A Perfect Match: Roasted Lamb Loin with Pinot Noir

Chef Dustin Valette of Valette, an Award of Excellence winner in Healdsburg, Calif., transforms fresh summer currants into a supple sauce for simply seared lamb, paired with cipollini onions. Wine Spectator's Hilary Sims explains why a rich Sonoma Coast Pinot enhances this recipe.

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