… so in the recycling bin, there’s an unusual amount of white wine bottles. Normally it’s crammed with reds. I love the hearty reds like zinfandel, syrah and the GSM blends (that would be the Rhone blends: Grenache, Syrah and Mouvedre) but for summer, I want something light and refreshing. Don’t you? Except if you’re having steaks on the barbecue and that calls for a hearty zin or syrah. But I digress … Whites have lots to recommend them. For one thing, as a rule, they are cheaper than reds. (Hurrah!) There are exceptions, of course. One of my favorites is Chemin de Fleurs from Daou Vineyards in Paso Robles. A lovely, refreshing premium wine ($38 or so) with a hint of  flowers. And that is for special occasions like my friend Lois’s birthday next week. But for everyday, for just me, I want to keep it reasonable. So, let me tell you what was in… Read More »