Light Summer Wines

F w s ray isle offers simple rules for pairing and names 25 affordable bottles to seek out.

Light summer wines.

Juicy bright citrus flavors that linger across the palate. It s also very refreshing and great on its own. The warmer months are on their way and with them come relaxation various festivities and lots of sunshine. Lambrusco is a perfect summer red wine as it s light and bubbly and pairs nicely with many things.

Styles range from dry to semi sweet and have notes of cherry blackberry with great acidity and a touch of bitterness. Read more on lambrusco and its different styles at wine folly. F w wine editor ray isle names his favorites from riesling to ro. These breezy bottles suit the season as well as any we know.

And while i have enjoyed many an oaked white wine in summer my tendency is to buy unoaked as they usually taste lighter and are easier to drink. Wines made for summer. I ve listed them for you from lightest to richest keep in mind that every wine is a bit different so results will vary. Summer s quintessential grilled foods deserve great wines to match.

Easygoing and excellent value in a complicated world sometimes an uncomplicated wine is what you want. Minerally crisp and a long tight finish. Plus they tend to have lower tannin. Sweet wines make sweet sauces like teriyaki or other asian sauces with sugar honey or tamarind taste extra good.

The best bottles for summer are light refreshing and noticeably low in alcohol. Light red wines are awesome because they pair well with a wide variety of foods. It makes this style of wine a great choice for those just getting into red wine. Budget friendly summer wines august kesseler 2017 r kabinett riesling rheingau.

19 91 points. Crushed mineral tones mingle into pretty white florals lemon and grapefruit in this zesty light. Check out our guide to the best wines for summer which covers reds whites and rosés. The deep flavors of dark meats might overwhelm a sweet wine but white meats and protein like chicken veal or tofu with their lighter flavors pair nicely.

With the official start of summer just around the corner many wine drinkers have already swapped out their favorite reds for a chilled bottle of rosé but if red wine is your all time fave you.