My ideal vision of summer is sitting by the pool (or in the pool on a hot day) with good friends, a large spread of tasty food and several great wines, preferably at least one that is served extremely chilled. So what food and wine combos work best for celebrating summer? We’ve already tested out quite a few this summer and have come up with a list of our favorite pairings. Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil
This is a classic summer appetizer combination. And although it may feel a bit overdone at times, there is nothing better than a big, ripe, juicy tomato with fresh mozzarella and basil picked right from the garden. And although tomatoes are notoriously difficult for pairing with wine, we recommend a crisp and refreshing Italian Pinot Grigio. You can’t go wrong pairing a classic Italian dish with an Italian wine.
Corn on the Cob
The sweet, simple flavors of fresh picked corn go well with a crisp and off-dry Riesling or a unoaked Chardonnay that will bring out the sweetness of the corn. A simple and easy way to prepare – cover the corn in butter, salt and pepper and wrap the center with one husk. Cover with aluminum foil and throw on the bbq for 15-20 minutes.
Juicy Burgers
Fire up the grill and throw on some burgers. There’s really no better food for a warm, summer night. Whether you go beef, lamb, turkey or veggie, there’s a wine to match. For beef or lamb burgers, we recommend a California Zinfandel or an Australian Shiraz. For turkey or veggie burgers, go for a Pinot Noir or maybe even a Rose.
Sweet Peaches
You really don’t need much more for a summer dessert than a bowl of just-picked sweet, juicy peaches. Pair with a Moscato d’Asti. The peachy flavor of the wine pairs great with the peaches themselves.
Written by Linzi
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