Here it is. Labor Day Weekend. Serving as summer’s sweet send off, and typically wrapped up start to finish in backyard barbecues, Labor Day marks the transition from the dog days of summer to the revved up renaissance of all things fall. For many it also marks a seasonal switch in wine preferences and pairings. A subtle shift from light, bright and brimming with fruit towards wines that carry a bit more heft, solitude, and potential for pairing with heartier fare. However, to squeeze out the last drops of summer and offer the seasons best wine finds, we’ve rounded up some top notch wine picks to bring out the best in grilled grub. Continue reading Labor Day Wine: Griller’s Guide to Wine Pairing
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South Africa: New Land of Vines
On a continent that typically brings to mind dry, hot deserts and rainforest jungles, it’s easy to forget that there is also wine. But on the very southern tip of South Africa, vineyards thrive and produce a wide variety of grapes. Though the wines were slow to market due to the embargo on South Africa during apartheid, the country has managed to solidify its presence as a quality wine producer over the past few decades. As a huge fan of South African wines, I wanted to share a few tips on what to try!
Reds are smokey-meaty:
This is a good thing — fire up the grill! Something about the land in South Africa brings out a gamey character in red wines, like bacon fat or smoked meat, especially in Syrah. Continue reading South Africa: New Land of Vines