Wine Picks for the August & September

I noticed that I didn't provide wine picks for the month of August and it's now September.  Here are my wine picks for August/early September.

Low budget white:  Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc (it's on sale!  I love sales :)
Low budget red:  The Lucky Country (approx. $15)

Medium budget red:  Perrin & Fils Peyre Blanche Cotes du Rhone-Villages Cairanne 2007 (Many reasons for recommending this wine.

1. its complex notes and long finish.  I love a wine that has a long finish.  The flavour lingers on the tongue.  Wow.
2. its cellering potential.  If you buy it now, you don't have to drink it right away.  It can be cellared for the next 6-8 years.  However, if you crack a bottle now, you should give it some air before serving.  Pour it into a wine decanter and swirl it around a bit, and let it sit for about an hr before serving.   Best paired with a good steak or pasta with a meat sauce.
3. the price.  At $18, that's a great value.

Big budget red:  Hess Allomi Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007  (I was going to pick the Ironstone Reserve Old Vine Zinfandel but I think I've been recommending a lot of zins so I decided to go with this cab.  Hess is a great California wine maker.  This cabernet sauvignon is a great addition to your cellar.)