May 21, 2008
Dunne on Wine: Good deals to pair with your backyard meals Sacramento Bee
"Eating out" in Sacramento in the summertime often means the backyard, a destination likely to be more popular this year as residents deal with high fuel prices and a shaky economy.
So roll out the grill, select less costly cuts of protein to toss over the coals, and cruise the wine department for a wine compatible with both entree and pocketbook.
As we drew up this year's guide to wines to go with popular grilled foods, we looked specifically for high-value releases priced $15 or less...

A rosé also will work well with lightly seasoned chicken. The Amador Foothill Winery 2007 Amador County Rosato of Sangiovese ($11.50) has a come-hither fragrance that invites sipping with or without food, but also the strawberry fruit and bracing spine to stand up to well- marinated chicken thighs.

Other fittingly fruity and firm rosés are the Bonny Doon Vineyard 2006 Rosé Vin Gris de Cigare ($14), the Domaine de la Terre Rouge 2006 Sierra Foothills Vin Gris d'Amador ($14), the Holly's Hill Vineyards 2006 Grenache Rose ($14) and the Omega Cellars 2005 Lodi Rosé of Mourvedre ($13)...

View the entire article at the Sac Bee website here.

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