What kind of a wine drinker are you?

That’s the first question I ask when a guest saunters up to the tasting bar.  Red?  White?  Sweet?  Dry?  WET?  With the change of season I recently added ‘Seasonal?’ to the line-up.   A ‘seasonal’ wine drinker tends to be the kind of person who craves a certain grape depending on the weather outside.  Usually the M.O. is if it’s warm and sunny out, a seasonal drinker tends to yearn for something white, light, and maybe a bit sweet.  The opposite weather (cold, dark, and wet) begs for a heavier red wine to satiate the palate.

It’s common sense really.  Or is it caveman sense?  When the mercury stretches for the triple digits, we humanoids need to imbibe in food and libations that cool our bodies down.  Lighter, fresher cuisine should be accompanied by lighter, fresher liquids.

Here at Lost Creek we have some delicious whites ready for your summer pleasure!  Take our Springtime (gotta love the timeliness of the name!), it’s blend of Vidal, Viognier, and Chardonnay create a light-bodied, fruity wine that can be enjoyed at any event.  In addition to its delicate sweetness, it’s quite hydrating!

As I type this blog, the other corner of my brain is thinking about a White Sangria using our Sweet Summer varietal.  This delicious wine will soon find itself paired with some tropical nectar and bits of diced up fruit.  Once the perfect recipe is created we will have it available in the tasting room and I promise to share the recipe!

Of course the Chardonnay and Vidal Blanc are chilled and waiting for you.  So come on, take a ride out to the country and enjoy the blooming bulbs, the sweet sunshine, and a seat on the patio within earshot of the local musician du jour!  We’ll keep the wine chilling for your arrival.

Cheers!