MeMc Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 If you were going to open some great wines to compliment your outdoor/lobster seafood grill fest this weekend-- I'm thinking "quintessential summer" bottles, what would you choose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan7147 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 If you were going to open some great wines to compliment your outdoor/lobster seafood grill fest this weekend-- I'm thinking "quintessential summer" bottles, what would you choose? Quintessental summer= Roses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaDC Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 If you were going to open some great wines to compliment your outdoor/lobster seafood grill fest this weekend-- I'm thinking "quintessential summer" bottles, what would you choose? I'd do an American Riesling. If you can, get your hands on a Chateau Montelena Potter Valley. Mmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sthitch Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Summer=Champagne Autumn=Champagne Winter=Champagne Spring=Champagne Hmm, I guess this is why I drink too much champagne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Radigan Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 well, if your grilling Lobsters, why not a Viognier, preferably Alban Vineyards if you snag a bottle or 2. Also, late summer still has heat, just not the humidity, so why not look at something like a hungarian white, Oremus, full bodied without the flinty acidity. We are doing an 'Indian Summer' wine dinner that will incorporate the reds and whites that can hang-on just before the fall season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starfish Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 A couple of weekends ago, I unintentionally started an experiment. It was a Saturday night and I decided I was going to visit several restaurants that evening. It was a mix of places that I had never been and been meaning to try and old favorites that I had not visited for far too long. On my first stop, I asked the bartender to pour me a glass that tasted like summer, and an experiment was born. The winners: Vidalia – a half glass of a Rose from Loire, followed by a bright and cheeky Chenin Blanc Mendocino Grille – a half glass of J Sparkling Rose (a prettier wine on the palate or in the glass I don’t know), followed by a half glass of St. Supre Elu (a blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc – I think) that was lighter and better than I expected it to be. Citronelle Lounge – after hearing my request, the server returned with an expertly made vodka gimlet. When I started this I hadn’t considered that anyone would pour a cocktail, but it was a great choice. The losers: A sacred cow that does not offer half glasses, would not let me order from the full menu at the bar, and had a bartender that seemingly forgot my request for a good ten thirsty minutes – no, it was not busy. A glass of Honig Sauvignon Blanc was the first offering – a one-trick pony of a wine that has only that it is cold and wet to recommend it. The second attempt was a cloyingly sweet Chateau Saint Michelle Reisling. Café Milano (I went under duress) – a glass of plonk, some syrah the name of which I am sure that I deliberately scrubbed from my memory bank. I am sure that a thick, spice wine is a great summer choice for some, but I am not in that camp. p.s. Rocks, I am not sure if this should be in the Beer and Wine section as it is equally related to that subject as it is to the restaurants. I am sure that you will relocate, re-title as you see fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereidy Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 At the moment.....Pimm's and seven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Boy Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 I'd say maybe a delicious, and cold, German Riesling from the Mosel. Perhaps a spatlase... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 The losers:A sacred cow that does not offer half glasses, would not let me order from the full menu at the bar, and had a bartender that seemingly forgot my request for a good ten thirsty minutes – no, it was not busy. p.s. Rocks, I am not sure if this should be in the Beer and Wine section as it is equally related to that subject as it is to the restaurants. I am sure that you will relocate, re-title as you see fit. [No doubt, but I'm scratching my head trying to think of what the sacred cow might be (surely it will come to me the moment I stop thinking about it.)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 A shandy. Pale ale and British lemonade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizza man Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 shampoo (estrella and fanta limon), Gin and tonic w/ lots of lime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edenman Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 A good Kölsch. For some reason, it always does the trick. Light, not watery. Flavorful and refreshing. Spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbhasin Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 tall glass, bacardi light rum, ice, top with fresh watermelon juice, pinch of black salt and lemon wedge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xochitl10 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 An Aviation (gin, lemon juice, and maraschino liqueur). I also equate Gimlets (gin only, please) with summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Campari & soda. I've been making myself a summery drink lately of Aperol on the rocks with 1/2oz almond syrup and 1/4oz lemon juice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acevedo81 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 beer (Estrella for example) + Seven Up + Lemon juice = Clara de verano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acevedo81 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 or Manzanilla sherry + Seven Up or just a very cold manzanilla sherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkS Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Mojito Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banco Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Pastis, G&T, or a Bandol rosé. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedE Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Dark and Stormy with a couple good squeezes of lime 2nd the Kolsch recommendation; I wish there was a good local one left (RIP BBC ). Another in the beer category is 3 Floyds Gumballhead, my new favorite summer beer, but I haven't seen it this year and have heard rumblings that 3F is having distribution problems. Limoncello over ice + splash of soda water. A bit of crushed mint for a little extra zing makes it a Limoncellojito Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzaandbrew Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Grab a Dogfish Head Festina Peche when and where you see it. We'll be featuring it at Rustico (probably later this weekend). Peach is subtle with a pleasant tartness that finishes easy. Early word is (like many DFH offerings) demand will far outweigh supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 a Bandol rosé. I just finished a glass of Chateau des Baumelles, 2006. But my preference would be for a Lillet blanc, on the rocks, with a twist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Cantina Nals Gewurztraminer Alto Adige 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan7147 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 A good Kölsch. For some reason, it always does the trick. Light, not watery. Flavorful and refreshing. Spot on. Gaffel does the trick for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Riley Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Remember how glorious the weather was in D.C. last Saturday, June 23rd? I had to help a customer out to their car with a few cases of assorted wine, and I stood on the sidewalk for a moment and reveled in the sunny, blue sky, low humidity and mild temperature. I told my customer, "How I wish I could bottle a day like this and sell it.", to which he replied, as he hoisted a bottle of Sancerre rosé out of one of the boxes, "Someone already beat you to it." Great rosé from France, a Sapphire & Schweppes tonic with lime, a good estate-bottled German, Austrian or Alsace riesling, perhaps an Italian Cortese, or French Côtes de Gascogne, maybe a white from Savoie... those are my favorite refreshing alcoholic beverages of summer. Of course, there is also much to be said for the "Arnold Palmer" (1/2 lemonade, 1/2 iced tea), a root beer float (I made one yesterday with Ben & Jerry's vanilla and Dominion root beer from a keg), and a couple of other non-alcoholic favorites. This was a lot of fun to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveBVI Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Vointa Albarino...or Borgdo Magredo Prosecco or possibly an ice cold Carib Ginger Shandy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrtaJRosa Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Now that the temperatures are nearing the freezing mark, I'm in search of a good beverage to keep me warm during these chilly months...::shivers:: it's cold outside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Now that the temperatures are nearing the freezing mark, I'm in search of a good beverage to keep me warm during these chilly months...::shivers:: it's cold outside! Click! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrtaJRosa Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Click!but, but, but, but what if I wanted to mix this with a cup of hot tea and cream? sacrilege or still ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Sacrilege is such a loaded word. But it's probably not the best use of $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wine Guy 23 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 find any new summer time recipes that are just to good to keep a secret. had a really simple, but delicious Aperol Spritzer the other day, topped with a splash of prosecco, and lime!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Phor Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 On a summer afternoon, I'm very fond of a vodka, lime and bitters--widely drunk in Australia, but I have to order by giving the recipe here in the U.S. Lemonade glass with a shot of vodka, a slosh of Rose's lime juice, topped up with either sparkling water (my preference) or more traditionally sprite/7-up, plus a very healthy shake of bitters. And extra bitters, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Riley Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 A new favorite: Domaine de Réguse, Aligoté. A $10 summer charmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Pimm's Cup with Italian grapefruit soda from TJs, a few spoonfuls of lemon juice and a squeeze of lime on a deck. Perfect way to celebrate the summer solstice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wine Guy 23 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Robert Foley 'Charbono' Sangria!! no really, with or with out the fruit additions, this wine is fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Slater Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Stu Lauterbach Cellars Syrah Rosé. Stu made 22 cases of this cool wine. Citronelle has one case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveBVI Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Calvados and tonic on ice, slice of lemon...yummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Reading an Irish food blog, I came across this intriguing recipe for a cocktail made with Jameson's, ginger, and mint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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