grape goddess® recommends these light and easy reds to flatter your grilled foods:

 - 2008 Ravenswood Vintners Blend Zinfandel California, $9.99

Rich and juicy with blackberry, boysenberry and spicy oak notes.

 - 2008 Peter Lehmann Layers Barossa Australia, $15.99

Deep, sultry black fruit and savory notes.

 - 2007 Ironstone Cabernet Franc Reserve Sierra Foothills, $9.99

Black cherry, plum, and spicy oak notes. Medium-bodied and refreshing.

 - 2007 Lake Sonoma Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley, $24

This medium to full bodied red has notes of cassis, plum, oolong tea and vanilla, with a backnote of eucalyptus.

Basil Magazine – June 2010

Drinks – grape goddess recommends - Napa Valley Reds

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For these long, warm sunny days grape goddess recommends:

 - 2008 Folonari Pinot Grigio 3lt Fresh Cask Italy, $19.99

Delicious, light and refreshing white with lemon, toasted almond and mineral notes.

 - 2009 Bonterra Organic Riesling Lake & Mendocino Counties, $13.99

Fresh apples and white flowers with a hint of sweetness.

 - 2009 Dry Creek Vineyards Chenin Blanc Clarksburg, $12

Medium-bodied and mellow with soft apple and pear notes.

 - 2009 Charles Krug Sauvingon Blanc Napa Valley, $18

Pear, peach, banana and starfruit notes.  Mellow and soft.

 - 2008 Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay Carneros-Napa Valley, $48

Well-structured, elegant, and exotic Napa Valley Chardonnay with smokey oak but no butter.