Carol Shelton Wild Thing Rendezvous Rose 2021
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COMMENTARY: The 2021 Carol Shelton Wild Thing Rendezvous Rosé is active, bright, and food-friendly. TASTING NOTES: This wine shines with aromas and flavors of bright berries, lively raspberries, and ripe citrus. (Tasted: January 15, 2023, San Francisco, CA)
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