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    2010 Estate Argyros Atlantis White ($17)
    Made mostly from the Assyrtiko grape, this crisp, citrusy blend gets a floral hint from a bit of Athiri.... more 
    Photo by: Estate Argyros Atlantis
    2010 Estate Argyros Atlantis White ($17)
    Made mostly from the Assyrtiko grape, this crisp, citrusy blend gets a floral hint from a bit of Athiri. less 
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    Fri, Jul 20, 2012 10:42 AM EDT
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    By Ray Isle, Executive Wine Editor, Food & Wine



    Pairing wine with grilled foods is a forgiving task. For lighter foods--white-fleshed fish, vegetables, chicken breasts--pick a lighter wine. For heartier foods--sausages, burgers, steaks--choose a more robust wine. Here, F&W's Ray Isle names a selection of easy-to-find bottles, all available for $20 or less, to go with grilled foods of all kinds in his list of the best wines for summer.



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