Albert Bichot, known for its extraordinary Burgundy wines, has created an inviting red blend, C’est La Vie, with the expertise of its renowned winemaking team and the seal of approval from the editors at Food & Wine who have called it “delightful with a smoky, plum-berry flavor.”  Wine is all about sharing and conviviality. C’EST LA VIE lends a touch of impertinence and daring as it brings its flavor to those spontaneous moments shared over a good glass of wine. It exemplifies a laid-back, informal way of life.  At only $13, it’s an incredible bargain and an everyday luxury.

La Rioja Alta, S.A. has been delivering unmistakable quality in winemaking since 1890. In 1904, Don Alfredo Ardanza, founder of La Rioja Alta and owner of the Ardanza Winery, proposed the merger of both companies.  Today, La Rioja Alta is world-renowned as a leading producer in Rioja, for managing to preserve the classic style of the denomination.   The brand began to grow in the 1980s and open additional wineries to carry out its quality winemaking traditions in other regions. Aster winery opened in 1993, and these wines represent pure Ribera del Duero elegance and typicality.

Monteabellon, part of the Europvin portfolio, has been  producing high quality wines in their family for several generations. Also located in the famed Ribera del Duero, their 14 meses en barrica is a complex, 100% tempranillo, which can stand on its own with grilled, juicy meats.  Aged for 14 months in French and American oak barrels, it has an elegant nose with black fruits, fresh spices and a pleasant aftertaste. At $35, it is a lovely wine to bring to the next party you attend.

Aster Crianza 2019, from the Ribera del Duero wine region, a magnet for skilled winemakers from around the world, is a 100% Tinta del País (a local Tempranillo clone) featuring black fruit on the nose and a spicy background of clove, black pepper and licorice. This elegant, balanced and fresh wine pairs delightfully with your grilled favorites and offers gentle tannins, typical of this region. This wine has an SRP of $26, making it a moderately priced to drink all year long.

Don’t forget rosé from Provence; we drink it all year ’round! Vranken Pommery brings you the award-winning Château La Gordonne – La Chapelle rosé for just $28.  This perfectly colored pale rosé has a very rich mineral quality and is bursting with fresh fruits and freshness.  Who doesn’t want to rosé all day this summer with your seafood favorites on the grill, or as an aperitif to kickoff the festivities.