If you can stop off at the grocery store or fish market on the way home, pick up some jumbo shrimp. They are easy to grill. Just season with your favorite spices, melted butter and parsley and hot sauce, grilling just off the heat.

With that being said, Geena and I had a chance to sit and relax on the patio and split four jumbo shrimp. I seasoned them with a favorite spice blend, added a couple of drops of hot sauce and served a small pour of Cooper Vineyards 2012 Roundpen Rose from Amador County, Sierra Foothills. While many Roses would be wonderful, the Cooper Rose is a refreshing blend made in the French style but look for their latest release.

If you missed my last post, check out the, J. Rickards Winery: Darn fine barn wine (VIDEO).

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