The weather won't matter. Dry and bright would be ideal for stoking the grill, but even muggy heat or dispiriting drizzle won't stanch the joyous sense of letting go that arrives with Memorial Day weekend.

Sure, white wine is fine this time of year. But when it comes to summer drinking, the old way of doing things no longer applies.

Sure, white wine is fine this time of year. But when it comes to summer drinking, the old way of doing things no longer applies.

Our annual panel of the pink was a blitz this year: nearly 100 wines from the 2011 vintage, with a full 30 making my final rundown. While rosé can occasionally shine with age - Spain's Lopez de Heredia frequently makes...