Memorial Day is quite the holiday, running the full spectrum of emotions: heavy in remembrance; light and carefree in its celebration of the beginning to another summer. But whatever you're doing, it's an opportunity to wind down, kick back, and shut out life's daily distractions — generally outside on a patio or dock or even in the garden, with a couple hours undoubtedly spent by the grill. Therefore, we decided to put together the perfect wine pairings for the day, with a wide array of activities in mind.
Here at Grape Collective, along with our own friends and family, we'll also be lifting a glass to you and yours. Happy Memorial Day, folks. Enjoy it however you choose.
MEMORIAL DAY DRINKING GUIDE
Grilling Fish: Matthiasson White Wine 2011
We just drank the 2012 of this Matthaisson's awesome and awesomely creative white wine blend. It's versatile: refreshing but with just a touch of weight to stand up to the char of the grill.
Red Meats: Ca' Montanari Opera 02 Lambrusco Secco 2012
It's time for some Lambrusco love. Fill up a tumbler with this chilled, fizzy, dry delight that's awesome with meat.
Veggie Friendly: Wimmer-Czerny Fumberg Gruner Veltliner 2011
Veggie Friendly: Wimmer-Czerny Fumberg Gruner Veltliner 2011
Gruner is a vegetable's best friend.
On the Waterfront: Jorge Ordonez Botani Moscatel Seco 2012This Botani is a dry moscatel that is smokin' on the water.
Something green...in name. Vinho Verde.
Once the oppressive sun has gone down and you're not somewhere with soul-crushing humidity, chill down some Beaujolais.
Rainy Day: Paul Laurent Rose
"Rainy day, dream away/Let sun take a holiday." --Jimi Hendrix.
