reflects his family ’ s seven generations of commitment to the land and farming responsibly in Texas . Ron is the modern interpretation of the Renaissance Man , with a background in the legal profession and the music industry among his other talents . Inspiration struck from his time in Europe . Realizing the parallels in soil and climate , he founded his winery to focus on Spanish , Italian and French varietals . This stunning rosé is done in the classic French style : 100 % grenache , cold fermenting and aging in stainless steel . Wonderful berry and citrus notes lead to a long , lingering finish . A beautiful wine to start a summer Texas afternoon , and then finish with a chilled salmon dinner ! ($ 32.99 )

( 96 ) Slate Theory Nebbiolo Rosé 2022 ( TX ). One of the new wineries on the Texas 290 wine trail in Fredericksburg , TX . Established in 2017 by the Jones family , they have built a winery that could easily be mistaken for the best in Napa or Sonoma . As their own vineyards mature , they are sourcing the best grapes from the Texas High Plains . 100 % nebbiolo provides a richer foundation with great color and crisp acidity . Cold fermentation retains the purity of fruit and wonderful watermelon and raspberry notes . The best Texas rosé I ’ ve tasted this year ! ($ 34.99 )

( 96 ) Domaine Paul Thomas Rosé 2022 ( France ). 100 % pinot noir from older , organically farmed vines , the wine is a medium-salmon pink . The nose and palate provide a wide range of elegant red fruit , and balancing acidity . A wonderful wine for a wide range of dishes and occasions . ($ 30 )

( 95 ) Rocim Mariana Rosé 2022 ( Portugal ). A blend of touriga nacional and aragonez provide a solid core of fruit and structure . Bright pink to

( 95 ) Alexander Valley Vineyards Dry Rosé of Sangiovese 2022 ( CA ). AVV has been producing rosé long before it was fashionable ( 2005 ), and it certainly shows with this release . Using sangiovese as the base gives it a discernibly unique style with subtle color , floral touches on the nose and wonderful minerality . Cold fermentation in stainless steel preserves the elegant fruit notes of watermelon and strawberries . Perfect “ P ” wine for the porch , patio or pool ! ($ 24.99 )

the eye , the nose and palate exhibit plenty of bright red fruit , with floral notes . Exceptionally versatile , and an excellent value . ($ 17 )

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