Big House Pink California ($10). Easy quaffing here, with juicy fresh strawberry and cherry fruit accented with zesty spice and smoke notes. Ready to drink now. A blend of Syrah (42.5%) and practically everything else — from Charbono, Grenache and Tannat to Zinfandel, Barbera, Tempranillo and more. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2009-10-18)

Calera

2009 Vin Gris of Pinot Noir Central Coast ($16). Loved it — fresh, juicy, bright, dry and crisp, with delicate rose/floral accents to the red berry and cranberry flavors, with light spice notes on the crisp finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2010-07-21)

2005 Vin Gris of Pinot Noir ($14). Dry and crisp, with sleek red berry fruit laced with mineral and a touch of tropical citrus. Practically begs for barbecue! Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (Weekend Wine 07/06)

Clos du Bois

2007 Rose Sonoma County ($12). Light but appealing for its juicy red cherry and watermelon flavors that stay dry through the crisp finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2008-11-04)

2006 Rosé Sonoma County ($14). The sight of a deeply pink California rosé usually makes me nervous — it just looks like a headache in a bottle — sweet and flabby compared to the bone dry, mineral-laced, sharp rosés of Europe that I tend to love. So I was oh so pleasantly surprised by this wine — offering crisp, fresh, aromatic berry flavors that stay on the dry side through the fruity finish, it fit the bill perfectly one recent warm evening on the patio. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (Picks & Nibbles 04/08)

Foppiano 2009 Rosé Russian River Valley ($15). Dry and crisp, with pretty strawberry and floral aromas and flavors, and a juicy, mouthwatering finish. Ready to drink now. A blend of Pinot Noir and Petite Sirah. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2010-12-16)

Rancho Arroyo Grande 2008 Rosé Central Coast Sea Flower ($24). Full-bodied, but dry and tart, with intense cranberry, raspberry and currant flavors laced with wet stone and spice notes. Made from Syrah (65%) and Grenache. Ready to drink now.(2009-08-05)  Locate this wine online or in your area.

Robert Hall

2007 Rosé de Robles Hall Ranch Paso Robles ($15). Vanilla-laced red berry and juicy cherry fruit is aromatic and stays crisp through the spicy finish. A blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre and Cinsault. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 07/08) Locate this wine online or in your area.

2005 Rosé de Robles Paso Robles ($14). All agreed that this was a lovely, vibrant pink color. Rather closed on the nose, with just hints of the spice and fruit to come. Off-dry, but balanced, with “light berry (flavors) with a touch of acidity on the ending and a light, crisp finish,” according to pastry chef Dame Barbara Cook, that pulls in a bit of fresh citrus. Ready to drink now. (Drinks with Les Dames, 08/06) Locate this wine online or in your area.

2004 Rosé de Robles Paso Robles ($14). Loved this wine — could drink it all day! Pretty red currant and sweet raspberry, with appealing orange zest and mineral notes. Nice acidity on the focused finish. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 05/05) Locate this wine online or in your area.

Saintsbury 2009 Vin Gris of Pinot Noir Carneros “Vincent Vin Gris” ($15). Crisp, fresh strawberry and red cherry fruit, with a touch of cream mid-palate, then finishes dry and with mouthwatering acidity. Easy to like. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2010-05-21)

Simi 2006 Roseto Sonoma County ($15). Tasty! Like biting into a fresh summer strawberry, with hints of nectarine and citrus on the finish. A delicious summer picnic or barbecue wine! Ready to drink now. (Party Planning 06/07) Locate this wine online or in your area.

Sullivan Vineyards 2005 Rosé Napa Valley Pink Ink ($18). Made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this rosé is a rich ruby pink, offers pretty cherry, pink grapefruit and nectarine aromas and crisp, medium-bodied fruity flavors that linger delightfully on the clean finish. Ready to drink now. (Splurge Wine 10/06)