Perfect Wines for the Early Fall
In the depths of summer, with it’s sweltering heat and heavy air, does something to a wine drinker’s palate. We no longer crave a tannic rich Cabernet, for example. They tend to make us warm. During the hot months, wine drinkers tend to crave wines high in acidity. These livlier wines tend to be more cleansing and refreshing. So, put away your Merlots and Cabernets for the Summer, and join us for a tour of some delightful summer substitutes. No question about it, we Americans love our Champagne! We drank about 35 million gallons of it in 2006. This figure represents about a 20% increase from 2001. We would probably drink alot more of it, but it’s price has risen right along with it’s popularity. An excellent, economical substitute is a proseco from the Veneto region of Italy. Proseco comes extra dry, or brut, which is drier sti mangodrin ll. Heavy, creamy dishes such as fettucine Alfredo, complement the lively, dry quality of proseco. Proseco tends to cut through the oiliness and richness of Salmon or even an avacado. Proseco leaves us cleansed and refreshed, and eager for the next bite! Though sometimes a little too sweet, Spanish Cavas are a great, bubbly alternative to champagne. Extremely affordable, most cavas are under 20 dollars. Most Cavas are made west of Barcelona, in northeastern Spain. Cavas are generally sparkling wines, however once in awhile youll run across a rose. With aromas ranging from apple to lemon, Cavas are one of the main reasons that Spain is rapidly ascending in prominence in the world of wines. Although only slightly effervescent, Portugal’s Vinho verde still qualifies as a choice alternative to Champagne and an excellent summer wine.