Known as either blush, rosé, rosato or plain pink. Dry Rosé is midway between the red and white wine. This crossover wine as they coined it will be the focus of this month’s article. They are not your typical sweet rose. They possess distinct dry and crisp quality, even with residual sugar contained in them. Dry roses are produced from quality grapes and experienced vintners. They are commonly full-bodied and more complex in flavor. Versatility is also one of its great characters. It goes extremely well with various dishes like ham and turkey. The dry roses that will be featured here are 2006 vintages. The roses are listed in increasing weight and flavor intensity- from lighter to fuller. Imported Dry Rosé Wine Recommendations YALUBMA, 2006 SANGIOVESE ROSÉ, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, $11-$12 Medium purple-pink color. Features the flavors of raspberry, strawberry, rhubab and cinnamon. Full-bodied and intensely flavored. Crisp, long finish. Drink through the end of the year. GREEN POINT, 2006 PINOT NOIR ROSÉ, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, $14-$16 Delicate and fresh. Aromas of red berry, cherry and strawberry. Tastes of floral, strawberry and red currant. Supple and finely textured. Well-balanced and medium-bodied. Drink through the end of this year. HACIENDA ARAUCANO, 2006 CARMENERE ROSADO, VALLE CENTRAL, CHILE, $10-$11 Full-bodied. Slightly orange pink hue. Aromas of fruits and herbs, alongside cherry and raspberry. Subtle tannic finish, accentuated with earthy undertones. Drink through the end of this year. BRAMPTON, 2006 ROSÉ, COASTAL REGION, SOUTH AFRICA, $10-$11 Bright pink color. Medium-full bodied. Laced with flavors of rose petal, strawberry and cherry. Noteworthy depth and length. Excellent. 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 9% Syrah, 2% Petit Verdot. Drink through the end of this year. BODEGAS ADA, 2005 RED GUITAR, OLD VINE ROSÉ, NAVARRA, SPAIN, $11-$13 Pink to raspberry color. Intense in character and flavor. Tasting of raspberry, plum, strawberry and plum. Well-balanced. Drink through the end of this year. MULDERBOSCH, 2006 CABERNET SAUVIGNON ROSÉ, STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA, $11-$13 Clear strawberry wine color. Complex nose with aromas of rose petal, strawberry and cherry. Tastes of pomegranate and berry fruits. Aromatic and medium full-bodied. 2% Cabernet Franc. Drink through the end of this year. VINA DONA PAULA, LOS CARDOS, 2006 MALBEC ROSÉ, LUJAN DE CUYO, ARGENTINA, $8-$10 Delicious aromas of plums, blackberry, blueberry, sweet tar, black pepper, mint and truffle. Medium-full bodied. Well-balanced. 15,000 cases. Drink through the end of this year. Domestic Dry Rosé Wine Recommendations LYNMAR, 2006 VIN GRIS, ROSÉ OF PINOT NOIR, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, $23-$25 Clean and moderately intense. Aromas of strawberry, cranberry and raspberry with slight touches of orange and rose petal. Dry and crisp acidity. Supple in texture and well-balanced. Drink through the end of this year. DOMAINE CHANDON, 2006 PINOT NOIR ROSÉ, CARNEROS, $19-$21 Light pink hue. Delicate harmony of cherry blossoms, watermelon and strawberries. Palate is full of cherries, strawberries and red ruby grapefruit. Bright, refreshing finish. VINA ROBLES, 2006 ROSEUM HUERHEURO, PASO ROBLES, $14-$15 Wonderful and delicious. Aromas of wild strawberries. watermelon and kiwi fruit. Notes of lilies and rose petals. Vibrant and crisp acidity. Full-bodied and well-balanced. Excellent. 60% Grenache, 40% Syrah. EPIPHANY, 2006 GRENACHE ROSÉ, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, $16-$18 Dry. Features subtle hints of strawberry, clove, toast and raspberry. Complex and richly-textured. Well-balanced with persistent finish. Drink through the end of this year. TABLAS CREEK VINEYARD, 2006 ROSÉ, PASO ROBLES, $28-$30 Rich, ripe and intensely flavored. Features the aromas of sage and juniper, as well as white plum and watermelon. Tastes of ripe strawberries, with crisp acidity and long finish. . 60% Mourvedre, 28% Grenache, 12% Counoise. Drink through the end of 2008.