{"id":856,"date":"2017-08-10T11:06:05","date_gmt":"2017-08-10T15:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketviewliquor.com\/blog\/?p=856"},"modified":"2023-10-06T16:32:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T20:32:11","slug":"ultimate-guide-seasonal-wine-pairing-chapter-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketviewliquor.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-seasonal-wine-pairing-chapter-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Pairing Guide: Chapter 3"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chapter 3: Summer Wines<\/h2>\n

\"Summer<\/a><\/p>\n

The days are longer, the temperatures are warmer, and you’re gearing up the grill to awaken from its winter dormancy. There’s only one question left \u2014 what wines pair best with all the foods and events that make up summer?<\/p>\n

From crisp reds to\u00a0rich ros\u00e9s to white wines so nuanced and juicy, they taste like fresh-squeezed summer fruit, we’ve got your guide to the best summer wines and wine cocktails. If you’re hungry, we’ve got summer food-wine pairings, too, ensuring your palate never strays far from the ultimate summer wine experience.<\/p>\n

Guiding Rules for Drinking Wine in Summer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Good summer wine is subjective. However, there are a few rules for picking and pairing wines during the summer season to maximize its sipping experience.<\/p>\n

1. Chill Out<\/strong><\/h4>\n

White wines should ideally be served between 49 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit. For red wines, that serving temperature bumps up to 62 to 68 degrees. Chill your red and white wines in the fridge a few hours before decanting, particularly during the summer months when you’re drinking outside.<\/p>\n

2. Look for Wines With Moderate Tannins and Moderate Bodies<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Tannins are a chemical compound common in many different plants and responsible for the astringent, puckering sensation associated with wine. A wine’s body refers to how it feels on your tongue \u2014 not so much the flavors, but the heaviness, strength and spots it hits while you drink.<\/p>\n

\"Tannins<\/a><\/p>\n

Specific\u00a0wine varietals have stronger tannin profiles<\/a>\u00a0than others. A higher tannin concentration or lower tannin quality results in bolder, heavier wines, which then tends to produce a stronger body.<\/p>\n

While full-bodied wines are certainly not off-limits during the summer, lighter reds and whites will be more refreshing. This makes them a natural pairing across summer’s hotter, humid months.<\/p>\n

3. Opt for Oak Sparingly<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The heady, vanilla and caramel flavors so typical of oak-aged wines can result in heavier-bodied wines too rich for summer palates. Unless pairing with foods that call explicitly for such wines, look for white and red wines that haven’t been aged in oak barrels.<\/p>\n

4. Always Consider What You’re Eating<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Summer reintroduces a new palate of fresh and in-season foods. While it’s always important to pair your meal with your wine, make\u00a0the best of summer produce and seasonal dishes by following these general food-wine matches:<\/p>\n