Wining & Dining
BEST WINES
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Though some wine drinkers prefer to stick with what they know and drink the same types of wine throughout the year, most wine experts recommend imbibers match their wine selections to the seasons. Gus Olah, owner of Hokus Pokus Liquors, says wine choices are all about climate and food. “As the weather gets warmer, we see a lot more whites and rosés. Lighter wines are easier to pair with spring and summer foods.” Here are a few tips to broaden your palate and pick the best whites, rosés, sparkling wines and reds for the spring and summer seasons.
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The acidity in white wine enhances its refreshing, crisp qualities, making white a go-to in warmer weather. But different whites offer different qualities. When the weather is warmer, opt for dry whites with high acidity and light to medium bodies as they tend to be crisp and refreshing. Olah recommends offvarietal white wines, such as Albariños and Torrontés from Argentina – perfect for summertime seafood dishes. His personal summer favorites are sauvignon blancs and french white bordeauxs.
