As summer is finally here and we’re spending more and more time entertaining outdoors, here are a few warm-weather wine pairings ideas featuring Jackson Family Wines.
From steak to cedar-plank salmon, here are a few pairings for all your sunshine season favourites.
JFW is one of the few family-owned and operated winery groups of its kind. Founded in 1983 with a focus on artisanal wines with character and quality, its portfolio includes well-known wineries, such as Kendall-Jackson, La Crema, Freemark Abbey, Murphy-Goode, Cambria, and many more.
Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay
A barrel-fermented California Chardonnay with hints of sunny fruit.
Creamy and round with notes of buttered toast and tropical fruits, this incredibly food-friendly wine will pair well with just about anything, and is foolproof for the summertime.
Chardonnay is incredibly versatile and pairs well with just about any food. Cheeses, chicken, and fish are all great examples of perfect Chardonnay pairings.
Try out an asiago cheese, roasted chicken, or grilled sea bass – but really, anything goes with Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay.
La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Renowned for the quality of Pinot it produces and the La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is no exception.
This is a go-to red wine for any occasion! Nuanced and silky with impressive cherry, strawberry, earth and spice aromas, this wine’s lush flavours make it a great choice for the warmer weather.
Cedar-planked salmon, pork tenderloin, burgers or grilled vegetables are all great pairings.
Essentially anything charred will pair well with this wine, as the char often brings out a bitterness, and Pinot Noir has a subtle sweetness to balance it out.
Murphy-Goode California Merlot
A tried and true classic, you can never go wrong with opening a bottle of Murphy-Goode California Merlot in the summer.
This Merlot is crafted in a big, confident, style, with intense dark fruit, cherry, plum, herb, vanilla, chocolate and spicy oak.
Ribs, sausages, burgers or a formal roast beef dinner.
As a more full-bodied wine, it’s a perfect option for summer entertaining when the menu is rich in flavour.
Stick your bottle in the fridge 15 minutes before serving and voila – ready to enjoy on a lovely summer night!