The Locals' Summer Picks Mix

Collezione di Paolo is a crisp white with aromas of orchard fruit, melon and lemon zest lifted by floral tones. The palate offers similar flavors, plus a note of almond.

Antipasti, seafood, cured meats, salads, grilled/roasted vegetables

The Huguenot Chenin Blanc is a medium-bodied white wine with expressive floral aromas, supported by ripe citrus, passion fruit and honey. Balanced and elegant, the palate has fresh acidity with vibrant honeysuckle, peach and pineapple flavors. A lemony zest graces the lengthy finish.

Asian (esp. Chinese), chicken, seafood (esp. with lemon), fried foods, vegetables.

Manoir des Herbauges is a light-bodied white wine with fresh green apple, lemon zest and subtle spice aromas. The palate offers a light natural spritz, with zingy citrus flavors and a distinct mineral note on the finish.

Shellfish, aged cheese, duck, game birds, venison, pork, vegetarian.

w/o Frappato is a medium-bodied red with intense floral and spiced red berry aromas. The palate offers ripe raspberry and red cherry flavors, plus pliable tannins and a concentrated finish.

Pasta with tomato-based sauces, pizza, white meats, cured meats, grilled fish

La Cuadrilla de Sobreño is a medium- to full-bodied red wine with ripe currant, blueberry, blackberry and subtle vanilla aromas. The palate has similar flavors, with juicy-fresh acidity, silky tannins and a long, concentrated finish.

Beef, pork, firm cheeses, red-sauced pastas, vegetarian meals.

Assemblage is a full-bodied red wine with expressive aromas of dark fruit, plum and fresh berries, plus notes of pepper and spice. These notes continue onto the juicy, well-structured palate with silky tannins framing a long finish.

Aged cheese, duck, game birds, venison, pork, vegetarian.

Père Guillot Sablet is a medium-bodied red wine with attractive violet aromas leading to a juicy, textured palate with fresh, ripe black fruit flavors plus subtle tobacco and herb notes. Structured tannins frame a long, complex finish.

Beef, pork, game, firm cheeses, red-sauced pastas, vegetarian meals.