Nope, these wines are not decked out in leisure suits but they are perfectly suited to sipping while lounging in a deck chair! Delicious pool-side, lake-side or any-side, these wines are great for hot days and leisurely sipping. Chosen from our popular “Top Ten Summer Wines opens in a new tab” program, these can’t-go-wrong wines also sport prices that won’t make you sweat.Here are our leisure wine picks:SOKOL BLOSSER EVOLUTION WHITE BLEND (Oregon)
Floral aroma and tropical flavor in a juicy, off-dry Chardonnay alternative
Blend of nine grapes, including Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer
Shines with Mexican or Caribbean food or cheese
Recipe pairing: Chicken, Corn and Roasted Pepper Quesadillas opens in a new tabCheese pairing: Epoisses – a deliciously runny French cheese with distinct aroma and mild salty flavorOPALA VINHO VERDE (Portugal)
Fresh, juicy and easy to throw back
Citrusy Portuguese tongue tingler
Enjoy alone or with ceviche, shrimp cocktail or grilled salmon
Recipe pairing: Tropical Scallop and Mango Ceviche opens in a new tabCheese pairing: Robiola – a buttery, Italian soft-ripened cheese made from both cows’ and sheeps’ milkPLOW & STARS RIESLING (Washington)
Made with Organically Grown Grapes
First-release orange blossom and honeysuckle gem
A hint of sweetness and good acidity
Match with spicy Thai food
Recipe pairing: Pad Thai Tofu opens in a new tabCheese pairing: Humboldt Fog – a distinctive, soft-ripened aged goat cheese with subtle tanginessBLOCK NO. 45 PINOT NOIR (California)
Full-bodied and balanced
Savor its oaky vanilla and dried cherry notes
Sip with turkey burgers, pasta
Recipe pairing: Grilled Caribbean Pork Tenderloin opens in a new tabCheese pairing: Amadeus – a semi-soft, creamy, mellow-flavored cow’s milk cheese from rural Austrian alpine pasturesCheck out our Top Ten Summer Wines opens in a new tab page for a complete list of our featured wines along with cheese and recipe pairings.
