Aaron: The bright strawberry and sunflower nose was unique. Chocolate is prominent and surrounds blueberries and creamy blackberries. This is very appealing and easy to drink. Not a ton of earth but a hint of wet tree bark from a hiking trail. This is really good. 91 points
Teri: This wine tastes of currant, mild strawberry, rhubarb, and soft white spicy pepper. Smooth tannins, medium bodied, and very easy to drink. This is good for an everyday wine, except for the price point. 88 points
Terra Blanca Tasting Room, $65
Aaron: Bright strawberries and sunflowers made for a pleasant nose. The prominent chocolate is surrounded by blueberries and creamy blackberries. This is very appealing and easy to drink. Not a lot of earth but a hint of wet tree bark from a hiking trail. Really good. 91 points
Teri: This is a good medium bodied wine but not something I would drink every day due to the price point. Flavors of currant, mild strawberry, rhubarb, and soft white pepper are prominent but enjoyable. Smooth tannins. 88 points
Purchased from the Cougar Crest Tasting Room, $35
Wine Awards for this Cabernet Franc
Aaron: This had an earthy, vegetable nose with tomato and peppers. Medium bodied with bright, earthy fruits. It definitely needed to calm down a little right out of the bottle to subdue the peppery finish. After a while, with some air, the strawberries and blueberries started to pop out. 89 points
Teri: Juicy cherry and chocolate covered raspberry on the nose are greeted by great and unique flavor on the wine. I taste cherry, rhubarb, and oak first which then blends into vanilla and blackberry pie. Hearty tannins but extremely smooth! Winning bottle. 93 points
Available from Van Camp Cellars, $19.99
Aaron: I’m not a huge rose fan but this is pretty solid. Flowers, bark, and bourbon lead to a full flavor with good body. The flavor is pretty simple: strawberries, strawberries, and more strawberries. 90 points
Teri: This is a darker rose with rich but refreshing flavors. It carries a blend of vegetable (mostly bell pepper) and strawberry with some light cherry. Medium body and tannins for a rose but still great with a variety of dishes or just to enjoy on its own. 88 points
The Vino Duo 