Alexander Valley Vineyards Dry Rose of Sangiovese 2008 3 stars Sonoma County, Calif., $13 GREAT VALUE An exceptional rose, one of the best I've ever tasted from the United States, electric with strawberry, watermelon and raspberry flavors, plus peppery spice to add verve to the firm acidity. The nose has a woodsy herbal quality that evokes springtime. Etude Rose of Pinot Noir 2008 2 1/2 stars Carneros, Calif., $20 Gorgeous strawberry and raspberry aromas with flavors of melon and berries. There's sweetness here, but from the ripeness of the fruit, not an excess of sugar. Wild Rock Rose 2008 2 1/2 stars Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, $16 GREAT VALUE Crisp and vibrant, with refreshing citrus and cranberry flavors and a hint of spice. Wild Rock is a new brand from New Zealand's Craggy Range winery. Bonny Doon Vineyard Vin Gris de Cigare 2007/2008 2 stars California, $15 Consistently one of California's best roses. The winery has released the 2008, but many distributors still have the '07. Don't fret over the vintage: This wine will show more structure with the additional age. It's extremely food-friendly; I've even enjoyed it with grilled rack of lamb. Montes 'Cherub' Rose of Syrah 2008 2 stars Colchagua Valley, Chile, $15 Vibrant cherry-red color and spicy, even meaty aromas yield to a sappy, ripe and mouth-filling wine. Albemarle Rose 2008 1 star Albemarle County, Va., $13 A blend of Bordeaux grape varieties (cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot, petit verdot and malbec) made with the saignee method to concentrate the main red wines of Kluge Estate winery. It succeeds with pleasant strawberry and watermelon flavors and refreshing acidity. 