Elk Cove Estate Pinot Noir Rosé is the perfect late summer wine

Rosé is the red wine of summer, perfect for those outdoor grilling sessions. Great pinks give the flavors of reds without the drying tannins – like the 2017 Elk Cove Estate Pinot Noir Rosé, which features hints of strawberries and cherries balanced by laser-focused, bright acidity. Rosés are highly visual, and this has amazing red and orange hues reminiscent of a sunset after a storm. Pink is not a compromise.

$17. Available at Schnucks in Des Peres

Glenn Bardgett is a longtime contributor to Sauce Magazine and wine director at Annie Gunn's.