The 2007 Montecastrillo Rosado is medium pink-colored with a fruity bouquet of strawberry and cherry. This leads to a crisp, dry Rose which has excellent breadth on the palate, savory flavors, and a fruit-filled finish. Serve it with brunch or bistro cuisine over the next 1-2 years. Importer: Aurelio Cabestrero, Grapes of Spain; www.grapesofspain.com

Cherry, green almond and herb flavors have good cut in this dry rosé, which is a bit austere, but shows focus and depth. Drink now through 2009. 2,000 cases made, 700 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add

Ribera is not prime rose country, and this wine doesn’t much help the cause. Cherry cough drop aromas are about all you’re going to get, while the palate is jumpy and sour, with apple skin and grapefruit flavors. Too much like a sucking candy.——M.S.(10/1/2008)—— 82