Raise a glass to longer days and shorter nights this season as we bring our top summer wine and food pairings to you; three whites, three reds, six dishes, and a whole lot of flavor.
Summertime Spirits
Each wine has been selected for a warmer climate, based on their acidity, tannin, lightness and thirst-quenching abilities.
From Oaked Chardonnay to Pinot Noir, these wines can be paired with all sorts of foods. Nonetheless, it is the unique flavor profiles of these dishes that complement their wine counterparts beautifully and fill one’s palate with a symphony of taste.
1. Oaked Chardonnay with Lobster Tails
Due to its aging process, Oaked Chardonnay is a rich, full-bodied wine that possesses distinct vanilla and oaky flavors that enhance the sweet flavors of lobster. It’s also worth noting that lobsters are more abundant in the summer. This is because they often migrate closer to shore in warm waters.
When it comes to pairing white wine with such a palatable crustacean, Oaked Chardonnay is highly recommended. This wine complements the lobster’s creamy, buttery sauces with its own warm and buttery profile.
2. Sauvignon Blanc with Grilled Caesar Salad
Regarded as a delicious summertime wine, Sauvignon Blanc is dry, light-bodied and relatively acidic. Some of the most distinct flavors of Sauvignon Blanc are lime and green bell pepper. However, prominent, tropical flavors such as grapefruit and white peach are partial to the Napa and Sonoma region.
A grilled Caesar salad is an
