Warm-weather wines.(Product/service evaluation)

If balmy temperatures have you thinking about wines for summer sipping, you're in luck: We tested 49 wines and found 16 satisfying choices, nine of which cost $12 or less.

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Recommended wines include two refreshing types that are best well-chilled: perennial summer favorite pinot grigio and rising star rose. We also tested another up-and-comer, malbec, a rich red that pairs perfectly with barbecued meats and should be served neither warm nor cold (about 65[degrees] F would be fine).

Pinot grigio/gris. In the world of white wine, pinot grigios tend to be fairly simple. Most are light-bodied and dry. The excellent Clos du Bois, …