5 Tips to Enjoy Summertime Reds

When temperatures rise, people tend to reach for white wine. Break that habit and try something out of the ordinary – reach for a bottle of red wine this summer. Here are 5 pairing tips:

1. Try a dry, chilled rosé. Today’s rosés are not our parents’ Lancers Rosé.
2. Chill red wines to 65 degrees. Unless you have a temperature-controlled wine cellar, our homes are warmer in the summer, so even red wines might need to be chilled a bit before serving.
3. Think about your spices or cooking methods when pairing a red wine this summer.
4. If you are eating lighter, choose cheeses, fruit, and red wines.
5. Red wine and grilling are a perfect pairing. Summer brings the grills out; red wines should be served too.

Watch this short video as the winemaker explains.