TINTO REY ROSE 2024, Dunnigan Hills, CA

The cream soda and sassafras notes caught me off guard in the best way—such a unique twist for a rose. It’s crisp enough to pair with a simple salad but has enough body to sip on its own. Already planning to grab another bottle.

That peach and nectarine nose is exactly what hits you first, and the strawberry with that cream soda twist makes it dangerously easy to keep sipping. The crisp finish really does set you up for another glass, which is probably why the bottle disappeared so fast at dinner.

I was honestly surprised by how well the peach and nectarine aromas come through—it’s like a summer orchard in a glass. The crisp finish makes it dangerously easy to keep sipping, especially on a warm evening.