Lighten up my friends!!

Let those Napa Cabs and Barolos collect some dust for a few months and crack into some light and lively Summer wines. When its 95 degrees outside, adjectives like dark, rich, heavy and concentrated don't sound so appealing. Cool off with words like crisp, zippy, vibrant, refreshing.

 You don't have to give up REDS either. Gamay, Montepulciano, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Ruche, Lemberger are all grapes that produce wines light in style but heavy on character. They even like a slight chill to them. And let me stress that when you forfeit weight and concentration in a wine, there is no lack of depth or flavor.  Complexity thrives in subtleties, finesse and length