Sure, some people only think about cracking open a cold beer for summertime refreshment. But here at Cooking Chat, we like to enjoy our meals with a good glass of wine. Here you can find links to some of our favorite summer recipes and wine pairings. Most of these summer wine pairings are ones we have enjoyed and posted on Cooking Chat, but you will find a few pairings from some wine pairing savvy blogger friends, too.
Wine Pairings for Grilled Meat
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with a Syrah
Heaven Sent Grilled Pork Chops with a Sangiovese blend
NY Strip Steak with Garlic Cumin Rub and a Zinfandel
Steak with Mushroom Cognac Sauce and a Cabernet Sauvignon (recipe and pairing on the Tasting Pour blog)
Summer Seafood and Wine Pairings
Orzo with Pesto, Salmon and a Frascati (white Italian wine, blend of Malvasia and Trebbiano)
Simple Grilled Shrimp with a Pouilly-Fumé (Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire)
Summer Spaghetti with Grilled Shrimp and a Vermentino (Italian white wine)
Grilled Halibut with Mango Salsa and a Rosé
Grilled Tuna with Eggplant and Peppers, paired with a Syrah
Grilled Halibut with Parsley Pesto Paired with an Italian Rosato
Grilled Salmon with Mushroom Sauce and a Pinot Noir
Grilled Arctic Char and Pineapple Salsa with a Rosé
Wine for Summer Pasta Dishes
Linguine with Classic Basil Pesto and a Sauvignon Blanc
Mac & Cheddar with Tomato Basil Salsa paired with a Chardonnay
Kale Pesto Tortellini with an Arneis (Italian white wine)
Ligurian Pesto Pasta with a Pigato (Italian white wine)
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Pasta with a Pinot Noir (we went with a Burgundy but other pinots could work)
Summer Tomato Meat Sauce with a Barbera (Italian red grape)
Other Summer Wine Pairings
Grilled Figs with Mascarpone and Honey paired with a Sauternes