'Tis the season for barbecues, weeknight dinners on the deck, and quality time with the ones you love. Whether it's a Fourth of July soiree or a casual get together with friends on a summer afternoon, we have some ideas to help make your backyard barbecue special:

Stock up. When you're at the store, don't forget to look for our new wines and cocktails. And while you're at it, enter our Pin-it-to-Win Contest!

Simply take a photo when you find Wild One Malbec, Glamour Girl Bubbly, or Rebel Red & Mischief Maker's Cocktails, pin it with a #middlesister hashtag and you could win a trip for two to Napa!

(Make sure we see your entry on Pinterest by emailing, tweeting, commenting on this post with a link, or letting us know on our Facebook Page).

Dress up those hot dogs. Think beyond ketchup and mustard by trying one of these "haute dog" ideas. Don't like hot dogs? Want to try something different? We think this grilled beef satay dish will really wow your guests.

Deck out your tables. Turn wine bottles into centerpieces with festive tags. Free printable tags like these from Living Locurto stand out in a sea of red, white and blue.

Add some flavorful fun to the bar. Set up a festive DIY Sangria Bar! Incorporate festive fruits like Blueberries, Red Raspberries and Strawberries, and even Starfruit (white?)! Then, just add wine and voila! 

Wishing you a happy Independence Day, and cheers to a nice, long summer!