Warm-up Wines for Summer

i.e. wines that won’t derail a big night ahead

The feeling is familiar; you’re at a backyard barbecue, or a picnic in the park, or a house party in the open space wedged between two apartment buildings, affectionately known in New York City as a “terrace.” The sun is high in the sky and temperatures are peaking in the upper 80s, so securing a cool beverage feels paramount. You reach for the bottle o…