The days are getting longer. The nights are getting shorter. Layers of clothing are slowly coming off and you're getting thirsty.

Luckily local wine whiz Chris Campbell (left) has a few wine suggestions to slake your thirst.

First, German Riesling. Campbell says when enjoyed in the spring and summer, this varietal becomes not only enjoyable, but thought provoking. "Try a dry, light, Kabinett style," he said. "Its low alcohol and high acidity has my attention," he continued.

Second, Sauvignon Blanc from almost anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere. While French Sancerre prices are exploding, there are still great values to be found elsewhere. Campbell said New Zealand and South America produce some memorable Sauvignon Blancs. "The 2007 vintage is young, fresh, and has high acidity," he said. For those ready to try something slightly off the beaten path, Campbell suggests Spanish Verdejo. "It's racy, but with the same weight," he continued. "Very refreshing."

Campbell also suggests that wines from Spain, Portugal, and South American countries like Argentina and Chile are still values. "There must be a reason why some great wine makers are moving down there to make wine," he muses.

Campbell, 43, knows his wine. He's the co-owner and sommelier at Troquet, a wine bar in Boston's Theater District. Local wine guru Jonathon Alsop, owner of the Boston Wine School, agrees. “Drink whatever Chris Campbell is drinking," he said.

Chris serves up an array of roughly 500 different wines Tuesday through Saturday nights from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Troquet is located at 140 Boylston St. in Boston. Call 617-695-WINE (9463) for reservations.

Photo from KlubUni.

Post contributed by Dale Cruse. Cruse is a website developer who is helping to change the wine world. He likes to eat, he likes to drink, and he likes to write about both at Drinks Are on Me.