Light Refreshing Summer Wines

I ve listed them for you from lightest to richest keep in mind that every wine is a bit different so results will vary.

Light refreshing summer wines. Light whites to pastel rosés. F w s ray isle offers simple rules for pairing and names 25 affordable bottles to seek out. Following on from last week s post about great summer white wines i thought i d talk about the abundance of summer reds that are equally refreshing and perfect for warm summer days while i can appreciate the quality of a powerful muscular extracted wine these are typically not my go to wines at any time of the year so even outside of summer i am always on the lookout for juicy. Local grape variety zweigelt is behind a lot of my favourite austrian summer reds.

It is hot out there and while i do love a full bodied red wine with dinner these days i am all about refreshing whites rosé or lighter reds that i can serve slightly chilled. Best white wines for summer. Italian wine producers offer a variety of light refreshing wines ideal for summer quaffing. When the heat of the summer overwhelms and outdoor patios and balconies beckon the full bodied wines often associated with italy can seem a little overbearing don t despair.

Among them is the familiar pinot grigio but do you know about the pleasures of a glass of prosecco gavi or arneis. This week let s talk about the whites that are great for these hot summer days. Refreshing summer wines from a white from sicily to a lovely french rosé here is a trio of wines for you to enjoy in the sunshine david williams. F w wine editor ray isle names his favorites from riesling to ro.

Plus they tend to have lower tannin. When the heat is getting to you and you re looking for the perfect refreshing glass of wine or something to mix into a spritzer white wine is an incredible. The best bottles for summer are light refreshing and noticeably low in alcohol. Light 12 5 abv almost.

It s time to delve into the light refreshing wines of summer. Light red wines are awesome because they pair well with a wide variety of foods. New zealand sauvignon blancs are known for their intense flavors of grapefruit lemon lime and grass. Summer wines should say light refreshing with notes of zesty citrus.

Check out our guide to the best wines for summer which covers reds whites and rosés. Summer s quintessential grilled foods deserve great wines to match.