5 Wines of Summer: Bacon's Expert Picks the Best

NORTHBOROUGH, MA—The "packey" can be overwhelming. When deciding what bottle of wine to pick up to bring to a dinner party, those rows of labels can feel like a mosaic.

Bacon's Wine and Spirits in Northborough's Wine Director Michael Hynes offers his expert opinion on picks for the summer.

Wines

J Vineyards Pinot Gris 2014 (California): Perhaps the ultimate summer sipping wine and a match for almost anything you care to serve it with. Bursts with flavors of ripe pear and sweet orange blossom honey, then finishes with a hint of minerality. $15

Josef Reuscher Treppchen Piesporter Treppchen 2013(Germany): This delicious German Riesling is packed with nectar like flavors of peach and apricot. Just off dry and the flavors seem to linger and linger. Anyone for pork chops or just a nice cheese plate with fresh fruit? $9

Elicio Grenache and Syrah Rose 2015 (France): As dry Rose continues to grow in popularity, we highly recommend this remarkable value from the south of France. Fresh red fruit and melon flavors and a crisp clean finish.Delicious! $10

Contour Pinot Noir 2013 (California): The winemaker blended grapes from Napa, Monterey and Sonoma to craft one of the best Pinot buys in our memory. Aromas and flavors of ripe raspberry, black cherry, dried strawberry and a hint of subtle earthy spice. Pair Contour with grilled meats, charcuterie, cheeses or light pastas. $12

Domaine Bousquet Malbec 2015 (Mendoza, Argentina): This elegant and pleasing Malbec has great balance with alluring notes of juicy blueberries, black raspberries and nice floral and tobacco laced aromas. Lightly oaked for good measure but the fruit is still emphasized on the palate. Made with organically grown grapes. $11.99