Summer Red Wine Masterclass

Posted: 24th June, 2011

Tips on the perfect summer red, how to serve it and which summer foods to pair it with

If you always put away the red wine the minute summer hits in favour of a crisper cooler white, then it could be time for a rethink. While many of us believe Vin Rouge to be a traditional winter tipple, there are plenty of lighter refreshing summer red varieties that can be enjoyed throughout the warmer months.

But there are some key things to consider when it comes to drinking red wine in the summer. From identifying which reds to go for and which ones to avoid, to knowing what temperature to serve them at, it’s not all just about popping the cork and sipping away. For example the distinguishing factor that makes them a summer wine is that they can be served chilled – but just how long should you cool them down before opening them?

And for those of you looking forward to summer cuisine, alfresco dining and plenty of barbequing, there are plenty of intriguing red wine food matches that you may never have thought about before.

In the following video, Paul Milton, Senior Winemaker for Lindeman’s gives his top tips on how to enjoy your favourite reds this summer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n54pqEXtkM

For more information visit www.lindemans.com