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Actually there are thirteen scrumptous wines here that have been paired with various cheese that partner perfectly with each drink.  These wines are in various price ranges but start at under $9.

1. Presto Prosecco Brighten up your summer brunch with the fruity effervescence of this popular Italian Sparkler. Crisp, clean and refreshing with flavors of tropical fruit, it’s content on its own, in mimosas or as a cheerful contrast to hollandaise-topped egg dishes, stone- and tree-fruit salads, light fish or the rich and buttery Fromager D’Affinois.

· Brighten up summer brunch with a fruity Italian Sparkler.

· Crisp, clean and refreshing with flavors of tropical fruit.

· Great on its own, in mimosas or with hollandaise-topped eggs, fruit salad or buttery Fromager D’Affinois

2. Rudolf Müller “Bunny” Riesling Floral, fruity and flirtatious with crisp peach, pear and light acidity, this drier-style Riesling is a splendid apéritif and the perfect match with lighter seafood and salads, Asian spiced cuisine or firmer cheeses such as Hirtenkase Aged.

· Floral, fruity and flirtatious.

· Drier-style with crisp peach, pear and light acidity.

· Pair with lighter seafood, salads, Asian spiced cuisine and Aged Hirtenkase.

3. Biokult Grüner Veltliner Made with Organically Grown Grapes. Austria’s “Gru-Vee” White is a groovy delight with a light zesty flavor and hints of cracked pepper and prairie grass. Clean acidity and a soft seductive finish make this an enchanting apéritif or versatile sidekick for spicy dishes, grilled seafood, burgers, pizza or Whole Foods Market® organic fresh goat cheese.

· Light zesty flavor and hints of cracked pepper and prairie grass.

· Clean acidity and a soft seductive finish.

· Enjoy with spicy dishes, grilled seafood, burgers, pizza or Whole Foods Market® organic fresh goat cheese.

4. Vinum Chenin Blanc / Viognier A marvelous medley of pear, melon and grapefruit, just one glass is like a bouquet of blooming summer citrus. A supple texture and snappy finish make this absolutely yummy with brunch, shellfish, sun-dried tomatoes, or thin-crust pizzettas made with fresh Cana de Cabra or Whole Foods Market® organic fresh goat cheese.

· A marvelous medley of pear, melon and grapefruit.

· A supple texture and snappy finish.

· Try with brunch or thin-crust pizzettas made with Cana de Cabra or Whole Foods Market® organic fresh goat cheese.

5. V-solo Verdejo With its zesty acidity and fruity disposition this vivacious Spanish sipper is a welcome guest to any occasion. Floral aromas and hints of gooseberry, lime and citrus will dazzle the palate. Plays well alone or with others—especially seafood, shellfish or nutty, slightly sharp Robusto cheese.

· Zesty acidity and fruity Spanish sipper.

· Floral aromas and hints of gooseberry, lime and citrus.

· Plays well alone or with seafood, shellfish or slightly sharp Robusto cheese.

6. Manifesto! Sauvignon Blanc The ideal sip for a sunny picnic, this frisky White coats your palate with ripe lemon, gooseberry, grapefruit and orange peel. A smooth texture and food-friendly acidity makes it a harmonious companion for grilled foods, seafood or oysters.

· Coats your palate with ripe lemon, gooseberry, grapefruit and orange peel.

· A smooth texture and food-friendly acidity.

· Enjoy with grilled fish, oysters and sushi.

7. Bonterra Rosé Made with Organically Grown Grapes This melodious blend of Sangiovese, Zinfandel and Grenache is full of ripe summer berries. Unexpected richness, a touch of spice and juicy acidity makes this a wonderful accompaniment for al fresco anything! A singular chilled sensation or perfect match for grilled foods, salmon or Spanish Cana de Cabra goat cheese.

· A melodious blend of Sangiovese, Zinfandel and Grenache.

· Full of ripe summer berries, a touch of spice and juicy acidity.

· Splendid alone or with grilled sweetcorn or portabellos, salmon or Spanish Cana de Cabra goat cheese.

8. Escudo Rojo Enhance warm weather fare with some Chilean flare! This compelling mélange of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère, exudes rich spice, toast and black cherry aromas and is smooth on the palate. Captivating with grilled meats, barbecue or hamburgers.

· A compelling mélange of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère.

· Rich spice, toast and black cherry aromas.

· Delicious with pastas, pizza, burgers or medium-aged Taleggio and Kilaree Irish Cheddar.

9. Pirovano il Rosso di Enzo For a long, hot and lusty summer, add a juicy Italian to your menu. This evocative Red is highly attracted to grilled food, pizza, burgers and medium-aged cheeses such as Taleggio and Kilaree Irish Cheddar.

· A juicy and evocative Italian Red.

· Delicious with grilled food, pizza, burgers or medium-aged Taleggio and Kilaree Irish Cheddar.

10. Rutherford Hill Merlot Dark cherries, luscious chocolate and a silky finish make this “king of Merlots” ideal for summer romance. Balanced with hints of vanilla, cinnamon and tobacco, this seductive Red is alluring one-on-one or with hearty meats such as grilled steak, burgers or mature Seaside Cheddar.

· Dark cherries, luscious chocolate and a silky finish make this the “king of Merlots.”

· Balanced with hints of vanilla, cinnamon and tobacco.

· Pair with hearty meats such as grilled steak, burgers or mature Seaside Cheddar.

11. Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet An outstanding value, this commemorative release is the life of any patio party, backyard bash or beachfront fête! Succulent ripe blueberry, dark cherry and black currant coupled with chocolate and olive flavors presents a beguiling complexity and sleek finish. Superb with beef, lamb and chicken or rich GranQueso cheese.

· An outstanding value!

· Succulent blueberry, cherry and black currant coupled with chocolate and olive flavors.

· Superb with beef, lamb and chicken or rich GranQueso cheese.

12.  Castello di Gabbiano Chianti This classic Red giant unfolds into a lush bouquet of ripe red fruits. Made in the Tuscan tradition, it is a dry, well-balanced and full-bodied Sangiovese that adores hot and hearty summer cuisine including grilled beef, barbecue or pizza.

· A lush bouquet of ripe red fruits.

· Dry, well balanced and full-bodied.

· Adores hearty summer cuisine including grilled beef, barbecue and pizza.

Scrumptious Summer Cheeses / To pair with our Top Ten Summer Wines!

Aged Hirtenkase This versatile and full-flavored hard cheese is made from the milk of cows that graze on rich Alpine grasses. Aged for one year, it fuses the best of Swiss and Parmesan style cheeses. Grate a hunk into risotto or over salads and soup and surrender your taste buds.

Fromager D’Affinois Hello creamy goodness! From the French Rhône-Alpes, this soft-ripened cousin to Brie is luscious, buttery and just waiting to be taken advantage of. Savor solo or with ripe berries and other summer fruits.

GranQueso From farm-fresh cow’s milk, this Wisconsin original is lovingly cured for six to nine months and hand-rubbed with delectable spices. Deep and complex with a balanced sweet finish, it’s the star of any cheeseboard, and coveted companion to salads, soups, pastas and sandwiches.

Robusto A Dutch cheese with an Italian spirit, Robusto is softer, yet reminiscent of, aged, nutty Parmesan. Friendly and versatile, cube it into salads, melt it on pasta or roasted vegetables, or just savor a slice on its own.

Seaside Cheddar This rugged mature cheddar’s unusual sweet taste and crunchy texture comes from cows that graze on southern England’s coastal grasses. Crystallized calcium gives it a crunch. Tantalizing by itself or on burgers, grilled chicken pasta or a rambunctious grilled cheese and grilled beef sandwich.

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