It goes without saying that summer is the superior season, and there is nothing quite like having a glass of crisp white wine on a nice sunny day. Luckily, August 4 is National White Wine Day, a holiday that needs much more recognition than it gets.
In order to celebrate National White Wine Day properly, here are some bottle options including tasting notes and pairing options with one surely being the perfect choice for your celebrations.
La Crema Monterey Pinot Gris
This Pinot Gris from La Crema is a wonderful choice for a summer white wine. It has aromas of gala apple with yellow plums and orange blossom followed by flavours of meyer lemon, bosc pear and nectarine.
On the palate, this wine presents distinct mineral notes and juicy acidity, pairing perfectly with summer favourites like shrimp salad, pimento cheese dip, and ceviche, as foods with more mineral acidity tend to balance some of the fruity flavours.
Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay
This Chardonnay from Kendall-Jackson has beautifully integrated tropical flavours, such as pineapple, mango, and papaya with citrus notes.
These flavours intertwine with aromas of vanilla and honey to create depth and balance throughout, along with a hint of toasted oak and butter to round out the long, lingering finish.
Pair this wine with all of your summer hors d’oeuvres, such as asiago cheese, crab cakes, and pesto shrimp flatbreads for this uber versatile selection.
ON – $21.95 | BC – $23.99 | QC – $19.70 | MB – $20.49 | AB – $21.95
Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Chardonnay
The Chardonnay from Freemark Abbey is rich, nuanced, and complex – the nose opens with aromas of apple cobbler, creme brulee, ripe pineapple, orange marmalade, and fresh peach.
The palate is supple, balanced, and exhibits flavours of stone fruit, candied lemon zest, baking spice, ambrosia, and vanilla.
This wine is vibrant and balanced while also being creamy with a long, lingering finish. Pair this wine with some of your go-to summer choices, such as grilled pork, cedar plank salmon, and lobster rolls.