kinds of grilled fare, such as ribs, chicken, or even salmon. Next time you hit the deck, make sure to bring along the Zin! Beaujolais This is a French wine made from Gamay Noir, which is basically a cousin of Pinot Noir. Beaujolais is a relatively large wine region extending southwest of Macon in southern France. The hallmark of Beaujolais is freshness and low tannins, with a taste profile of strawberry and violet, along with subtle earth and mineral notes. Look for the wines labeled as ‘BeaujolaisVillages,’ as they are slightly better quality. The Louis Jadot is a quality production house which makes a consistent, genuine Beaujolais-Villages year in and year out. Zweigelt This grape hails from Austria and is a charming, light-bodied red with plenty of zip. Zweigelt is a cross/hybrid of Blaufrankisch and St. Laurent grapes invented by Fritz Zweigelt in 1922. Years later, in 1978, this brilliant cross came off the shelf to be cultivated throughout Austria. I always like the slight hint of black pepper in a Zweigelt. With its bright acidity and peppery nuance, Zweigelt can be the perfect match for your next barbeque. You can easily find a decent Zinfandel, or Beaujolais in your local supermarket. The best place to find a Zweigelt would be your local wine merchant, or a larger liquor store chain. Cheers! Enjoy the Reds of Summer.
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