Summer Book Club: Seven Daughters Winemaker's Blends

We wish we had come up with Seven Daughters' motto "Who says sophistication can't be fun?" before they did; because that's what we're all about! This relatively new vintner from Northern California blends seven different grapes for both its white and red varieties. What caught our attention is their push to promote a girls' night in. Yes, we're more likely to write about a good night out; but we spend just as much time with our girlfriends at home over a good bottle of red.

Visit the Seven Daughters website, www.7daughters.com, for ideas on starting a book club, selecting books and themes for book series, and for finding out more about the Seven Daughters' story.

We're partial to the Seven Daughters Red Winemaker's Blend which combines Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Syrah, Carignane, and Sangiovese. Sure we would drink one of these wines individually; but they've done a good job of blending them to showcase each great character. We shared a bottle and a lot of laughs with our sis-in-law when she was in town last week.

Both the Red and White Seven Daughters Winemaker's Blends are $14.99 and available at wine shops and restaurants nationwide. Visit Seven Daughters to find a retailer near you.