Bring out a crisp, dry rosé to blunt this summer heat wave

Heat wave ushering in the start of summer? Perfect time to reach for a rosé. Crisp, dry and refreshing, these pink-tinged wines are food-friendly and pair perfectly with a range of summer fare.

Rosé wines are produced around the world in a range of hues and styles from many different grapes. But not all of them are worthy of a place on your table.

I recently gathered with my local tasting group to evaluate three dozen newly released rosés from around the world. The salmon-pink Provence-style rosés garnered the highest praise...