Ahh, the sun is out and summer is here.  Well almost anyway. Nothing is finer than a delightful summer evening spent sitting outside enjoying a crisp glass of great tasting wine.  RealSimple.com has complied a lovely list of wonderful warm weather wines.  The best part?  The are all under $12 a bottle! Stock up on these suggested vintages for your summer parties or for just for yourself to enjoy at the end of a beautiful day.  They even provide you with some great meal pairing ideas.  Here’s what they suggest:

2007 Columbia Crest Two Vine Vineyards White Wine

Segura Viudas Brut Reserva          winebottle

2007 Clean Slate Reisling                                                                                 

2007 The Spanish Quarter Red

2007 Jargon Pinot Noir

2006 Columbia Crest Merlot 

2006 Cellar No. 8 California Zinfandel 

Let’s raise a glass and toast to summer!  May each sip refresh and revive you for the warm days ahead. 

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