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Find the perfect picnic pairing of wine and food.
Few things are more relaxing than a leisurely picnic in the park. Only one thing can improve on the great outdoors, clear skies and delicious food: a great bottle of wine. Here are some tips on finding the perfect match:
Burger and Wine Pairings
It's all about the condiments! If you're using...
A Specialty Cheese: Pair the wine to whichever cheese you use on top of the burger. For blue cheese, try a Zinfandel or Cabernet Sauvignon.
Lots of Ketchup: Try fruity or sweet wines, such as a rosé. Check out our article on Top 5 Rosés for great suggestions.
Lots of Pickles or Coleslaw: A dry red wine, like a Syrah, is a good choice.
No Condiments: Lots of red meat from the burger requires a strong, warm red wine. Try Canaletto Primitivo.
Lots of Ketchup: Try fruity or sweet wines, such as a rosé. Check out our article on Top 5 Rosés for great suggestions.
Lots of Pickles or Coleslaw: A dry red wine, like a Syrah, is a good choice.
No Condiments: Lots of red meat from the burger requires a strong, warm red wine. Try Canaletto Primitivo.
Salami & Cheese (Brie or Manchego) on a French Baguette and Wine
This classic picnic sandwich is well suited for a great Merlot. Here's a few to try
Quail Ridge Merlot: complex and sophisticated, but can be hard to find and pricey.
Coho Wines Merlot: intense, smooth and juicy.
Huntington Wine Cellars Merlot: robust and earthy with dark cherry and plum flavors.
Matanzas Creek Winery Merlot: spicy and smooth with notes of blackberry.
Coho Wines Merlot: intense, smooth and juicy.
Huntington Wine Cellars Merlot: robust and earthy with dark cherry and plum flavors.
Matanzas Creek Winery Merlot: spicy and smooth with notes of blackberry.
Hot Dogs and Wine Pairings
A sweet, fruity Riesling is just the match for a hot dog loaded with relish, pickles or hot peppers. The versatile wine is very "food friendly" and pairs well with a wide assortment of eats. Try
Chateau St. Jean Sonoma County Johannesberg Riesling: strong florals with a hint of melon and apricot.
Trimbach Riesling: full of flavor with fruit undertones and a bit of an acidic finish.
Josef Leitz Rüdesheimer Drachenstein "Dragonstone" Riesling: fairly sweet with a honey and grapefruit flavor.
Fritz Haag Estate Riesling: packs a nice, refreshing citrus punch.
Trimbach Riesling: full of flavor with fruit undertones and a bit of an acidic finish.
Josef Leitz Rüdesheimer Drachenstein "Dragonstone" Riesling: fairly sweet with a honey and grapefruit flavor.
Fritz Haag Estate Riesling: packs a nice, refreshing citrus punch.
Fried Chicken and Wine Pairings
Good, old fashioned fried chicken tastes excellent when paired with Semillon, a white wine with a full body and low acidity. Here are some top Semillon picks:
Peter Lehmann Barossa Semillon: sits nicely between the lightness of a Riesling and the depth of a Chardonnay.
De Bortoli Sacred Hill Semillon: oaky and dry with citrus notes.
Fire Gully Sauvignon Blanc Semillon: full bodied and dry with a crisp finish.
Torbreck The Woodcutter's Semillon: very intense; buttery and crisp at the same time.
De Bortoli Sacred Hill Semillon: oaky and dry with citrus notes.
Fire Gully Sauvignon Blanc Semillon: full bodied and dry with a crisp finish.
Torbreck The Woodcutter's Semillon: very intense; buttery and crisp at the same time.
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