Light Summer Wines

Juicy bright citrus flavors that linger across the palate.

Light summer wines.

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. Easygoing and excellent value in a complicated world sometimes an uncomplicated wine is what you want. These breezy bottles suit the season as well as any we know. F w wine editor ray isle names his favorites from riesling to ro.

It s also very refreshing and great on its own. 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. Wines made for summer. Summer s quintessential grilled foods deserve great wines to match.

Sweet wines make sweet sauces like teriyaki or other asian sauces with sugar honey or tamarind taste extra good. 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. F w s ray isle offers simple rules for pairing and names 25 affordable bottles to seek out. Minerally crisp and a long tight finish.

Lambrusco is a perfect summer red wine as it s light and bubbly and pairs nicely with many things. 19 91 points. Styles range from dry to semi sweet and have notes of cherry blackberry with great acidity and a touch of bitterness. Light red wines are awesome because they pair well with a wide variety of foods.

Crushed mineral tones mingle into pretty white florals lemon and grapefruit in this zesty light. Read more on lambrusco and its different styles at wine folly. Budget friendly summer wines august kesseler 2017 r kabinett riesling rheingau. The warmer months are on their way and with them come relaxation various festivities and lots of sunshine.

It makes this style of wine a great choice for those just getting into red wine. The best bottles for summer are light refreshing and noticeably low in alcohol. Plus they tend to have lower tannin. Check out our guide to the best wines for summer which covers reds whites and rosés.

Light bodied and perfect for summer.