Robert Oatley

2009 Rosé of Sangiovese Mudgee ($15). Pretty and crisp, on the light side, with easy-drinking cranberry and raspberry fruit accented with a touch of spiced tea accenting the lingering finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area.

2008 Rose of Sangiovese Mudgee ($18). Focused strawberry aromas and flavors never get blousy or sweet, picking up dried cherry and herbal notes, and even showing a bit of grip on the crisp finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2008-11-11)($15). A nice choice for these last days of summer, this Shiraz/Grenache rose offers crisp strawberry, cherry and peach flavors that finish clean. Altogether drier and more European in style than the vivid color might suggest! Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 09/07)

Yangarra Estate Vineyard 2006 Rose McLaren Vale