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Ameztoi

Getariako Txakolina Hondarrabi Zuri 2015

Light, crisp with lemon and strong minerality. The acid is not light, but this is very refreshing on a hot, sunny day. — 10 years ago

Sandlands

Amador County Chenin Blanc 2012

Amazing. Impressive acidity from such a hot region - amador - hot weather tastes with low alcohol (12.8%) and high acidity. — 11 years ago

Clos des Papes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend

Hot brick and opulent sweet red cherry. Under layer of sweet spice and liquorice. Burgundian elegant mixed with Chateau-neuf. Such an amazing example of admirable Grenache blend! — 11 years ago

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Warre's

Vintage Porto Port Blend 1983

Such a treat. Not syrupy or hot, just a mellow nectar of the gods. Ruby color aged into a tawnier garnet. Light sediment. — 11 years ago

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Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2003

A bit hot. Great nose. — 11 years ago

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14 Hands Winery

Hot to Trot Columbia Valley Red Blend 2011

Very bold, strong, long finish, good. NOT as good after opened for awhile — 12 years ago

Charles & Charles

Columbia Valley Rosé Blend 2011

Don't be afraid of the rose. Great on these hot Austin nights. Syrah grape. $9-11/bottle and an excellent buy — 13 years ago

Martinelli

"Giuseppe & Luisa" Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2007

First wine opened for our homemade grilled pizza night. Great bottle to start with. Opened and let sit for about 2 hours-wanted to come across a little hot with the alcohol being so high but turned out to be perfect. Definitely a bottle to share! Black jam fruits on the nose-smoke, spice and a hint of herbs on the finish. Fun bottle! — 10 years ago

Ameztoi

Rubentis Getariako Txakolina Hondarrabi Beltza Hondarrabi Zuri Rosé Blend

Always a favorite, the Amestoi
Rubentis Rosé 2014 is a slightly effervescent, refreshing, classic Txakolina pink. Made from 150 year-old indigenous Hondarribi Zuri and Hondarribi Beltza grapes, it displays fresh, vibrant notes of pie cherries, hibiscus, and turbinado sugar. In the mouth, tart red fruit takes a back seat to minerality—oyster shells, sea foam, limestone and saline notes curl and coil around a mouthwatering, lemon pithy finish. 11% ABV
— 11 years ago

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Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend

Jimmy Smith
9.2

2011: all varieties. Meaty, lavender, garden herbs, smoky, but still very vibrant red fruit. Lovely vibrancy of red fruit and all Mouvedre and Grenache aromatics. Sweet fruit, juicy acidity, hot indian spice and liquorice. Plum, cherry, spiced. Quite ready now. — 11 years ago

Mulderbosch

Coastal Region Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2014

love this bottle on a hot summer day. great acid — 11 years ago

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

2011- gift from a friend. Excellent structure, tannins are very mellow but alcohol is still very hot. Fruit forward, possibly oxidized fruit (port-like fruit). — 11 years ago

Château d'Esclans

Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend 2012

Nothing better than rose on a hot summers day! — 13 years ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2003

So good , perfumery nose, dried fruit smooth tannins surprisingly fresh from such a hot vintage — 10 years ago

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Domaine de Triennes

Vin de Pays du Var Cinsault Rosé Blend 2014

Dry with a sneaky spice and strawberry bouquet. A nice and interesting alternative to a white on a hot summer night (or Fall in Hawaii). — 11 years ago

J Engle
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J Engle

J Engle

Easy drinking food friendly rosé. Soft strawberry nose.
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Espiral

Vinho Verde Trajadura Loureiro

So refreshing on a hot summer day. Very inexpensive at Trader Joes. — 11 years ago

Alban Vineyards

Reva Alban Estate Vineyard Syrah 2009

Wow. This is fantastic with the BBQ chicken and hot dogs I am eating right now. This is surprisingly refined for a Cali Syrah — 11 years ago

Kim Crawford

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Strong grapefruit. Refreshing. Great for a hot day. — 11 years ago

Sogrape Vinhos

Gazela Vinho Verde White Blend

A lush "vinho verde" - or green wine! Beats Casal Garcia and Santola. Very fresh tasting. Easily drink several bottles on a hot sunny day at lunch! Has a great little "fizz" feeling on the tongue. — 12 years ago