Sauvignon Blanc: The wine of summer

When it comes to a dependable summer wine, “it’s hard to go wrong” with Sauvignon Blanc, said Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher in The Wall Street Journal. Regardless of country of origin, most are inexpensive and consistently good. Always “buy the youngest vintage you see,” but here are some labels to look for:

Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc ($11.99) One of many dependable American Sauvignon Blancs. We like this one for large parties because it “leans a bit more toward the gulpable New Zealand style.”

Concha y Toro ‘Casillero del Diablo’ Sauvignon Blanc ($6.19) An earthy Chilean wine that’s especially good when you’re buying for a big group. Great with seafood.

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Mulderbosch Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Stellenbosch ($18.99) A consistently good South African wine with a peppery bouquet that almost leaps from the glass.

Babich Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($10.95) “Pow! Wham! Smack!” This juicy, easy-to-gulp wine from New Zealand “takes no prisoners.”