Certain wines provoke strong feelings, and this month, we’re looking at particular varietals and flavor profiles that provoke a powerful response. Chardonnay, for example, is the only acceptable white wine for many consumers. Sales of it far outpace other varietals despite the best efforts of producers and reviewers to push different options. So, to honor our Chardonnay-loving friends, we’ve featured a nicely priced bottle that’s great for summer dinners.
Dry rose is also a powerful conversation piece, both among fans who are relishing its recent popularity and those who still avoid it because of its erroneous association with white zinfandel. It’s hard to find a better hot weather wine than rose, so we keep reaching for it.
And finally, we feature a bold, dry red that might be a better fit for cold weather but that red-or-bust drinkers will embrace.
