The moment we’ve been waiting for – the many moments and hours and hours of summertime fun – is pretty much here. It may not yet be as hot as it is going to be, but it’s hot enough, and those of us who live here year round are ready for summer. Break out the bikinis, flip flops and white wine, and let’s get it going.

Why white? Because white wines are lighter than most reds with noticeably higher acidity, which makes them crisp and refreshing. The flavors tend to be more floral and tropical than red wine, and the alcohol levels of many whites are somewhat lower without sacrificing flavor or zip. Zip is to white wine what wow is to reds, sort of.