Beckmen Vineyards 2013 Grenache Rose  

• BECKMEN VINEYARDS 2013 GRENACHE ROSE :

Always a winner, this pretty cranberry-hued rose tastes of ripe fruit but it’s dry. It offers delicious aromas and flavors of zingy red fruit, from bright raspberries to strawberries and cranberries nicely balanced with citrus highlights. It’s a great choice for sipping, or enjoying at the dinner table. It’s so versatile it will pair nicely with most meals, roast chicken, gently spiced Mexican cuisine, shellfish, bouillabaisse, or a goat cheese pizza. It can be found in local restaurants, and it’s available at California Fresh for only $17.99 retail.

Gloria Ferrer NV (nonvintage) Blanc de Noirs

• GLORIA FERRER NV (NONVINTAGE) BLANC DE NOIRS:

This delicious pink sparkling wine is an excellent value at only $14.99 a bottle, on sale at Von’s. With my Von’s card, I received another discount, plus another by purchasing the wine in the six-pack carrier, which saved me 30 percent total on the bottle price! Believe me, this is well worth buying a six-pack. Its pretty, pale-pink color leads to delicious notes of bright cherries, strawberries, and raspberries beautifully nuanced with notes of tangy citrus. It’s drinkable on its own yet versatile enough to pair with a wide variety of foods from poultry to halibut and shellfish. It also makes a refreshing aperitif for guests before a dinner party. It’s $18.99 on sale at BevMo!