That slow sizzle, the smell in the air as meat meets fire … there’s nothing quite like grilling on an open flame in the summertime. Barbecue fare demands hearty, zesty reds, like these California Rhône-style reds. Get the scores and tasting notes!

Tasting Highlights’ wine reviews are fresh out of the tasting room, offering a sneak peek of our editors’ most recent scores and notes to WineSpectator.com members.