Managing a wine boutique,the prediction of how people purchase wine as it correlates the current season is easy. Heavy Cabernet and Malbec consumption is predominant in the fall, winter, and early spring months. Late spring and summer call for Prosecco and Rose. But how often do you think about how current weather conditions reflect which wine you are consciously, or subconsciously pouring? Hmmmm…..
- Hot and Sunny- White Burgundy: This wine is crisp and isn’t filled with too much flavor. You want the heat and smell of fresh cut grass to speak for itself. No need to try and assess the wine or have anything heavy to conflict with such a great day outside. White Burgundy is light and can have just the right touch of mint. Will pair excellent with seafood and chicken on the grill accompanied by leafy greens.
- Rainy, Snowy, or Overcast- Cabernet Sauvignon: When you can’t enjoy the weather outside and feel a bit confined indoors this is the perfect time to concentrate on a bold, heavy, nuanced wine. Take your time with a full-bodied cab. It is hearty and will put you in good spirits. Consider making meatloaf or lamb as comfort food to pair.
- Cool and Dry- Pinot Noir: Particularly from an areas like Willamette Valley and Burgundy, Pinot is superb. Whether it’s in the fall, and you can smell the leaves turning, or fresh fire burning, or it’s in the spring and you know you’re getting past winter, but it’s still not beach season, Pinot Noir is a compromise- not too heavy, but still can have complexity to the nose that allows you to sit back, relax, and enjoy something easy to drink. I always like the idea drinking Pinot Noir by itself or with a cheese/charcuterie board. Also goes fantastic with steak tartare.
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