Great Summer Wines Under $20

Planning a weekend trip or a one day beach rendezvous with your significant other, and want to know about some great summer wines to take along?  Consider several recommendations, under $20, from Wall Street Journal wine columnist Will Lyons:


Beaujolais-Villages 2009
Price range: $12-$15
Origin: Beaujolais France
Description: “crunchy, raspberry, cherry, robust”

Bruno Clair Marsannay Rose 2008
Price range: $12-$15
Origin: Burgundy, France
Description: “powerful, lean and dry”

Chateau Meaume Reserve du Chateau 2003
Price range: $15-18
Origin: Bordeaux, France
Description: “deep red-berry, cedar notes, superb”

Chateau Saint Roch-les-Vignes 2009
Price range: $11-$14
Origin: Cotes de Provence, France
Description: “soft, light and floral, slight smoky trace”

Les Abymes, Andre & Michel Quenard 2008
Price range: $12-$15
Origin: Vin de Savoie, France
Description: “thirsty-quenching, fresh acidity”

Lindauer Special Reserve Brut Cuvee NV
Price range: $15-$18
Origin: New Zealand
Description: “crisp, marked fruit character”

Click HERE for the full article in the Wall Street Journal.