INSIGHT Magazine April 2014 | Page 43

MUST TRY Summer Wines AROUND $15 1. 4. 2. 5. MARTIN RAY PINOT GRIS This California Pinot Gris is a summer crowd pleaser. Plunge into peach, nectarine, apricot and crisp acidity along with complexity in this light-meal companion. ST-REINE BRUT - Bright and fresh, it’s an anytime summer favorite. This value is the perfect sparkler, from apéritif to main course. It also adds life to a mimosa for that perfect breakfast or brunch. 3. MUIRWOOD MERLOT Well-balanced and filled with fruit, this Central Coast Merlot is velvety smooth and ideal for summertime sipping! Its ripe rays of plum, cherry and cedar make it a tasty food friend. COOPER STATION PINOT NOIR - It’s a great California Pinot Noir at an amazing price! Cherry, spice and everything nice arrive on time, as its crisp and smooth profile enhances grilled salmon, chicken and pork. OAK RIDGE ZINFANDEL LODI AV - Fruit-forward, mediumbodied and slightly smoky, this Zinfandel defines delicious summer wine! Grill succulent meats and veggies to match this wine, sculpted from ancient Lodi vines. INSIGHT April 2014 43