Best for a barbecue…
It’s always good to bring something along to one of these occasions. A bottle of wine will be much appreciated and will also bring some sophistication to proceedings. Although beer is the most popular drink for a barbecue, a nice full-bodied red wine would go perfectly with the carnivorous menu. You might want to choose the Lebanese and rather excellent Château Musar.
Best for a picnic…
Whether you’re meeting someone you just met on a black dating website or a group of close friends, it’s important that everything’s perfect for a picnic. Getting the drinks right is a big part of this. Have a couple of bottles of a light white wine tucked away and match with some delicate cuisine – salmon and cream cheese on Bath Oliver crackers, for example. Also, make sure you have a cold-bag and keep the bottles out of the sun, because these will taste best chilled. Try the Frascati Superiore Italian white wine.
Best for a party…
Wine is also a great thing to bring to a party. You need to make sure you go for a middling variety that will meet everyone’s tastes, as you don’t know how many people will be trying it. A fizzy wine is probably in order here, particularly if you’re at a celebration. A nice Prosecco will more than fit the bill, this Italian fizzy white being very palatable for everyone. Make sure you get the dry variety rather than the extra dry, though, as you don’t want to put anyone off.
Best for the beach…
For a trip to the seaside, why not try something fruity? A light rosé would be the perfect accompaniment for a summery snack of ice-cream and strawberries – an idyllic seaside scene… For this, go for the French Cuvée Fleur Pays d’Hérault and make sure to keep it chilled.
Best for a romantic evening…
Whether you met through an eHarmony review or on a train, romantic evenings are better with wine. A deep-red dessert wine always sets the right tone and goes well with chocolate cake and gentle jazz music playing in the background. Why not try the Italian Chianti Classico here, which has a unique chocolaty finish.
Enjoy wine this summer with these five top choices!
