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Do you ever go into your local wine store and stand there dumbfounded, gazing at the hundreds of bottles on display, without the first clue what to buy? There are so many varietals, producers, brand names, price points, and flavor profiles that you feel overwhelmed by the choices.…

You know a nice bottle of wine would dress up the spaghetti you made for dinner. You’d love to bring the right Champagne to your friend’s housewarming party. Or show up with a bottle of Rosé because it seems to be the new “it” wine. And wouldn’t it be nice to open a yummy Cabernet when you light up the fireplace this…

Let’s be honest, we all get into wine ruts -- always deferring to Sauvignon Blanc when we want white, or Cabernet Sauvignon when we want red, for example. We’re too busy to have to think about the lesser-known options out there, or perhaps, too intimidated. But with so many delicious and well-priced wine alternatives, there is no reason not to expand your horizons. If you’re willing to get out of your comfort zone, a whole new world of wine is waiting for you.

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It's still hot as blazes out, and will be for some time, so if you're a wine drinker, you want something cool and refreshing, right?

I've got just the thing for you. I know many folks defer to white wine when the weather turns hot, but I'd like to suggest a more interesting alternative -- Rosé! Not white zinfandel, mind you, but real, true Rosé.

I start off every summer by giving my friends this list of 5 Reasons You Should Be Drinking Rosé This…