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Tonight we hold a tasting of an international selection (France, Spain, Italy and Germany & Argentina) of ten of our favorite summertime (and anytime) libations-dry Rose' wines and Sparklings!  Rose' wines are often neglected here in the U.S. due to the advent of the ubiquitous, soda pop sweet-White Zinfandel. The dry Rose' wines of Europe are a much different beverage. Often made from one of (or several blended) the red grapes Grenache, Pinot Noir, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvedre or Cabernet Sauvignon. The red skin contact is minimized during initial fermentation to a very short contact with the grape juice which results in a blush or Rose' wine. The characteristics of the red wines from the above grapes often come through in these delicious dry wines and sparklings that are served refreshingly chilled to icy cold! Not only very high quality but also offered at truly exceptional values! They are tremendeous for summer sipping and anything from salads to  char-grilled burgers. A great opportunity to stock up on some truly delicious wines! Hosted by wine guru  Barry Alberts

We will also include a selection of complementary artisanal cheeses .

We will taste-
Charles Lafitte-Sparkling Rose'-France;
Francois Montand-Brut Rose'-France;
Bodegas Alconde-Rosado Fresco-Semi-Seco-Spain;
Domain Houchart-Cote de Provence Rose'France;
Scalabrone-Guado Al Tasso Rosato-Bolgheri, Italy;
Borsao-Rosado-Spain;
Susana Balbo-Crios-Rose' of Malbec-Argentina;
Protocolo- Rosado-Spain;
Marco Real-Rosado-Navarra, Spain;
Villa Wolf-Rose' of Pinot Noir-Germany.