The 65 Best Grilling Wines for End of SummerThere’s still plenty of time to keep your grilling game going, and we’ve compiled a list of the 65 best red wines to accompany any alfresco cooking experience.Any of the 65 wines are awesome, and you can read more about each of them – in the words of their respective winemaker.Winemaker’s Notes: Latro takes its name from the Latin word for “hunter,” a reference to Knights Valley’s history as a private hunting reserve before the development of vineyards in the area. Hard, inhospitable mountain soils restrict root development, which creates smaller berries and lower yields that bring distinctively mineral notes to this 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon. The darkly handsome result is a charismatic and versatile wine with instant, irresistible appeal.

The 65 Best Grilling Wines for End of SummerThere’s still plenty of time to keep your grilling game going, and we’ve compiled a list of the 65 best red wines to accompany any alfresco cooking experience.Any of the 65 wines are awesome, and you can read more about each of them – in the words of their respective winemaker.Winemaker’s Notes: The 2016 La Jota Merlot encompasses all that is Mountain Merlot with a structure to relish. Notes of espresso, dark chocolate, and toast follow ripe blackberry, minerality, and weight on the palate.

The 65 Best Grilling Wines for End of SummerThere’s still plenty of time to keep your grilling game going, and we’ve compiled a list of the 65 best red wines to accompany any alfresco cooking experience.Any of the 65 wines are awesome, and you can read more about each of them – in the words of their respective winemaker.Winemaker’s Notes: Aromas of black plum, fresh raspberries, and forest floor are complemented by flavors of bing cherry and sassafras with hints of baking spice. On the palate, the 2017 vintage exudes rich concentration and integrated acidity.

The 65 Best Grilling Wines for End of SummerThere’s still plenty of time to keep your grilling game going, and we’ve compiled a list of the 65 best red wines to accompany any alfresco cooking experience.Any of the 65 wines are awesome, and you can read more about each of them – in the words of their respective winemaker.Winemaker’s Notes: A blend of fruit from the WillaKenzie and Jory Hills vineyards, this wine is a classic expression of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. This effortless yet weighty wine glides across the palate with notes of red and black fruit.

Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio?Same, totally different, or shades of grey?Some quality pinot gris winesOregonWillaKenzie Estate Pinot Gris 2017 (Willamette Valley)

Bargain labels to close out the summerAnthony Gismondi offers up a selection of wines under $25ChardonnayBack in the day, we split Chardonnay into oaked and unoaked categories, but as they converge in style, there is only good and bad Chardonnay. Our favourites are balanced, energized, textural and almost always better with food. Our two picks to look for are Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay Vintner’s Reserve 2018, California...

A Wine Lover's Guide to Chianti Classico, the Most Iconic Italian RedHow to Pair Chianti ClassicoThe classic wine and food pairing mantra "what grows together, goes together" is so very true with Chianti Classico and typical Tuscan dishes. Chianti Classico pairs naturally with anything featuring tomatoes—the acidity in the fruit and the wine's structure sing together...We recommend Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico 2017 with Parmigiano-Reggiano Crisps.

Each have class and breed along with deep color and depth of chocolate-covered cherries (Bosché) and left bank black currant flavors (Sycamore). And, each are in the very top tier of Napa Cabernets at $150 each.

Each have class and breed along with deep color and depth of chocolate-covered cherries (Bosché) and left bank black currant flavors (Sycamore). And, each are in the very top tier of Napa Cabernets at $150 each.

Sourced from all over the valley–blackberries, dark chocolate and sweet tobacco.

Right bank plums, delicious.

Apples, good acidity, well-structured.

Delicious with restrained hints of apple/orange. Pretty finish.

Gorgeous tropical fruit flavors.

Over 100 year-old field blend including Petite Sirah.

Red fruits, jammy, good acidity.

45 year-old vines, vibrant cherry, bright acidity.

Elegant, silky, concentrated.

Peaty, earthy, delicate and powerful at the same time.