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Does any wine signal summer more than a refreshing rosé? 1958, outside the Carlton Hotel, Cannes. Yep, that’s rose. Getty Images Depending on what part of the country you live in, when the first day of summer hit on June 21, it was either a continuation of a heat wave or, in the northeast, an unseasonable chilly day (I was wearing fleece in upstate New York). But that didn’t stop me from thinking about rosé wines that are truly summer in a bottle, no matter how fickle Mother Nature is. Pop open one of these rain or shine and transport yourself to summer, whatever your local weather. A quartet of roses that sing summer Producers Château Gassier Rosé, Cotes de Provence. Stone fruit and tangerine join the red-berry party, accompanies by flecks of pink grapefruit. Pretty label makes a nice presentation on the table. Blend of traditional southern France grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Vermentino, the latter adding a zesty character. Cuvaison Grenache Rosé 2024, Los Carneros. Estate-grown baby red fruit from the market with raspberry and strawberries making a tender appearance along with watermelon and sweet florals—not heady, but present and pretty. As it opens, a deeper red fruit shows up—currant and pomegranate. Lively and happy; zesty and fresh all around. Leos Cuvee “Augusta” Rosé, Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Named for the winemaker’s mother, this is a rather atypical blend of Grenache, Bourboulenc, a tropical-fruited white grape of southern France typically used in blends; and Vermentino, which always adds a punch. An area to watch: at the crossroads of the Luberon, Mont Ventoux (Provence’s highest peak and known as the killer leg of the Tour de France) and the Alpilles, it delivers delicious wines such as this as a good bargain (this one from $20 – $24). Portlandia Rosé 2024 Columbia Valley,…

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