THIS DEVIL DOESN'T WEAR PRADA!

Wow, is it hot enough for you this week??  Waaayy too hot to cook indoors, so here's a few BBQ reds to go with your cookouts:

This devil doesn't wear Prada but it sure is legendary, especially in consistent value for money - so check out the Legend video on www.casillerodeldiablo.com, and serve up a glass with your lamb chops tonight.

1.  CASILLERO DEL DIABLO CABERNET SAUVIGNON (CHILE)

LCBO 278416  -  $ 13.00

Cross over the Andes Mountains and look to Argentina for great value Malbec, the grape that's on fire in Canada right now.  Trapiche is one of the oldest wineries and produces wines worth your attention.  Serve Malbec with beef (of course!), also with grilled pork tenderloin.

2.  TRAPICHE RESERVE MALBEC (ARGENTINA) 

LCBO 614651 - $ 12.00

And from DownUnder - home of the original cookout aka the Barbie! - none other than a mid-weight Shiraz to go with your steak 'mate.  

3.  ANGUS THE BULL SHIRAZ (AUSTRALIA)

LCBO 132936 - $19.05

Suggest you chill these reds down just a tad if they've been sitting at room temperature in this heat.  Believe me - your kitchen oscillator fan does not produce anything like the right serving temperature and reds that are too hot taste soupy and jammy.

Next week.... wines for your 'green' conscience.

Stay cool!

Mo