Wine: Soter Vineyards’s Mineral Springs 2009 Brut Rosé, Willamette Valley
Why it works: “For a warm summer day, a mixed-green salad with roast chicken and a raspberry vinaigrette calls for a glass of bubbles,” says Parker. “This rosé from Oregon is crisp and refreshing, with vibrant red berry aromas on the nose that jump right out of the glass.
The creamy texture and long finish are the perfect complement to this dish.”
Expert: Gianni Cionchi, beverage director, FISHTAG, New York City
Wine: Vinicola del Sannio 2014 Falanghina, Beneventano
Why it works: “Raspberries are a hot summer snack best eaten cold,” says Cionchi. “To complement fresh raspberries, I’d recommend a dry, mineral-driven, Italian white wine like this one. Its beautiful acidity and mineral palate will complement the bursting fruity berry flavors.”
Expert: Katherine Stephens, sommelier, Beckett’s Table, Phoenix
Wine: Domaine Tempier 2012 Bandol Rosé
Why it works: “A classic rosé by which all others are judged, this wine is organically grown from the Bandol region in the south of France, and is lively and expressive with hints of lavender,” says Stephens. “Raspberry compote or a raspberry tart play beautifully, as the complexities of Mourvèdre in its blend offers a dryness that offsets the acid.”
Expert: Jordan Lari, manager/sommelier, The Gander, New York City Wine: Clos du Tue-Boeuf ‘Vin Rosé’ 2013 Rosé, Loire Valley
Why it works: “I’ve done a smoked duck speck dish with melted leek jam and a thyme-raspberry corn muffin, served cold like a crostino, as a canapé,” says Lari. “There is a fun interplay of sweet and smoky and gamey here in the food that I really like, and the rosé has a similar interplay of mineral, fruit and funky notes.”
Expert: Kyle Cardin, beverage manager, TAO Asian Bistro and LAVO Italian Restaurant, Las Vegas Wine: Cherry Pie 2011 Pinot Noir, Napa Valley
Why it works: “This is one of the more recent additions to both the TAO and LAVO wine lists here in Las Vegas, and has quickly become a favorite amongst our staff and our guests,” says Cardin. “The smooth, balanced flavor profile of Cherry Pie perfectly complements the flavors of a dish like robiola cheese, spinach and raspberry salad with candied walnuts.”