Over the past couple of weeks, we've been sampling some new Rosé wines. The ones from Washington will be in the May and June issues of the Review of Washington Wines. But first, here's one from France's Côte de Provence.

2020 Peyrassol Côtes de Provence Rosé, "Les Templiers" ($15.99 - Safeway) - Light copper-pink colored, this exudes intriguing aromas of strawberries, pink peach, orange peel, pink roses, lavender and pink incense. The flavors are lightly extracted but well delineated, with notes of grape skins, peach stones, and Provençal hillside minerals. The back picks up fraise and pêche liqueurs and a twist of orange peel, followed by a crisp, nicely fruited finish. 18+/20 points.

The following wines will be in the May issue of the Review of Washington Wines (on line April 23). Here are capsule reviews, full ones to be in the next issue.

2020 Gramercy Cellars Olsen Vineyard Rosé, Yakima Valley ($22) - Composed of 50% Cinsault, 26% Grenache, 24% Syrah, this offers a pink color and enticing aromas ofsStrawberry, currants, watermelon, tangerine and perfumes, with fresh, sprightly flavors and a pleasingly juicy finish. 18.5/20 points.

2020 The Walls "Cruel Summer" Rosé, Yakima Valley, French Creek Vineyard ($25) - This 80% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre combination shows a light copper-pink color and lovely aromas of strawberry, tangerine, star fruit, summer flowers and white incense. The flavors are lightly extracted, but well delineated, evoking a Côte d'Azur afternoon. 18.5/20 points.

2020 Aluvé Sangiovese Rosé, Walla Walla Valley ($23) - Light copper-pink colored, this possesses enticing aromas of raspberry, Rainier cherry, watcmelob and tangerine with more extraction than the color would seem to indicate, with notes of grape skins, melon rind and minerals, followed by a pleasing dry finish. 18.5/20 points.

2020 Efestē Oldfield Estate Rosé, Yakima Valley ($25) - This 52% Mourvèdre, 48% Grenache combination offers lovely aromas of strawberry, kiwi, tangerine, orange blossoms, lavender and pink incense. The flavors are fresh and lively, with pink fruits, accented by grape skins, cherry stones and minerals. 18.5/20 points.

2020 Saviah Cellars Rosé, Walla Walla Valley ($22) - From the Dugger Creek Vineyard, this offers a light copper-pink color and intriguing aromas of strawberries, pink cherries, tangerine, pink roses and cherry blossoms. The flavors are bursting with bright red fruits and the back picks up a bit of spritz on the way to a nicely juiced finish. 18.5/20 points.

2020 Tranche Estate "Pink Pape" Rosé Wine, Yakima Valley, Blackrock Vineyard ($22) - This Rosé (42% Grenache, 35% Cinsault, 23% Counoise) presents a pale pink-copper color and attractive aromas of strawberry, pink cherry, pomegranate, pink grapefruit and cherry blossoms. The flavors are lightly extracted and lively. For those liking a lighter Provence-like Rosé, this merits 18.5/20 points.

2020 Walla Walla Vintners Rosé, Walla Walla Valley ($22) - Although not stated on the label, this is 100% Sangiovese. It shows a light pink-copper color and lovely aromas of strawberries, Rainier cherries and tangerine with scents of cherry and orange tree blossoms. The flavors are bright and vivacious with a crisp, minerals dry finish. 18.5/20 points.

The following to be in the June issue of the Review of Washington Wines.

2020 Gorman "The Devil Wears Pink" Rosé, Yakima Valley, Boushey Vineyard ($18) - Brilliant pink-copper colored, this possesses enticing aromas of strawberry, pomegranate, tangerine, pink lilac, lavender and incense. The flavors are bright and fresh and the back picks up fraise liqueur and pomegranate seed followed by a juicy, lightly spiced finish. 18.5/20 points.

2020 Lu & Oly "Flowerhead" Rosé, Columbia Valley ($20) - A Mark Ryan Family wine, this 89% Sangiovese shows a light copper-pink color and attractive aromas of strawberry, Rainier cherry, tangerine peel, cherry blossoms and pink incense. The flavors are fresh and lively and the back picks up fraise and cerise liqueurs. For those liking a light, fresh style, this gets 18.5/20 points.

2020 Julia's Dazzle Pinot Gris Rosé, Columbia Valley ($18) - Light copper colored, this possesses intriguing aromas of strawberry, pink peach, cantaloupe, pink roses and orange incense. The flavors are light but deftly extracted, with notes of grape skins, peach stones, pekoe tea and minerals, followed by a brisk, nicely juiced finish. 18.5/20 points.

In addition to the above wines, the June issue will have this Sparkling Rosé:

2016 Northstar Brut Rosé. Methode Champenoise, Columbia Valley ($50) - This features a brilliant copper-pink color, frothy bubbles and exuberant aromas of strawberry, Rainier cherry, orange peel, cherry blossoms and pink incense. The flavors are accented by cherry stones and saline minerals and enlivened by the CO2, followed by a crisp, lively true Brut finish. 19/20 points.