Your Guide to Hosting A Summer Wine Party

‘Tis the season for a summer wine party, yes?

It’s the perfect season to host wine parties featuring chilled, crisp wines paired with delectable seasonal food! Here are some tips on how to throw a fun summer wine party for all your friends.

Food Flavors and Ingredients

Seasonal ingredients are a must! Stop by your local farmers’ market and pick up summer favorites like heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, delicate white peaches and fresh, light summer vegetables. Go the smoky BBQ route (see grilling recommendations from Chef Forster) or serve up platters of fresh fruits and cheeses to awaken the palate. Or make it easy (and full of flavor) with pizza.

Summer Wines

Light white wines with tropical fruit fragrances and a bit of acidity perfectly complement summer dishes. We recommend this white blend, Rocks 2014 California White Wine from Cornerstone Cellars, one of our featured wineries from our Premier Series wine club.

Rosé wines, like this stunning Syrah Rosé from Chacewater Winery are also great options for summer wine parties, along with Champagne and sparkling wine.

Cheese Pairings

Keep these tips in mind when choosing cheeses to pair with your summer wines:

• Aged goat cheese for Rosés
• Chévre for stronger Champagnes
• Mild cheddar for bright Champagnes
• Brie for gentle Champagnes
• Young cheeses with crisp, white tropical wines

Want to make a big impression? Make this fabulous Blue Cheese Pistachio Torta.

Final Tips

Hand your guests a glass of sparkling wine when they arrive to set the mood. Lastly, ask each guest to bring a bottle of their favorite wine to the party. When each bottle is opened, ask your guest to share why it’s their favorite.

Happy summer!

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