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June 16, 2011
A Wine that Pairs with (Almost) Everything
Most good sommeliers have a couple of ultra-versatile wines on their lists that pair beautifully with a wide range of dishes. Customers can happily share a bottle even when one person orders ceviche, say and another gets a steak. Typically, these are bottles that don't hit the extremes of wine style, neither ultra-acidic nor fiercely tannic; nor do they tend to be terribly expensive, as sommeliers don't want to shock their quests with the prices. Instead they are generally subtler, moderately priced bottles, chosen to fit the entire palette of flavors on a chef's menu. What's handy is that diners can remember the key wines to look for and search them out on other wine lists-not to mention stock up on them for meals at home.
Rosé Winner: NV Sorelle Casa Secco Italian Bubbles Rosé
Two Italian sisters joined forces to create this dry sparkling wine. A blend of 60% Glera (the grape of Prosecco) and 40% Pinot Noir, it's brightly fruity with a scent of fresh strawberries. Sparkling rosé's crisp acidity gives it great versatility.
Article written by Ray Isle for Food & Wine Magazine July 2011 Issue
