The best thing on a warm day is definitely a bottle of chilled rosé. So Avaline's Rosé Wine ($24) definitely fit the bill when temperatures peaked at the end of summer. The French rosé has notes of melon and zest, making it light, refreshing, and a bit acidic. I thought it was a pretty balanced rosé — not particularly sweet or bitter — and was able to enjoy a glass of it on its own (sans charcuterie board or a meal). Rosé season may be coming to a close where I am, but I can see myself drinking this particular rosé year round.
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