Summer Salads Wine Pairing
With summer approaching, we start eating lighter and choosing lighter-bodied wines. Create a summer chopped salad with all the beautiful garden vegetables and lightly dress it with a fresh herb-based vinaigrette. We have three tips to consider.
- Match the acidity levels of the vinaigrette and wine. If you serve a green salad with vinaigrette, choose a low-acid white wine like a Chardonnay.
- For salads with creamy dressings, consider the high fat content and low acidity, so choose a Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, or dry Riesling. Stay away from a buttery Chardonnay.
- If you are adding protein to the salad or it is highly spiced, consider that when choosing the wine. If you are adding grilled steak, definitely select a red wine.
Peggy Fiandaca, LDV Winery General Manager/Owner, discusses pairing wine with summer salads.