Looks like we’re going to be celebrating the end of summer for a while. Labor Day may officially mark the season’s end, but the weather won’t be paying much attention to the calendar. It’s going to be a hot September, with plenty of opportunities for parties and dinners -- or just sharing a bottle of wine with a friend. Here are some bottles under $16 to pick up at your local wine shop.
2013 La Quercia Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (southern Italy)
Wines from the south of Italy are still well-priced, especially those from the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo region.