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A Summer Wine Guide

Pair a glass of wine (red, white, or rosé) with the perfect seasonal dish.

By Melissa Knific

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White Wine

SeaGlass Riesling ($10)
Crisp acidity and slight sweetness with notes of apricot and honey

Pair with: Spicy Asian dishes, cold seafood salad

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White Wine

Martín Códax Albariño ($15)
Dry and pleasantly acidic with hints of pear and passion fruit

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White Wine

Domaine du Tariquet Chenin-Chardonnay ($11)
Apple undertones with contrasting creaminess and minerality

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Red Wine

Masi Bonacosta Valpolicella Classico ($14)
Moderate acidity with a ripe cherry flavor and hints of vanilla

Pair with: Tomato-based pastas, red meat

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Red Wine

Frei Brothers Reserve Zinfandel ($20)
Spicy with flavors of currants and berries

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Red Wine

The Dreaming Tree Crush Red Blend ($15)
Smooth and smoky with notes of raspberries

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Rosé Wine

Domodimonti Piccolo Principe Rosato ($13)
Semi-sweet and fruity, laced with toffee and licorice

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Rosé Wine

Mulderbosch Rosé ($9)
Dry and super fruity, teeming with strawberry

Pair with: Fresh summer salads, sushi

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Rosé Wine

Château de la Roulerie Rosé d'Anjou ($11)
Toasty notes and touches of red berries

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Sangria

Looking for something a little different? Eppa SuperFruit Sangria ($12) is a modern take on a Spanish classic. It's a blend of organic grapes and superfruit juices, including açai, blood orange, pomegranate and blueberry. Pour over ice and garnish with fresh fruit slices.

Originally published in the July 2012 issue of Family Circle magazine.

This piece was accurate at publication time, but all prices, offerings and styles are subject to change.

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