Celebrate Labor Day With the Perfect Wine!

Labor Day is one week away and with it comes barbecues, pool parties, and other fun celebrations! A celebration isn't really a celebration without wine though, is it? So, make sure you know the perfect wine to bring or serve next weekend at your holiday party.

Most Labor Day celebrations include delicious foods on the grill. Chicken, burgers, and steaks are always better when cooked on the grill and they deserve to have the perfect companion.

Here are some amazing pairings:

Chicken, seafood, and veggies - pair with a Pinot Noir Rose which is flavorful and refreshing.

Steaks and burgers - pair with a Classic Cabernet Sauvignon.

Sausage - pair with a Riesling to compliment the intense flavors.

Another wonderful part of Labor Day weekend is swimming! If your celebration is poolside then a Sauvignon Blanc is a great choice. If you're a red wine drinker, you should go with a Pinot Nior while dipping your toes in the water.

Sparkling wines are also a great choice for poolside fun. They are refreshing, bright, and delicious. They pair well with fruit and cheese, or a simple sandwich.

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What Wines To Bring Where

When going to a party, whether it be a backyard barbecue or a three-course dinner party, it's rude to show up empty handed. One of the best, most appreciated gifts to bring is a bottle of wine. However, you're not going to bring the same wine to such different events. Here's the best wines to bring where:

The barbecue

Barbecues are usually casual, laid back, and easy going so bringing a wine that matches is a must. A wine that is fruity and light will pair great with a summery day and delicious barbecue foods like ribs, burgers, and salads. Some of these types of wines include:

• Napa Cellars Pinot Noir 2014

• Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2016

• Talbott Kali-Hart Pinot Noir 2014

The casual get-together

The casual get-together is the perfect occasion to bring a wine that is easy to drink and interesting without being expensive. A good choice would be wines such as:

• Scarpetta Pinot Grigio delle Venezie

• Nozzole Chianti Classico

• Yalumba Antique Tawny Port

The Holiday party

The Holidays are usually a time of celebration so bringing a sparkling wine would be a great option. Sparkling wine also pairs well with appetizers which are popular for Holiday parties. Some wonderful choices for sparkling wine include:

• Korbel NV Blanc de Noirs

• Loosen Bros. NV Dr. L Sparkling Riesling

• Hermann J. Wiemer 2006 Cuvée Brut

The dinner party

Dinner parties are generally more formal and require a wine to match. If you don't know what's being served for dinner, it's a good idea to bring a versatile wine such as:

• NV Sorelle Casa Secco Italian Bubbles Rosé

• 2009 Leo Steen Saini Farms Chenin Blanc

• 2007 Château de la Font du Loup Châteauneuf-du-Pape