Monday, July 4, 2011

Warm Weather Sipping


The BBQ is all fired up and I can smell those burgers sizzling? The key to warm weather sipping is simplicity. No need for complex, delicate or aged wines here! What you want are young, fruity, fresh, robust wines with little, if any oak. For whites, try varieties like Pinot Grigio, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Muscadet and Sauvignon Blanc or styles like Verdicchio, Frascati and Soave. For reds, check out Gamay, Merlot, Malbec, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Baco Noir and Zweigelt or styles like Beaujolais or Valpolicella. Even rosé makes a nice change of pace and most are made to be consumed young. Finally, serve all wine a little cooler than normal, try to avoid using plastic glasses, drink responsibly and enjoy.

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