On a recent spring afternoon, as a hot, dry Santa Ana sent temperatures soaring throughout Southern California, I made my annual trek to Home Depot for barbecue supplies. The wines I've selected for this week's tasting notes reflect my mood that day. They are summer wines, meaning they're sumptuous and easy to drink and will complement the savory, smoky aromas coming off grills across America any day now.

And they're all easy on the wallet, making them an added bonus for those who must ...

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