Summer time is tough for selecting a wine. Sitting outside under the hot sun, a chilled, refreshing drink is called for. But for summer food, nothing is better than fresh fruits and veggies and hearty grilled meats, which are tough to balance with a light wine. I normally love a crisp, dry Riesling, but it’s unlikely to hold up to a cheeseburger slathered in ketchup and mustard. Yes, for while it’s great to think about wine in respect to a five-star meal, there is no reason to discount the possibilities of enjoying a glass with a traditional outdoors summer meal with the family in the backyard.
With our discovery of the Moschofilero Rosé, we've embarked on a whirlwind of rosé tastings. So, it occurred to me that rosé wine may well be the perfect answer for a more casual summer wine that's still robust. While the stereotypical pink Zinfandel can be thin, watery, and sweet, a good rosé can be as full bodied as a light red, and can be found in a wide range of flavors. With a long summer weekend stretching ahead of us, we decided to venture to a larger local wine shop, Red, White, and Bubbly. We chose three bottles of rosé wine and paired them with picnic foods, asking ourselves, "Can a rosé wine hold up to heavier picnic foods?"
Check back this week to find out more! We'll be discussing our picks and how they went with our meals. Pictures will be included!
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