Wine of the Week: A to Z Rose.

Wine: A to Z Rosé 2011 Price: $12 Tasting notes: fresh strawberries; crisp, well-balanced, nice for sipping before dinner Story: If your idea of a rosé wine is white zinfandel, then you need to get to know …

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Wine of the week: Hitching Post Pinks.

Wine: Hitching Post Pinks 2009 Price: $18 Tasting notes: light, bright berry flavors, with a crisp start and soft finish Story: We love a nice rosé while we’re having appetizers on the Side Porch on a warm July …

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Wine of the Week: Project Paso Old Vine Zin

Wine: Project Paso Old Vine Zinfandel 2009 Price: $9.99 Tasting notes: nicely balanced, with ripe fruit that doesn’t overwhelm Story: Very much in the running to be the new Mooth House Red, Project Paso’s Old Vine Zin …

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Wine of the Week: A. Rafanelli Zinfandel

Wine: A. Rafanelli Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2005 Price: $45 Tasting notes: plush and full-bodied, with jammy fruit, caramel and not-too-sharp spice Story: One of our very favorite wines, and it does Rafanelli no disservice to say …

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Wine of the Week: MacMurray Pinot Noir

Wine: MacMurray Central Coast Pinot Noir Price: $15 Tasting notes: ripe red berries, soft cinnamon, a bit of pepper Story: This is a reliably delicious Pinot Noir, with a plusher mouthfeel that’s less astringent and austere than …

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Wine of the Week: Montes Cherub

Wine: Montes Cherub Rosé of Syrah 2009 Price: $12 Tasting notes: tart strawberries; a zippy, acidic wine that’s crisp, refreshing and great with food Story: If your idea of a rosé wine is white zinfandel, then you …

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