Here are several wines we've been drinking along with the ones going in the August issue of the Review of Washington Wines which goes on line July 25.

More New 2022 Rosés

2022 Underwood Rosé Wine, Oregon ($13.99 - Safeway) - Produced from undisclosed varieties, this is an amiable Pride Rainbow Rosé. It shows a copper-pink color and attractive aromas of strawberry, pink peach, watermelon, tangerine, pink roses, cherry blossoms, honeysuckle and pink incense. The flavors are captivating, with pink fruits that are accented by grape skins, cherry stones and minerals. The back picks up fraise and pêche liqueurs and orange peel, followed by a nicely juiced finish. Super value. 18.5/20 points.

2022 A to Z Oregon Rosé Wine ($18.99 - Safeway) - This Rosé is as pretty as the flowers on the bottle. Predominately Sangiovese, it presents a copper tinged pink color and expressive aromas of strawberries, pink cherries, pink currants, Mandarin orange, cherry blossoms and pink incense. The flavors, as well, are appealing, with bright pink and orange fruits that are accented by grape skins, cherry stones and minerals. The back picks up strawberry and cherry liqueurs and orange peel, followed by a faintly honeyed juicy finish. Lynn: 3 stars, "Excellent from front to back." 18.5+/20 points.

2022 Argyle Rosé Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley ($23.99 - Safeway) - Deep pink-tinged copper colored, this Rosé possesses intriguing aromas of strawberry, Rainier cherry, red currant, Mandarin orange, cherry blossoms and orange incense. The flavors are well extracted, with notes of grape skins, cherry stones and minerals. The back picks up fraise and kirsch liqueurs and a dollop of crème de cassis followed by a lingering, juicy finish. 18.5+/20 points.

2022 Gérard Bertrand "Coté des Roses" Rosé, Languedocuse ($20.99 - Safeway) - This Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault combination offers a light copper-tinged pink color and attractive aromas of strawberry, pink currant, tangerine, pink roses, pink lavender and pink incense. The pink theme continues on the palate with pink fruits that are accented by grape skins, tangerine peel and Languedoc minerals. The back picks up fraise and cassis liqueurs on the way to a crisp, pleasingly juicy finish. 18.5/20 points.

2022 Domaine de Fontsainte Corbières, "Gris de Gris" Rosé ($22.90 - Foodscape) - Although not indicated on the label, this is 100% Grenache from the Languedoc. It displays a light pink-tinged copper color and attractive aromas of strawberry, red currant, pomegranate, Mandarin orange, pink lilac, pink lavender and pink incense. The flavors are exquisitely balanced with pink and orange fruits that are accented by grape skins, pomegranate seeds and Languedoc scorched earth and minerals. The back picks up fraise and cassis liqueurs and orange peel, followed by a lingering lightly spiced finish. A real "find."  Lynn: 3 of 3 stars. 19/20 points.

2022 Château Thivin Beaujolais Rosé ($23 - The Thief) - Brilliant pink-tinged copper colored, this possesses enticing aromas of strawberries, red currants, Mandarin orange, pink roses, pink lilac and pink incense. The flavors are striking in that they pure Gamay in a Rosé form, with pink and orange fruits that are accented by grape skins, orange peel and minerals. The vibrancy continues on the back with fraise and cassis liqueurs and continuing orange peel, followed by a deliciously juicy finish. "Delicious and everything," says Lynn: 3of 3 stars. 19/20 points.

Other New Wines

2021 G.D. Vajra Rosso Langhe ($16.99 - Safeway) - This is tasty, robust Italian Piedmont blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Freisa. It shows a deep ruby color and aromas of raspberry, cherry, plum, black roses, pipe tobacco, black olive and sweet spiced incense. The flavors are ample yet focused, with copious red fruits that are intermixed with licorice, cocoa, Italian roast and Langhe hillside minerals. On the back, the wine fills out with raspberry and cherry liqueurs and plum preserves, followed by a ripe, chewy moderate tannin finish. An ideal pasta or pizza wine. 18.5/20 points.

2019 Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas ($49 -The Thief) - In 1970, I introduced the Raspail Gigondas from the South Rhone and it was a great seller. This vintage is outstanding. It shows a semi opaque ruby color and intoxicating aromas of blackberries, blueberries, black currants, black roses, garrigue, sandalwood, olive tapenade, wild violets and spiced incense. The flavors are bold and mouth encompassing, with lavish black and blue fruits that are infused with licorice root, 80% cacao, French press and Montmirial granite. The penetration continues on the back with macerated berries, creme de cassis and blueberry preserves, followed by a lengthy, decadently sweetish tannin finish. 19+/20 points.

2018 Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon, Knight's Valley Reserve ($49.99 - wine.com) - It was Beringer in the 1970s that put Knight's Valley in Sonoma County on the map. This vintage presents a semi opaque ruby color and intoxicating aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black plums, black roses, maduro wrapper, olive, sandalwood and stick incense. The flavors are simultaneously bold and refines, with layers of dark fruits that are infused with black licorice, bittersweet chocolate, espresso and valley floor earth and minerals. The intensity continues on the back with macerated fruits, roasted walnuts, kirsch, integrated oak and plum preserves, followed by a lingering finish that has been smoothed out by some bottle age. 19+/20 points.

Oregon Pinots

2022 A to Z Pinot Gris, Oregon ($16.99 - Safeway) - Brilliant grayish gold colored, this possesses attractive aromas of Bosc pear, Crenshaw melon, Key lime, pear blossoms, lemongrass and green incense. The flavors are fresh and brisk, with yellow and green fruits that are accented by grape and pear skins and calcareous minerals. The back is enlivened by pressed fruits, melon rind and lime zest, followed by a crisp, nicely juiced finish. 18.5/20 points.

2022 Coleho "Bunny Cuvée" Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley ($19.99 - Safeway) - This displays a brilliant gold color and fresh aromas of pear, white peach, cantaloupe, grapefruit, pear blossoms, daylilies, lemongrass and yellow incense. The flavors are bright and brisk, yet creamy textured, with yellow fruits that are intermixed with grape and pear skins and caliche minerals. The back picks up poire and peach liqueurs and melon rind on the way to a crisp, nicely juiced finish. 18.5/20 points. 

2021 Acrobat Pinot Noir, Oregon ($18.99 - Safeway) - This is a well put together "value" Pinot. It shows a medium ruby color and engaging aromas of strawberry, cherry, currant, rosebuds, bright leaf tobacco, sage and wafts of sweet incense. The flavors are medium bodied but substantial, with red fruits that are intermixed with red licorice, cocoa, orange pekoe tea and soft earth. The back picks up gently pressed berries, mocha, and crème de cassis, followed by a smooth tannin finish. 18+/20 points.

2021 Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills ($46.99 - Safeway) - Maison Joseph Drouhin was the first Burgundy company to make Pinot Noir on Oregon in the 1970's. This one shows a deep brick red color and rich, smoky aromas of raspberry, cherry, black currant, crushed rose petals, tobacco leaf, rosemary, wild violets and stick incense. The flavors are simultaneously earthy and refined, with layers of red fruits that are intermixed with licorice, powdered cocoa, Earl Grey tea and hillside earth and minerals. On the back, the wine thickens with macerated berries, roasted nuts, mocha, kirsch and cassis liqueurs and lanolin ("legs") all followed seamlessly by a satiny, ripe moderate tannin finish. 19+/20 points.