Jones Is Thirsty: Toad Hollow, Erik's The Red, CA 2009

It may be hot outside, but that doesn't mean you have to give all red wines the Heisman.  The key is to find a red with plenty of fruit (without being sweet) and refreshing acidity.

And let's be honest, there's definitely a time and place for heartier wines that match up to stuff like grilled flank steak, juicy burgers, or lasagna (yes, I like good ol' Italian even in the summer).

Today's featured wine is Toad Hollow, Erik's The Red - it retails for about $13.  This super middleweight wine (think Sugar Ray Leonard or Roy Jones Jr.) is loaded with red fruit flavors—raspberry, cherry—and a hint of vanilla.  Just the right amount of soft tannins to stand up to that grilled flank steak or robust cheese.  Bottom line: this wine is just flat-out fun.




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Wednesday's Pairing: Shrimp Burgers & Rosé

When it comes to grilling, it doesn't get much more Southern than shrimp burgers—and one of my favorite recipes is Shrimp Burgers with Sweet 'n' Spicy Tartar Sauce. This is also the time of year I gravitate toward rosés, which are, generally speaking, super-refreshing and perfectly suited for the kind of grilled seafood recipes I love.