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NoDa Brewing’s first bottled offering was TriUmphant, a Belgian-style tripel released for the first time in March 2012. It was released again May 18, and you can now grab bottles at the brewery and most beer stores around Charlotte.

Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand: This is almost like a glass of pink grapefruit juice, as refreshing and cool as a splash of chilly water on a hot day

2010 Hope Chardonnay, Australia: A reader recommended this wine, and it is a nice choice.

Noonan Black IPA, Smuttynose Brewing Co., Portsmouth, N.H. About $10 for 6 (12-ounce) bottles

With spring just around the corner, it’s time to buy a couple of bottles of Prosecco to have on hand for that first perfect evening, when you can practically hear the flowers blooming. The bubbles are perfect to celebrate the arrival of warm weather, and the crisp, dry citrus flavors make it a perfect patio sipper. Catherine Rabb

Whenever I am in the Triangle area, I treat myself to a visit to Wine Authorities, a terrific shop at 2501 University Drive.

In honor of N.C. beer month, Highland has re-released the more intense version of its solid India Pale Ale. Imperial Kashmir comes loaded with hops and boasts 10.2 alcohol by volume (ABV), but the hop bite and alcohol burn are muted nicely by a sweet caramel and citrus backbone.

Want an easy-drinking red that won’t break the bank? How about one that works well with stew or chili on a cold day, but is also fun with burgers as the weather warms?

2006 Gouguenheim Malbec

202 N. MAIN ST. FINE WINES

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