Beautiful White Chardonnay grapes ready to be crushed!

Good Morning!

When I woke up this morning at 5 AM, it was 79 degrees. The high today will be 99 and with the heat factor will make it feel like 110-115 by 6 PM tonight. I am not complaining, just stating facts. I have received many emails asking me what to drink to cool down with. I have to say sometimes wine does not cut the heat for me. But many times is does so here is what I might drink on a day like today!

I would not bust out a big, bold powerful red in this heat I have my go to wines to enjoy during this blast of summer weather.

Cava: Bubbles and lots of fruit make this dry sparkling wine taste like it is a wee bit sweet! Very refreshing!

Albarino: This is a crisp, young fresh wine and it can help me “chill” in the afternoon.

Pinot Gris: Sometimes white wines have tons of acid and the sharpness but this is low alcohol and is just a clean, fun wine.

Torrontes:Light and lovely with a real mineral kick and when I enjoy this wine, I find the crispness is perfect while wearing flip flops.

Vinho Verde: This wine rocks with salads, it plays well with salad dressing, I am trying to eat lighter and still have wine!

But the best wine ever for my hours with friends and family is my wine…The Sauvignon Blanc I have been making for years from Lake County, CA. I call my wine Patio….I love it, I drink it all the time and I can not wait until you try the citrus bursting, pineapple and tropical feel of this wine. I know you have not tried it yet…but you will soon and I hope you love the experience as much as I do!

These are my summer go to wines and of course I chill tons of Rose’ for enjoyment too. But I have to say sometimes a glass of ice filled with Malibu Rum and a splash of pineapple juice, tastes like a beach vacation in a glass.

Let me know what you are drinking to stay cool!

Much LOVE and wine,

Tammi

Cool refreshing "Patio" Sauvingnon Blanc