For many wine drinkers, summer means switching from red wines to white wines, but for me\u00a0it\u2019s more about choosing different red and white wines.\u00a0 After all, I\u2019m an equal opportunity imbiber.\u00a0\u00a0 I like both red and white wine, and I don\u2019t relish giving up either, even for several months.\u00a0 In my ideal world every main meal throughout the year would begin with a tantalizing white wine to whet the taste buds, continue with a kick butt red, and follow with a meditative wine of either persuasion.\u00a0 But alas, my wallet and liver won\u2019t support that much indulgence.\u00a0 So, I choose.<\/p>\n
About this time of year, I think Bordeaux Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Albari\u00f1o, Verdejo, and the multitude of fresh, charming white wines that emanate from Italy.\u00a0 These are the kinds of white wines that make sitting on the porch with glass in hand a truly noble ambition \u2013 a time to relax, talk, watch the sun go down, or just wait for the grill to be hot enough to begin preparing dinner.\u00a0 That would also be time to decide what red wine to serve with whatever goes on the grill.\u00a0 For me, summer means choosing young red wines from the South of France, full-bodied aromatic offerings from California and South America, and Spanish reds of all sizes and styles.\u00a0 As the product of hot, dry Mediterranean climates, these reds can hold up to summer heat and whatever comes off the grill.\u00a0 Just remember to keep summer reds cool, which can be a real challenge.\u00a0 In hot weather, there\u2019s nothing wrong with putting a bottle of red wine in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to bring it to cellar or cool room temperature (60\u00b0-65\u00b0F).\u00a0 I do, and I\u2019m not ashamed.\u00a0 Life\u2019s just too short not to enjoy red wine all year long.<\/p>\n
Salud!
\nDon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
For many wine drinkers, summer means switching from red wines to white wines, but for me\u00a0it\u2019s more about choosing different red and white wines.\u00a0 After all, I\u2019m an equal opportunity imbiber.\u00a0\u00a0 I like both red and white wine, and I don\u2019t relish giving up either, even for several months.\u00a0 In my ideal world every main […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"categories":[7,9],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n