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The 7 Must Have Wines of July
July is a sign of warm days, celebration and of course grilling all of your favorite Summer foods. Here are 7 wines that we have offered on Wine Text that will prepare you for what is one of the most fun months of the year! Don't worry, if you missed out on these, there will be plenty more wines like these in the future. Make sure to sign up for Wine Text so you don't miss out!
2018 Lady Finger Dry California Rose
There is nothing better than an ice cold glace of Rose from California on a hot Summer day. You can expect notes of tart cranberries, freshly picked strawberries, and a hint of mint. This is as classic rose can get from California!
90 points Wine Enthusiast
Retail Price: $25.00
Wine Text Price: $16.88
2013 Flying Goat Solomon Hills California Red Wine Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is the perfect stand alone wine to drink in the summer time. It may be a little too hot to enjoy a glass of full bodied red by itself. Classic Pinot Noir tasting notes are cherries, currants, and clay earth.
93 points Wine Spectator
Retail Price: $44.00
Wine Text Price: $19.88
2016 Kinsella Spencer Sonoma California Red Cabernet Sauvignon
When we think of July, we think of outdoor parties. This means grilling season, and there is nothing better with a steak off the grill than a California Cabernet. These expect massive notes of blackberry, cola, and spice box. The structure in a wine of this quality will allow it to age for 10-15 years!
95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
93 points Jeb Dunnuck
Retail Price: $95.00
Wine Text Price: $39.17
2014 La Gerla Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello is one of the most versatile wines on the planet. These wines can be enjoyed with such a wide range of foods, but one of the best to go with Brunello is pork. Anything from the Ribs, Shank, or Chop are great pairings with a Brunello di Montalcino.
91 points Wine Enthusiast
91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Retail Price: $58.00
Wine Text Price: $29.92
2018 Arnot Roberts Watson Ranch Dry Napa Valley Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a great white to drink heading into July when it comes to having it with food. It is a fuller bodied and flavorful white that has heavy notes of white peach, mango, and golden apple. THe richness of butter and oak makes it a perfect pairing for rich seafood dishes like streamed lobster and crab.
92 points Antonio Galloni -Vinous Media
Retail Price: $49.99
Wine Text Price: $29.92
2016 VIgnobles & Compagnie Chateauneuf du Pape
Ready to drink Chateauneuf du Pape is one of the best stand alone wines to drink. There are so many different complexities of fruit, earth, oak, and body that you won't need food to enjoy it. With 5 years of age on the wine, it has really settled in and drinking incredibly well!
93 points Wine Enthusiast
Retail Price: $60.00
Wine Text Price: $29.90
2012 Dr. Thanisch Berncasteler Doctor Semi-Sweet Kabinett Riesling
Riesling can be one of the most appealing wines in the summer. The smack of sweetness matched with the crisp acidity makes for one of the most approachable wines in the hot days of July. Expect lots of fresh peach, citrus, and limestone on these wines. They go great with nearly any food you put in front of it!
90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
90 points Joel Payne - Vinous Media
Retail Price: $59.99
Wine Text Price: $19.88