Aveleda Vinho Verde is a Portuguese wine that is made from young fruit and slightly effervescent. Very refreshing for a summer wine. Serve well chilled.

Deinhard Lila Riesling Sekt Brut is a sparking German wine. It has a lively Riesling bouquet and fine bubbles. Light to medium bodied, elegant with a long and dry finish. It's difficult not to like a sparkling wine that offers taste and style for such a small price, but that's what you get from the Deinhard Lila Riesling Brut Sekt. Its attractive floral nose melts into a dry, round, elegant, but taut, sparkler with green apple, petrol, and slate, mineral, citrus and peach flavours. Weddings anyone? Or, try as a kir (with crème de cassis or raspberry liqueur).

Marquis de la tour Loire Valley Rosé is a sparkling rose wine from France. It has a light dry crisp flavor. Delicate and elegant, with notes of strawberries and raspberries. Round and fresh with fine bubbles.

Montes Classic Series 2006 Malbec from Colchagua Valley, Chile. Opens with red plum and earthy aromas, underscored by dark chocolate notes. Juicy blackberry flavors on the palate, along with red currant, sweet dark chocolate and an barely perceptible mint undertone. Deep ruby plum in color and stylishly crafted, the Montes Classic Series (formerly Montes Reserve) consistently releases vibrant wines that are reasonably priced. Pair with grilled flatiron steaks, braised short ribs or flourless chocolate cake.

Montgras Reserva Camenere 2005 from the Colchagua Valley, Chile.

Redbank Chardonnay 2005 from Victoria, Australia. Light, crisp and unwooded. Great summer wine. Also check out Redbank Sauvignon Blanc 2006 for lighter flavor.

Redbank Shiraz, The Long Paddock, 2004 from Victoria, Australia. A light, smooth red wine great for summer!

Tre Donne Moscato D'Asti is a fine sparkling wine from the Piedmont area in North West Italy. It is a light sweet wine but not syrupy with a pleasant fresh finish.