Domaine Houchart Cotes de Provence Rosé 2006. Superbly juicy and fresh with some lovely, perfumed watermelon-y fruit; a bit softer style. $10.95

Domaine Massamier La Mignarde "Cuvee des Oliviers" Vin de Pays des Coteaux de Peyriac Rosé 2006. Smells of ripe strawberries and loamy earth; some hefty fruit here, but bone dry and nicely balanced. A honey. $9.95

Chateau Pesquié Cotes du Ventoux "Terrasses" Rosé 2006. Classic Provencal character and proportion; near ideal balance of fruit, soil, and acids; a little gem. $10.95.

Eric Asimov “while [Spinetta’s] 2004 Ca’ di Pian Barbera d’Asti has certainly seen some small oak barrels, the wine does not taste overtly modern at all, because the effect of the oak is so well harmonized with the character of the barbera grape. If I had a yard and an outdoor grill, I’d want bottles ... of La Spinetta nearby”