Summertime and the livin’ is easy. It’s time to move the party outside and whether you’re on the deck, in the garden, at the beach or on the boat, we have the perfect wines for your summer entertaining. Whether you prefer classic Chardonnay, crisp and zesty Sauvignon Blanc, the refreshing fruit of Rose, or the exotic whites of Viognier, Roussanne and other unusual whites, we have it all for you in this selection. So pick your favorite summer sipper, kick back and enjoy the warm days of the season.

One of my favorites from the superstar of white wines, Chardonnay, is the 2007 Sonoma Coast version from Pahlmeyer. Brilliant Chardonnay and Pahlmeyer go hand-in-hand, and the consistent results from this winery are truly amazing. The 2007 vintage is intensely flavored with notes of citrus, apple and melon and a long, complex finish. One of the finest of the 2007 California Chardonnays, you can cellar this for the next five years or enjoy it now on a warm summer’s eve.

Here is what Robert Parker of the Wine Advocate had to say about the 2007 Pahlmeyer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay:

95 POINTS WINE ADVOCATE: “For starters, the 2007 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast may be one of Pahlmeyer’s finest Chardonnays to date (it’s coming right on the heels of their two brilliant 2006 Chardonnays). Most of the fruit comes from the Ritchie Vineyard, a site from which Mark Aubert also produces incredible wines. This 1,600-case cuvee is fashioned from the old Wente and Mt. Eden clones. Like the finest California Chardonnays, it reveals a light greenish hue to its straw color in addition to a beautiful perfume of nectarines, brioche, subtle smoke, crushed rocks, and gobs of white peach and pineapple fruit. This full-bodied beauty should drink easily for 5-6 years.”

Quantities are extremely limited. Sales pricing through August 1, 2010.

The Wine Ranger