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What I Drink When the Leaves Turn
For many, each season has an inextricable link to food and drink. A hearty Pot Roast with snow in the ground, lobster roll at the shore at the peak of summer, and a spring pea risotto in… spring. Nobody thinks about a frosty cold glass of lemonade in December, but at the beach in June what is better?
Wine is no different. Just like how you can throw back a glass of lemonade in December, you can savor a glass of Muscadet in Autumn. But as the temperature turns crisp, some wines just feel more appropriate.
Fall is the time for the foresty, herbal Italian reds to shine, from Vino Nobile and Dolcetto to Montepulciano and Primitivo. Likewise, earthy Rhone reds like rustic Gigondas and leathery Riojas and Ribera del Dueros.
I love Napa and Washington state cabs year-round, but you can’t argue they pair better with a nice beef roast than a cool pasta salad. It’s Fall. Time to start drinking like it.
If you’re ready to lean into the season, these are three great places to start:
Weingut Jurtschitsch Gruner Veltliner Terrassen
A few years ago, I was tasting wine with a chef in the early fall. I mentioned how most people pivot to reds in the fall, so I would stop drinking the Grüner Veltliner that we had in our glass. With only slight disapproval, he pointed out how great Grüner goes with fall fare, especially all the root vegetables that have just been harvested. He dished out a pumpkin bisque to pair with the Grüner, and it was perfect. Ever since, I make sure to have a Grüner on hold all autumn long. This one from Jurtschitsch is fantastic!
Chateau de Trinquevedel Tavel Rose
I am a big fan of rosé wines. I drink them all year round. Especially since there are so many from all over the world and in so many styles. This Tavel is perfect for the fall. It’s almost more of a light red than a rosé. This one, with just a slight chill, goes great with heartier fare like a great bowl of chili.
Bibbiano Chianti Classico “Bibbiano”
Sangiovese is just about my favorite varietal, so of course I drink many Chiantis and Brunellos (not enough, really!). Bibbiano has been one of my favorite producers for a long time now. This will certainly pair well with many foods, but I love glass all on its own as it starts to cool in a fall.
