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 August 15, 2013

Château Cantelaudette J. M. Chatelier 2010

A.C., Graves de Vayres, Bordeaux, France

Generous oak on the nose that’s very attractive. Fleshy black fruit follows on the palate with more smoke and toasty oak. Full-bodied and layered. Incredible price for Bordeaux. Try it with rare steak or roast beef, grilled lamb burgers, or prime rib.

Best Beef Wine

Price: $18.95 

Score: 90/100

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Drink: 2013‐2017

LCBO: 336123

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.