Chill Out with White Wines
Posted by Alayne Gardner-Carimi on
Stay Cool with Summer Wines!
When the heat of summer arrives, fashionistas break out their white clothes, and we foodies break out our white wines. The white wines that are great for these hot summer days are not just any whites. We look to whites that are especially light and bright.
Refreshing & Juicy
We’re likely to be eating lighter foods--fresh fruit, grilled veggies, salads, cold dishes, sandwiches, simple shellfish, or other seafood. To complement these dishes, look for refreshing crispness, to provide a clean and crisp backdrop that enhances the colors of summer.
Texture and body-wise, look for something juicy. Summer foods will tend to be dressed with vinaigrette rather than a sauce, so wines with fairly high acidity are a good call. It’s okay to drink them refreshingly cool, a bit cooler than regular whites--even down to 40 degrees.
Test Your White Wine Wisdom
There are how many types of white wine...?
While there are numerous types of white wine, you’ll usually find seven main varieties:
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Grigio
Riesling
Moscato
Gewürztraminer
Viognier
What is the most popular white wine varietal in the world...?
Wine producers love Chardonnay because it’s easy to grow and reliably profitable. These factors explain why California vineyards devote over 90,000 acres of land to this varietal alone, nearly 500% more than any other grape.
While Savignon Blanc and Pinot Gris and Grigios tend to (and should) loom large in the landscape of summer white wines, we'd like to broaden the horizons a little. Join us and explore our summer headliners— Kracher Grüner Veltliner, Druohin Voudan Chablis, Ethereo Albariño, Golden B Moscato. Tastings available all weekend!