This time of year Uncorked seems to have a recurring theme: what to drink in the sweltering summer heat. The urge may be to skip the wine and reach for an icecold hoppy beer, but that’s not the only way. There are plenty of wines fit for summer if you’re willing to look beyond heavy reds. Here are a few to cool off your summer shopping list.
THE VALUES
- 2010 Folonari Pinot Grigio, Italy (about $12 retail)
- 2010 Big House White Blend, California (about $10 retail)
- 2010 Lindeman’s Bin 77 Semillon–Chardonnay, Australia (about $9 retail)
- 2009 Delicato Pinot Grigio, California (about $8 retail)
- 2009 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Chardonnay, Australia (about $15 retail)
THE SPLURGES
- 2009 Wente Vineyard Estate Sauvignon Blanc, California (about $17 retail)
- 2009 Rutherford Ranch Chardonnay, California (about $19 retail)
- 2009 Sineann Pinot Gris, Oregon (about $24 retail)
- 2009 Pascal Jolivet Attitude Sauvignon Blanc, France (about $25 retail)
- 2009 Chateau St. Jean Sonoma Pinot Noir, California (about $39 retail)