Summer wine is all about crisp and clean flavors!  Look for white wines with little or no oak.  And, if you prefer red wine, try a Pinot Noir or Zinfandel as they match-up beautifully with grilled foods. 

With the arrival of warm summer weather, fresh vegetable harvests and backyard barbecues, nothing beats a Sauvignon Blanc.  Most are bottled young and fresh to retain crisp flavors reminiscent of pink grapefruit. Try Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc or opt for something different such as Paso a Paso Verdejo, a new white from Spain with yummy citrus flavors that make it a perfect match for summer seafood off the grill.

Selbach Oster Riesling Kabinett is grown in the famous slate soils of the Mosel River in Germany. As with most German wines it is lower in alcohol -- with 7% as compared to 13-14% for most Chardonnays -- so you can enjoy it out by the pool or while grilling.  The crisp green apple flavors match well with almost any food. And its fruity quality pairs perfectly with spicy foods. 

For the steak, burger or beef-fajita-on-the-grill there is nothing like Zinfandel -- the one grape that the United States can really call its own. Ravenswood “Napa” Zinfandel has a raspberry profile with a touch of spiciness that is perfect with grilled fajitas. Another tasty option to complement grilled red meats is Kim Crawford Pinot Noir. With silky, smooth tannins, this New Zealand red pairs well with a wide range of grilled seafood as well.

Seasons 52 has more than 120 labels on our wine list – 60 of them by the glass, so stop in and enjoy your favorite, or perhaps find a new one.

Cheers!

George Miliotes
Master Sommelier & Wine Director