Despite being told “this won’t work” by an Austin liquor store, Mark Oldman pairs the mythical DP Rosé with ribs at the equally mythical Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood, Texas. That’s right: DP rosé with Salt Lick ribs. “Going big” in honor of an old college buddy, Mark also tangles with an envious butterfly and reflects on the difference between folks from Texas and those from his native New Jersey. Watch it here, if you dare.
Dom Perignon Rose and Salt Lick Ribs: “That Won’t Work”
Other Regal and Rib-Ready Rosé Champagnes ($70 to $110/bottle)
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé NV
Bollinger Brut Rosé NV
Delamotte Brut Rosé NV
Louis Roederer Brut Rosé 2005
Tarlant Brut Rosé Nature Champagne Zero NV
Other Terrific Pink Bubbles
Argyle Brut Rosé Dundee Hills NV (Oregon, $42)
Bortolomiol Rosé Prosecco NV (Italy, $25)
Domaine Chandon Brut Rosé NV (California, $21)
Freixenet Brut Rosé Cave NV (Spain, $10)
Gruet Brut Rosé (New Mexico, $12)
J Brut Rosé NV (California, $35)
Mionetto Sergio Rosé NV (Italy, $17)
Mumm Napa Brut Rosé NV (California, $25)
Scharffenberger Brut Rosé NV (California, $24)
Schramsberg Brut Rosé “Mirabelle” NV (California, $25)
Roederer Estate Brut Rosé Anderson Valley NV (California, $25)
Wölffer Estate Noblesse Oblige Rosé Sparkling Wine 2006 (New York, $40)