Tablas Creek continues to fashion one of California’s boldest and most innovative roses. Made primarily from Mourvedre, with touches of Grenache and Counoise, the 2006 Rose offers up aromas of plums, figs, earth, red currants, and strawberries. This full-bodied, dry, heady rose can stand up to full-flavored food given its strong personality and beautiful fruit. A knock-out example of an old style rose made in a modern winery, it should provide plenty of pleasure over the next 12 months. Tel. 805-237-1231; Fax 805-237-1314

Just delicious, a wine you can’t stop drinking. The cherry-berry and spice flavors are full-bodied and dry, while the mouthfeel is just so pretty, all silk and crisp acidity. Drink this Mourvedre, Grenache and Counoise blend soon for its youthful beauty.——S.H.(7/1/2007)—— 90