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"A delightful dry rose in the Southern French tradition with flavors of fresh raspberries and strawberries with a hint of spice in the finish. A perfect match for Mediterranean cuisine, chicken or fish from the grill, or simply for summer sipping."

"It has a mellow bouquet of dried herbs, terracotta tiles and dusky black fruit that is very well-defined. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin: tart red berried fruit, laced with tobacco and dried herbs on the dry, crisp finish. This is a superb classical Rioja Crianza."

"Bright violet to the eye, with some floral/fruit hints on the nose. Wild strawberries and fresh red cherries on the palate, and both framed by a suggestion of chocolate—with just a hint of tannins emerging with time. Classic, classic, classic beaujolais with its bright red fruit and silky texture; this is bistrot wine at its very best, and will turn the head of even the most jaded wine geek. Insanely inexpensive at the moment—so buy this one by the case (or two—yes it's that good!) for a ready supply to enjoy throughout the spring and summer months."

"The wine aromas open up to blackberry and cassis with a hint of cedar in the background. The wine has a rich entry, which leads to a full mid-palate and a long, soft finish. The flavors mimic that of the aroma with dark fruit and a hint of chocolate on the finish."

"The 2011 Artaruzi Garnacha has a light, crisp nose of crushed strawberry, raspberry and dried rose petals that unfurls nicely with aeration. The palate offers crisp and crunchy cranberry and red currant fruit with zesty acidity towards the terse, slightly brittle, chalky finish."