Malbec and Chardonnay. Great wine grapes any time of the year, even in the hot, humid days of Indiana summer.

The El Esteco Malbec comes from one of the most beautiful and eco-minded vineyards in Argentina. High altitude and desert-like soil makes the grapes struggle to find water which in turn creates deep, lush, dark fruit. This rich red offers up tons of concentrated black fruit flavors, chewy tannins and a full dry finish.

JJ Vincent Bourgogne Blanc is 100% Chardonnay from the southern part of Burgundy, France. The grapes are first fermented in stainless steel to prompt the fresh apple, pear flavors, then finished in oak, adding a soft creamy touch of vanilla oak. Terrific value too.

Both wines are summer food friendly. But how do they taste with bugs? Curious palates can find out on June 28th when The DaVinci Pursuit hosts a laid back conversation between local artists and scientists who are insect experts. "Bugs, Booze and Bites" serves up some "cricket protein" eats along with non-buggy bites. Wash it down with wine, Upland Dragonfly IPA or New Day Craft mead and cider. www.thedavincipursuit.com