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2004 Mas Carlot ($10) This Vin de Pays d'Oc wine from southern France has a spicy, strawberry nose and a delightfully brisk acidity.

2005 Turkey Flat Grenache ($16) A pleasant Australian rosé that's soft and a little bit sweet but still quite refreshing; it's an excellent summer party wine.

2005 Torres Santa Digna Rosé ($10) This Cabernet from Chile is fairly light, with an off-dry finish and a very fair price.

2005 Yalumba "Y Series" Limited Release Sangiovese Rosé ($11) A lively, juicy rosé with an appealing floral nose from an always-consistent South Australia producer.

Alfred Gratien Cuvée Paradis Brut Rosé NV ($110) It may not be cheap, but this paradisical special cuvée rosé Champagne, from a high-quality producer, is certainly well-named. A brilliant blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, it's graceful and elegant, with notes of orange peel and spice.