Chills the Rules and the Red Wine

Have we finally turned the corner and entered summer? Let’s hope June’s gloom is behind us and barbecue season upon us. For me, half of the pleasure of a great barbecue is the drinks. While I have focused my first articles for The Coast on food and restaurants, my true expertise is the liquid on the table. While rosés and whites often steal the warm-weather spotlight, I am going to make a case (pun intended) for red. Yes, red wine in summer. Not the brooding, oak-laden kind meant for fireplaces and stews. I am talking about bright, juicy reds — wines with freshness, energy, and a little chill-worthiness. In the past, I am guilty of eschewing local reds, citing their lack of ripeness, but over the years what was the weakness of our industry is becoming a strength as producers focus on red wine styles that work in our climate. I also believe many Italian red wines deliver the balance of freshness and energy that makes them the perfect red wines for summer al fresco entertaining.

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