Refreshing Wine Buys

By Andrea Robinson
October 27, 2009
Credit: Josh Rutledge (all)
Try these three refreshing wines that have less alcohol.
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Summer-time wines

Looking to for a lighter vino? These three sips have less alcohol and taste amazing chilled.

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Clean Slate Reisling

Germany 2007 ($11)

This easy-to-open screw-top wine is a warm-weather crowd-pleaser. Guests will love the peaches-and-cream, beeswax, and apple flavors.

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Louis-Jadot Beaujolais-Villages

France 2008 ($13)

This might be the perfect summer red. Not aged in oak, it’s light—and delicious lightly chilled.

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Gazela Vinho Verde

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Portugal 2008 ($6.99)

As crisp as a linen sundress, this blend of local white grapes, such as Loureira and Pederna, has a touch of effervescence and a snappy apple flavor.

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