NASCAR Wines

You’re driving for 500 miles on a 90+ degree race track in layers of clothing… must be nice to be a NASCAR driver in the dog days of summer. With the heat index on top of that, cooling off is essential. This also include for those in the grandstands and watching the race at home! It’s summer wine time and what better way to celebrate than cooling off with some white wines. What to look for in a summer “race track” white wine? Something crisp and refreshing, without too much heat should do the drink. No Super Tuscans this month! Let’s go for low alcohol wines with some fruit flavors. My first two choices are Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc white wines to fight the heat (and as always a nice Pinot Grigio can always fit the bill). So, leave the reds in the cellar for a few months, and cool off with refreshing white wines this summer.