Château D’Aqueria, Tavel (Rhône Valley, France) Rosé 2008

($19, Kobrand): Tavel, a village in the south of France near Châteauneuf-du-Pape, makes only rosé wine from the usual blend of Rhône grapes–including Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Mourvèdre.  Almost light red in color, this dry wine conveys serious strawberry-tinged flavors that spread over the palate.  Its class appears in the striking finish.  A good choice for the waning sticky days of summer. 88 Michael Apstein Sep 8, 2009