The Bootleg Prequel is a blend of syrah, petite sirah, grenache, mourvedre, viognier and zinfandel with similar ripe flavors but with more oak-driven nuances such as vanilla and spice.

An almost even division of merlot, petite sirah and syrah, this ripe and generous blend shows off round dark berry flavors.

Impress mom on Mother’s Day with one of these 12 great winesApple and mineral aromas with strawberry and citrus flavors. Vibrant and opulent.

The 25 Best Rosé Wines of 2020 - #4This Mendocino County bottle is not just great rosé but a serious wine. Salted watermelon and toasted fennel seed aromas provide a concentrated, nuanced nose. The palate introduces a mix of sour cherries and underripe stone fruits. With well-incorporated tannins, this rosé has the structure to pair with thinly sliced grilled red meat.

The 25 Best Rosé Wines of 2020 - #12An outlier in many respects, this Sonoma rosé is made from Italian variety Sangiovese, which most will know as the red grape used in Chianti. This bottle offers more than just novel appeal, though. It smells like bubblegum and whiter pepper, and the palate is lean with racy acidity. You’ll need to order directly from the winery, but this unicorn is worth the hunt.

The 25 Best Rosé Wines of 2020 - #15This Oregon Pinot Noir pours a delightful cotton-candy hue. The nose is floral, while the palate offers concentrated fruit (mainly sour cherries) and light tannins. Avoid serving too cold or you’ll miss out on its interesting textural character.

The 25 Best Rosé Wines of 2020 - #19This Oregon rosé smells like a breakfast bowl, with aromas of strawberries, honeydew melon, and yogurt. The palate has a slightly creamy texture, but a fragrant mint note helps cut through the richness. No food needed here; this is a wine to savor on its own.

The 25 Best Rosé Wines of 2020 - #20 A 100 percent Pinot Noir from California’s Santa Maria Valley, this is a lively, fruit-forward rosé. Generous acidity lifts its ripe watermelon and plum core, while hints of white pepper add a dash of nuance.

La Crema is an artisanal winery that focuses exclusively on cool-climate appellations. That means grapes spend more time on the vine allowing for a deeper, more dramatic spectrum of flavours and aromas to develop. And that creates decidedly rich and layered wines like this one. Presenting multi-layered flavours of red, blue and black berry fruit, the finish is smooth, warm and accented with exotic spice. Will appeal to most pinot lovers but is generally seen as a good starting point for many.

Sourced from four distinct cooler climate coastal vineyard sites, including Monterey County (50%), Santa Barbara County (33%), Mendocino County (16%) and Sonoma County (1%), Kendall-Jackson’s signature chardonnay boasts tropical flavours of pineapple, mango and cantaloupe that mix with citrus notes that burst on the palate. There’s some toasty oak and slick butter rounding out the finish – which will be widely appealing, no doubt. Fits right into a price-point that’s hard to ignore.

10 Fresh California Rosé Wines to Drink Right NowHands-down a top bottle across my group of tasters, this bottle was also a pleasant surprise, for none of us would have guessed it was made from sangiovese grapes. You don't see a ton of rosé of sangiovese; even in Italy, it's not the preferred grape for pink wines. They tend to be darker in color, even slightly coppery, but this bottling from Sonoma's Alexander Valley is more akin to a Provence-style rosé: very pale, almost transparent. Light and elegant, it's expertly balanced with a slight sherbert aroma and notes of strawberry shortcake, wild cherry, and citrus. An ideal cheese wine, this rosé is the full package, and as one friend eloquently put it, "it has a beginning, middle, and end."Benovia 2019 Rosé of Pinot NoirSophisticated, lush, and creamy with plenty of depth, this rosé is so much more than her pretty pink hue. Sourced from the cool, Russian River Valley, Benovia's rosé awakened happy memories of my mother's fruit trifle on the Fourth of July, a medley of peach, nectarine, and strawberry with a dollop of cool whip on top. Stow this bottle away for a romantic, al-fresco dinner on a balmy summer evening. Grilled salmon would be a perfect pairing. // $32 at benoviawinery.comRAEN winery on Instagram: “Today is the official day we celebrate Mother Earth || ?? ?? ?? || I like to think we celebrate her everyday in our actions, beliefs and…”Raen 2019 The Monarch Challenge Rosé of Pinot NoirThere are a lot of wine brands out there doing good with sustainable, organic, and biodynamic farming practices, but this small Sonoma Coast winery takes its commitment to Mother Earth up a notch. Raen founded an initiative called The Monarch Challenge, which uses proceeds from this wine to spread awareness about the need for clean, chemical-free farming practices. As for the wine itself, juicy is the first word that came to mind. This rosé has what my friend dubbed "the gusher effect," because each sip literally bursts with mouthwatering, white peach flavor. // $28 (releases April 29); for more information, go to themonarchchallenge.org.Gretchen Brakesman on Instagram: “It’s here! Really, it’s here. Our 2019 Red Thread Wine Howell Rose is in the house. If you can’t make it here, we can ship to you.…”Red Thread Wines 2019 Howell Mountain RoséDon't let the color of this rosé of zinfandel fool you; it's not your mother's sickly-sweet white zin. In fact, this is a serious rosé for red wine lovers. Made on Napa Valley's Howell Mountain, it's dry yet still mouthwatering, and has significant structure and tannin, making it a great choice to pair with food. Only 38 cases of this wine were produced, so you'll want to jump on it quickly. // $26 (releases in May); redthreadwines.comJustPink! 2019 Rosé from CaliforniaWhen I heard winemaker Julien Fayard was releasing a new rosé, I had to try it, for his Azur rosé has been a go-to for years. His latest, JustPink!, makes your mouth water like you've been wandering through a desert for 40 days. It's a "serious" rosé, especially for the price—the kind that winemakers go crazy for—and is the only true blend on this list, made from syrah, grenache, and pinot noir. Fresh and bright, it has a strong presence of ruby grapefruit with a lingering, jolly rancher finish. // $25 (releases May 1); justpinkwine.comClif Family on Instagram: “If you're like us, then you can never have enough Rosé in your glass or stocked up in your cellar, which is why we are eager to welcome our…”Clif Family 2019 Rosé of GrenacheI'm pretty much a fan of everything Napa Valley's Clif Family does (yes, it's owned by the same people that founded Clif Bar), and this rosé is no exception. Rosé of grenache is starting to have a bit of a moment in California, and it's one of the more popular grapes used in rosés of Provence. This rosé, sourced from cool and foggy Mendocino, has a beautiful, rose petal color with a floral nose to match, a burst of sour watermelon candy on the palate, and a zesty finish. Chill this one good and pair it with a Mexican or Indian meal. // $26 at cliffamily.comGamling & McDuck 2018 Feral Rosé of Cab FrancYou might as well just skip ahead to the link because this baby is currently on sale for half-off its usual price and is a now steal at $12 (or $72 for a six-pack). My initial excitement for this wine came from the cute cats they have printed on the bottle, which promote Gamling & McDuck's fundraiser project for cats. Secondly, I was intrigued because it's a rosé of cabernet franc, a grape you rarely find in pink form. It's always a bummer when the hype of the label doesn't translate in the glass, but the good vibes stuck around in this one thanks to its silky mouthfeel, bright aromatics—you even get a hint of the savory notes cab franc is known for—rich strawberry compote flavor, and a lasting finish. As a bonus, they're currently sending out custom quarantine dominos to play with your cat during SIP. // $12/bottle or $72/6-pack at gamlingandmcduckstore.comMarch Wines 2019 Rosé of St. LaurentIf you've never heard of St. Laurent grapes, don't feel bad. Most widely produced in the Czech Republic and Austria, you won't find much of it stateside. Just how rare is the varietal? According to March Wines, there are only three acres of it in all of California, planted on a Sonoma vineyard. St. Laurent is often described as a "beefier pinot noir," which could explain the added texture and weight to this rosé. Its obscurity is reason enough to give this bottle a go, but as a bonus, it's also quite tasty, bright, and smooth with stone fruit flavors. // $25 at marchwines.comSilver Trident Winery on Instagram: “Quarantine will be over soon, so don’t get caught running out of Rosé! The Tasting home is open daily for curbside pick up 11 am to 4 pm.…”Silver Trident, 2018 Apollo's Folly RoséThis bottle will make you feel fancy AF, even in your SIP uniform. Packaged in an elegant and minimalist bowling pin–shaped bottle—reminiscent of the Miraval rosé from Branjelinas Provence chateau—it's one of those wines you'll want to keep on display to impress future guests (whenever we can have guests again). But, alas, this rosé of pinot noir is simply too good to sit on a shelf as a trophy. It completely blankets your tongue with great acidity and fruity notes of grapefruit, white peach, nectarines, and apricot. // $32 at silvertridentwinery.comEnRoute 2019 Rosé Facile à BoireI've dubbed this rosé my new "old reliable." A label produced by Napa Valley's famed Far Niente, EnRoute's Russian River rosé of pinot noir is perfectly balanced with notes of white peach and strawberry dominating the glass. Facile à Boire literally translates to "easy drink," and this is definitely a crowd-pleaser. Save this one for when you're finally able to host a barbecue for all your friends. // $32 at enroutewinery.comRELATED ARTICLES FROM YOUR SITECalifornia Rosés to Sip While the Weather's Warm - 7x7 Bay Area ›RELATED ARTICLES AROUND THE WEBThe 15 Best Rosé Wines from Around the World, According to ... › capture wines benovia winery raen winery red thread wines justpink wine julien fayard azur wine clif family winery gamling & mcduck march wines silver trident winery enroute winery far nienteDon't miss a Bay Area beat.Sign up for 7x7's biweekly newsletter and get the latest events, restaurant openings, neighborhood guides, NorCal escapes + more right in your inbox.EmailBy submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: 7x7 Bay Area, 6114 La Salle Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94611, US, http://7x7.com. 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You don't see a ton of rosé of sangiovese; even in Italy, it's not the preferred grape for pink wines. They tend to be darker in color, even slightly coppery, but this bottling from Sonoma's Alexander Valley is more akin to a Provence-style rosé: very pale, almost transparent. Light and elegant, it's expertly balanced with a slight sherbert aroma and notes of strawberry shortcake, wild cherry, and citrus. An ideal cheese wine, this rosé is the full package, and as one friend eloquently put it, "it has a beginning, middle, and end."

The 25 Best Cabernet Sauvignons for2020It’s big and oaky. The fruit is rich and tart; you’ll smack your lips for real. The tannins are subtle at first but then they settle in, giving the wine a nice long finish. It could use maybe one more year in bottle to soften up a bit, but this is a typical steakhouse red that you can bring to the parents or gift the boss.

The 25 Best Cabernet Sauvignons for2020The cool thing about this wine is that it won’t cost you too much, and you still get some seriously powerful Cali Cab vibes. This bottle is still aging, but is showing some awesome right now. It has nice tight fruit, with classic aromas thatwill remind you of cherries (maybe even cranberries), a forest in October, and a whiff of cracked black pepper. The tannins are young and dry, but create a nice framework for the fruit. It’s such a nice, balanced wine, and would kill as a gift toimpress the boss or maybe an in-law.

The 25 Best Cabernet Sauvignons for2020This wine shows the full power of Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s dark and brooding and deserves descriptors such as: dense aromas of mocha and blackberries with slight hints of white and black pepper. All this means that this bottle is straight-up amazing. It has a rustic edge on the palate that will onlysoften over another year or so. If you’re going to spend this much money on Napa, please consider this bottle and buy the most expensive cut of meat you can afford.

Next we venture to the well-balanced Cambria Estate Winery 2018 Katherine's Vineyard chardonnay, which we pair with strawberry yogurt and waffles. The nose on this wine is spring in a bottle: fresh citrus blossom, flowers, and fruit, complemented by apple and wet stone in the body, with oak influence mid-palate. Sitting with my waffles, yogurt, and chardonnay, I start thinking about Hearst Castle and the ridiculously well-to-do: If each millionaire financially adopted each of the restaurants they regularly eat at (just for the shelter-at-home duration), everyone's favorite places wouldn't have to close down after the quarantine.

Rich raspberry, cranberry and spice rack on the La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2018 showed the winery has really stepped up its game.

In a statewide trend, the Siduri Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2018 seems more like its brethren from California for its ripeness, but stays true to its earthy Oregon roots as well.

On the austere side and true to its site, the Siduri Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2018 mellows out with elegant blue fruit, sage and rosemary.

The Siduri Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2018 had raspberry, black cherry and spice rack flavors, while the plush mouthfeel of the Siduri Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2018 had darker fruits and mountain scrub notes.

The Siduri Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2018 had raspberry, black cherry and spice rack flavors, while the plush mouthfeel of the Siduri Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2018 had darker fruits and mountain scrub notes.

We also tried the 2018 Naissance Napa Valley sauvignon blanc from Galerie Wine; a perfect wine to enjoy on a group video chat from your lanai.This low-production wine is aged using three methods: stainless steel tank, concrete egg and neutral oak barrels. It is aromatic, tropical and fresh, with nicely balanced grapefruit on the finish.

Very dark purple in the glass, this wine smells of black cherry, graphite and black plum. In the mouth, black cherry, tobacco leaf and pencil shavings mix with darker earthier notes of licorice and dried flowers. Excellent acidity and muscular tannins.

La Crema is always reliable for a straightforward but unsurprising bottle of pinot noir, and this Monterey-sourced bottling offers few twists for the drinker. Notes of cola on the nose are counterbalanced by a fairly meaty, often doughy body, where notes of black pepper interplay with a core of raspberry, cherry, and some rhubarb. Easygoing and uncomplicated — and about as expected for a wine at this price level.

Few people would dispute the assessment that Russian River Valley, in Sonoma County, is one of the premier regions in California — if not the planet — for growing chardonnay and pinot noir grapes. Of course a lot can happen between the conjunction of nature and human beings in the vineyard and what ends up on the bottling line. La Crema Chardonnay 2017, Russian River Valley, is unfortunately a prime example of that premise. The color is medium straw-gold; the wine indeed displays more density, more complexity that the two models mentioned above, but it also reveals an insidious oak influence that skews its character toward burnt sugar, strident baking spices, roasted citrus flavors and toasted coconut qualities. I know that some people — to my great perplexity — like this style of chardonnay, and for them I bestow a rating of Very Good+ on this wine. It ain’t for me though.

The geographical range narrows somewhat here, though Sonoma Coast is still a vast area that actually makes no sense as a unified appellation; the topography and soil are too varied. Still, this region produces many fine examples of chardonnay and pinot noir. The example here displays a pale straw-gold hue that practically shimmers in the glass; classic notes of pineapple and grapefruit, yes, but infused by hints of jasmine and honeysuckle, quince and ginger, with spare touches of cloves and nutmeg; for the price, this is a chardonnay that delivers superb tone and presence on the palate, as well as keen acidity and a plangent element of limestone minerality that dominates the drawn-out finish. 13.5 percent alcohol. Drinking beautifully now and through, I estimate, 2023 or ’24.