This heat!

[hotwine]

Welcome to the board, Nowallf. Look for Arca Nova Vinho Verde at your local wine shops. I got the '01 at an upscale shop last year at the cheapo price of $8.... it's clean and crisp, a tad lemony and spritzy.... perfect for a summer sipper on the deck or around the pool. Be sure to serve cold. Only 10% alc/vol. Other possibilities include Tommasi Pinot Grigio, about $11 (had one tonight with grilled amberjack and scallops), and a Sauvignon Blanc. On the low end of the SB, look for Kendall-Jackson, about $8; on the upper end, a Sancerre from the Loire Valley of France is very nice; we like Dom. de la Rossignole (price is unknown now, due to exchange rate fluctuations). The Deerfield Ranch SB from Cal. is also very nice, at about $14. Lots of choices.