{"id":15876,"date":"2021-06-11T13:53:08","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T13:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/?p=15876"},"modified":"2024-08-09T09:09:05","modified_gmt":"2024-08-09T14:09:05","slug":"sipping-season-the-best-summer-wine-pairings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/lifestyles\/sipping-season-the-best-summer-wine-pairings","title":{"rendered":"Sipping Season: The Best Summer Wine Pairings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Summer is always a reason to celebrate, especially when you\u2019re lucky enough to be at the lake. It\u2019s that blissful time\u2014the sweetest of all seasons\u2014when the world slows down, and we allow ourselves to kick back, relax, and enjoy. So, let\u2019s break out the wine and get this party started!<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t know the difference between a buttery chardonnay and a full-bodied, fruity ros\u00e9, we\u2019re here to help. We\u2019ve put together an easy-to-navigate list of our favorite summer wines and the perfect foods to pair them with. Feel free to use our cheat sheet anytime you want to dazzle your guests and show off your wine acumen. Bon app\u00e9tit!    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ros\u00e9<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Once considered second-rate by the wine world, ros\u00e9<\/a> has made a fantastic comeback over the past few years. A popular choice, especially in summer, ros\u00e9 boasts the best of both worlds when it comes to wine\u2014embodying some of the best aspects of both red and white all in one bottle. So how is it different from other wines?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s all in the winemaking technique. Ros\u00e9 is made from dark-colored red wine grapes that are macerated with their skins on, which creates its beautiful blush color. The skins are then removed after several hours, followed by the usual fermentation process. Because the skins are removed early on, ros\u00e9 develops some of the same color and flavor characteristics as red wine, yet without the bitter tannins.<\/p>\n

Like red wine, ros\u00e9s are made from a variety of different grapes and come in a vast selection of styles. This versatile wine takes on a multitude of different flavor personalities as well\u2014from light and dry, to elegant and fruity, to bubbly champagnes and other sparkling options. To demystify all the food-pairing choices, simply look at the color.<\/p>\n

As the award-winning food and drink author Jeanette Hurt<\/a> explains in her post for Wisconsin Cheese<\/a>, \u201cLight, delicate ros\u00e9s are generally a subtle pink, while full-bodied ros\u00e9s have deeper hues of salmon or pink.\u201d So how do we know what to serve with this mind-boggling array of pretty pink wines? Remember this rule: Richer colors complement more intense flavors. Here\u2019s your go-to list of perfect pairings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smell the Ros\u00e9s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n