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Gamay which has recently become more
mainstream and accessible. Hailing from
Beaujolais, France, this grape as it’s grown
in the U.S. retains its minerality and
fruitiness, in turn, making it a perfect
cheeseburger partner. Try Stolpman GTG
Blend from Central Coast, CA or Anne
Amie Gamay from Willamette Valley, OR..
While we are on the grill, how can
we forget another bun-friendly food, the
hotdog! No Fourth of July is complete
without this American favorite. Your
wine pairing can be as exotic as your
wiener toppings, but white wine seems
to be the safest bet. A perfect choice
would be something that breaks up the
salt with some acid. La Marea ‘Kristy’s
Vineyard’ Albarino from Monterey, CA is
a favorite, or try some pink bubbles — Poe
‘Ultraviolet’ Sparkling Rose would be very
fitting!
Maybe the most truly American classic
food is slow smoked barbeque. Although
its origins are hotly debated, BBQ-ing
is a summertime ritual involving many
types of meats and incredible, bold flavors.
Here in the melting pot of Atlanta, our
residents embrace BBQ from all over the
country. We’ve seen vinegary East Carolina
BBQ, mustard based South Carolina style,
spicy Texan, and even the sweetness of
Kansas City BBQ all served at the same
party. Each regional style is unique, with
different sauces and proteins to consider
for wine pairings, so let’s keep it simple.
It has been noted by wine professionals
near and far that Rose is the perfect
barbeque pairing. Refreshing, quaffable,
with acidity that will tame even the spiciest
of sauces, look for a Rose that has a deeper
color. Division Wine Cellars ‘L’Avoiron’
Village Rose of Gamay or House of Brown
Rose are two of our very favorites. If you
want to stick with a red wine, Italian
varietals would be magic. Look for the
chillable Idlewild ‘Flora and Fauna’ from
Mendocino, CA or Stolpman ‘Love You
Bunches’ Carbonic Sangiovese from
Central Coast CA. If white wine is your
thing, then again, the more acidic, the
better. Try Illahe Viognier from Willamette
Valley, OR or DeSante ‘The Old Vine’
Field Blend from Napa Valley, CA.
Still have room on your grill? Let’s
talk poultry and fish. Grilled chicken just
hits different with the right amount of
char, smoky flavor and seasoning, and
deserves a wine like Day Wines ‘Dazzles
of Light’ Blend from Willamette Valley
or Elizabeth Spencer Sauvignon Blanc
from Mendocino. Grilled seafood and fish
are incredible at the beach or backyard
cookout and are perfectly wine friendly.
When grilling salmon, try a balanced
Chardonnay like Presqu’ile Chardonnay
from Santa Maria, CA. For our red fans
try a Pinot Noir like Land of Saints from
Central Coast, CA. For shrimp or white
fish, a Pinot Gris from Oregone — Coeur
du Terre makes a great one. Yet again,
Rose would match any of these proteins
flawlessly!
This summer, as you head to that
backyard soiree, arrive with some fireworks
in the form of wines matched for what’s on
the grill, ready to beat the Georgia heat.
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