In the dead of summer, it is hard to imagine that even the most snobbish connoisseur of fine wine would not appreciate – lo, thirst for! – a cool, crisp and refreshing glass of what might normally be considered starter wines. Though those are the wines for the wine-curious nondrinkers and the unsophisticated masses, this is an opportune time for the inexpensive, sweet, low alcohol wines that are available.
It’s true; more people came to enjoy wine by way of Boone’s Farm and Arbor Mist than Chateau Frou Frou. Hey, if you like wine, welcome aboard.
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