A lazy August afternoon is no time for pretense, so save the cellar-worthy Pétrus for dinner with your prospective in-laws. Wine stores are awash these days in affordable, easy-drinking stuff—red, white, pink, even sparkling—that masterfully plays a supporting role, happy to take a back seat to crusty sandwiches, coleslaw, chips, and onion dip. Just steer clear of brawny, high-alcohol reds and oaky Chardonnays, which are far too heavy for any outing that might (fingers crossed) involve tetherball.
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Mon, 07/20/09 AT 9:00AM