Christian: This time of year, three things are required to make a perfect evening: outdoor furniture, good company, and a refreshing glass of white wine. The early summer months can’t be beat. The drenching humidity and annoying bugs have yet to arrive. Everything is green again, and in full bloom. Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s porch time. It is with my easily attainable Zen moment in mind that David and I have created our list of early summer porch sippers. I find that no other grape fits the bill better than …

Christian: No that wasn’t “Ladies.” It’s “Laddies,” as in the bagpipes, kilts, and scotches of Scotland! David was invited to a single-malt scotch tasting, and thought it would be fun to share his experience in this month’s column. I did argue with my younger brother that scotch is not wine, but eventually David convinced me that scotch is a very important and potent beverage with complex characteristics. Personally, if there is no wine available, I am a Dewar’s and soda type of guy. But David has had a single malt …