Wine Notes - Summer '08
Occasional observations and noteworthy sites about food and wine... for our celebrations of life.
 Summertime... and the living is definitely easier! The days are longer and the evenings linger. We love the warmth, sunshine, outdoor living (especially in the Northeast & middle of the country), fresh fruit and vegetables. Dust off the grill, break out the light white wines and chill the reds.
Our wines of the season complement light, easy-to-prepare summer foods. Salads (mustard-y potato or curry chicken), grilled vegetables, seafood, cold roast chicken and one of our all-time favorites... grilled flank steak (click here for a no-fail recipe). Featured white wines are Vouvray, Pinot Gris, Sancerre, Albarino, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling. Summer reds include Cote du Rhone, Zinfandel, Beaujolais and Pinot Noir; all with a slight chill. |
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From SmartMoney magazine, wine columnists Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher praise Vouvray, the original Chenin Blanc. Though a little dated, the article really expresses the virtues of this under-appreciated white. The recommended wines are still generally available with more recent vintages.
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 Concierge.com presents a Summer Seafood Tour of the U.S. A slideshow of food writers Jane & Michael Stern's favorite seafood spots. | ||
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Two very timely articles form our perennial favorite, Food & Wine on-line magazine. A summer Grilling Guide and Summer Drinks. |
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An amazing array of summer seasonal recipes and summer drink recommendations from Epicuriou.com. |
