The hot summer forces us to rethink our wine choices. A favorite red may be too heavy for the hot, humid weather. But by now you may be tiring of your favorite white.
This is also the time of year readers just seem to want a retail shopping list.
Whether you’re looking for something to serve friends at a backyard barbecue or just something to serve with dinner, the wine choices need to be refreshing this time of year.
Here’s my go-to shopping list that keeps vino the star beverage even in the heat of summer.
THE VALUES
- 2014 Montes Cherub Rosé, Chile (about $14 retail)
- 2014 Crios Malbec Rosé, Argentina (about $8 retail)
- 2014 New Harbor Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand (about $13)
- 2014 Matchbook Chardonnay, California (about $14 retail)
- 2014 Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand (about $15 retail)
- 2014 The White Doe Blend, California (about $15 retail)
- 2012 Chateau Pilet Bordeaux Rouge, France (about $14 retail)
- 2014 14 Hands Sauvignon Blanc, California (about $14 retail)
THE SPLURGES
- 2014 Corallina Napa Valley Rosé, California (about $25 retail)
- 2014 Raptor Ridge Pinot Gris, Oregon (about $19 retail)
- 2014 Force of Nature Chardonnay, California (about $19 retail)
- 2014 Bell Winery Sauvignon Blanc, California (about $17 retail)
- 2014 Presqu’ile Winery Rosé, California (about $23 retail)
- 2012 Laurent Kraft Vouvray, France (about $23 retail)
- 2014 Hogwash Rosé, California (about $17 retail)
- 2014 La Cana Albarino, Spain (about $19 retail)