ROSÉ - Coloured Glasses

Rosés are quite simply the perfect summer wine. Light, crisp and refreshing, they are notably more complex and drier than the sweeter Californian "blush" wines that gained popularity in the 1970s.  Today's rosés exhibit a range of hues from pale orange to pink to surprisingly rich red. The colour is determined by how long the juice of the grape has been in contact with the skin.  Intended to be enjoyed young, most rosés are sophisticated and well-structured, with fruity notes often accompanied by touches of flowers and spice.  Experience four of Chef Dang's favourites today, and discover why rosés are the ideal accompaniment to summer's finest foods.

Diva at the Met and Chef Quang Dang invite you to celebrate summer while exploring the cool, crisp artistry of rosé wines. Throughout the months of August and September, we will be featuring four innovative Diva dishes, each paired with a world-renowned rosé certain to redefine your expectations.

Join us for lunch or dinner to experience these special pairings:

Segura Viudras Brut Rosé N/V, Penedés, Spain

suggested pairing

Freshly shucked Vancouver Island scallops & clams, rosé marinated cucumbers, extra virgin olive oil

Miguel Torres De Casta, Rosado, 2009, Catalunya, Spain

suggested pairing

Blackberry and hazelnut bread salad, farmhouse fresh goat cheese, watercress

LaStella, La Stellina Rosato, 2009, GoldenMile, Okanagan, BC

suggested pairing

Grilled Fraser Valley quail, caramelized onion & bacon tartlet, red currant vinaigrette

JoieFarm Rosé, 2009, Naramata, Okanagan, BC

suggested pairing

Pan roasted ling cod, ragout of chorizo, spot prawns & fennel bouillabase reduction

Diva Joins the Vancouver Aquarium's Ocean Wise Program

Chef Dang returns to Diva at the Met at Executive Chef and comes full circle solidifying his culinary BC upbringing and Cascadian philosophy. True to that word Cascadian, Chef Dang uses ingredients traceable to their origins. Every ingredient has a path back to his strong relationships with farmers, fishermen and artisans.

That Cascadian approach lead Diva to participate in the Vancouver Aquarium's Ocean Wise program. This program concentrates on conservation and was created to educate and empower consumers about the issues surrounding sustainable seafood. Ocean Wise works directly with restaurants, markets, food services and suppliers ensuring that they have the most current scientific information regarding seafood and helping them make ocean-friendly buying decisions.

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