Wine with Leslie: the perfect wines for a sizzling summer

Dunnes Stores have an organic sale on until July 6 with some great prices.

I rather hate the arrival of the Summer Solstice on June 21 every year as it means the days will be getting shorter from now on, but on the plus side it shakes me out of my complacency and encourages me to spend more time outside for the rest of June and July.

Selections this week are all wines I tasted in recent weeks and suited to summer drinking outside. Most are appearing here for the first time except the La Celia Malbec which I’m including for its suitability for barbecue food - the smoky dark fruits are perfect with a char-grilled steak. If red wine in Summer sounds too heavy simply do what I do and serve it a little chilled.