Dr L Riesling, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Loosen Bros 2003 and Chinon Les Granges, Bernard Baudry 2003
Dr L Riesling, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Loosen Bros 2003 (9.5 per cent). From a top producer, this light Riesling is stylish enough to satisfy purists yet easy enough on the palate to appeal to casual drinkers, too. With delicate flavours, crisp acidity and an off-dry finish, it's perfect as an aperitif or as a late-evening drink with a book. From O'Briens; Donnybrook Fair, Donnybrook; Vintry, Rathgar; Martha's Vineyard, Rathfarnham; Jus de Vine, Portmarnock; Vineyard, Galway; Gaffneys, Ballina and Castlebar; O'Donovans, Cork; and many others; about €9.99.
Chinon Les Granges, Bernard Baudry 2003 (12 per cent). The leafy, juicy red wines of the Loire made from Cabernet Franc are terrific for summer drinking: flavoursome, refreshing and not too much body. This is a fragrant, enticing, thirst-quenching beauty. Try serving it cool. From Cabot & Co, IFSC; Listons, Camden Street; On the Grapevine, Booterstown and Dalkey; Wicklow Wine Co, Wicklow Town; World Wide Wines, Waterford; about €12.99.