Summer will never have tasted so good if you follow some simple advice from Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher: “Stick with young, fresh Sauvignon Blanc from just about anywhere and it will be hard to go wrong.”

That tip comes from their recent Wall Street Journal article about the Flavors of Summer. Spotlighted are the luscious offerings of France, New Zealand, Chile, South Africa and the USA (at times called Fumé Blanc, “quite sophisticated, sometimes with some weight and mouthfeel, but still varietal — a neat trick that’s delicious to try”).

The piece examines the characteristics of the various products. It lists approximate prices. It draws on these consummate reviewers’ drinking experiences over the past decade. And it offers some timely guidance:

The wines from the 2008 vintage in the Southern Hemisphere will be here before too long. When these are brand new, they are particularly exciting and vibrant. Grab the first one you see.

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