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Wine 5 tips for summer sipping.(up front)(Brief article)
Venture beyond the popular whites. As an alternative to rich chardonnay or lighter, crisper pinot grigio and sauvignon blanc, try an off-dry Riesling with hors d'oeuvres (good values include Covey Run and Columbia Crest Two Vines). Or consider a light, complex pinot noir (Meridian and Beringer Founders' Estate are CR Best Buys), served slightly chilled with salmon from the grill.
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Don't sniff at screwtops. More and more good wines are coming with a cap. Screw-tops can't admit air, so the wine won't become "corked," or develop a musty odor.
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