Not too long ago, rose wines were not highly regarded, but now only the most insufferable snobs look down on a well-made pink wine. This dry, deep-pink, intensely flavorful rose is an ideal summertime quaff. It offers flavors of strawberries, rosehips, cherries and herbs and finishes long and clean. It would be best to drink it up before the leaves fall.

— Michael Dresser

2009 M. Chapoutier Belleruche Rose

From: Rhone Valley, France

Price: $13

Serve with: Salmon, fried chicken