Summer’s here, and with that comes barbeques, patio parties, and casual evening soirees with friends and family. Looking for a quality bottle to bring to the party? Look no further! Award-winning wine writer Natalie MacLean shares her top picks with us each week!

Wine of the Week for June 27, 2013

Flat Rock Cellars Riesling 2012

V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario

Soooooo lovely, especially for barbecues featuring fresh seafood or grilled veggies! Apricot and honeysuckle aromas give this wine a lovely, natural fruit fleshiness and sweetness, but this wine is never cloying as it’s beautifully balanced with mouth-watering acidity for a wide range of dishes. Luscious and seductive with a medium body and long finish. Perfect for sunny decks, quiet docks and babbling brooks. Highly recommended.

Score: 91/100

Price: $16.95

Alcohol: 12.5%

Medium Dry

Drink: 2012‐2017

Natalie MacLean is the Canadian author of Unquenchable: A Tipsy Search for the World’s Best Bargain Wines. Check out more of her wine picks and food pairings at www.nataliemaclean.com.