Who: Daniel Smith, general manager and partner at PB Catch

Current sip: Loredona Viognier 2010, from Lodi, San Joaquin County, Calif.

Loredona Vineyards boasts that their beautiful family-owned, sustainably farmed vineyard estate in Monterey and Lodi, Calif., has the “Goldilocks” climate — “not too hot and not too cold,” which equals the “just right” environment for bright, balanced wines.” With their 2010 viognier, they deliver a wine with just such characteristics: a beautiful, sweet nose with a spring flower fragrance, a rich body balanced by crisp acidity and a hint of minerality, with a somewhat lengthy finish.

Pair it with: I like sweeter wines, from sauternes to rieslings and yes, a nice aged tawny Port. That said, the Loredona is one of my favorites because it manages to deliver a well-balanced, refreshing, light, sweet wine to cool you off in these warm summer nights here in South Florida. Pairing the Loredona with freshly shucked, ice-cold oysters, or an heirloom tomato salad with fresh buratta, pine nuts and a white balsamic vinaigrette will leave you with equally wonderful flavor profiles.

Price: The Loredona Viognier is not available locally, except in restaurants. PB Catch offers it for $10 a glass, $38 a bottle. Online, it costs between $9 and $12 a bottle.

(PB Catch, 251 Sunrise Ave., Palm Beach FL 33480. Reservations: (561) 655-5558)