Surfing for Summer Values

Offbeat varietals from California merit your attention

By James Laube and Tim Fish
Posted: Monday, May 23, 2005

As the weather warms and the days get longer, lighter wines not only make for casual backyard drinking, but also for an opportunity to explore some of the Golden State's lesser-known bottlings. With.....

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