“A bottle of wine begs to be shared.” - Unknown
The McBride Sisters have blended their passion: wine and created a beautiful collection for their consumers. Their winery is the largest African-American-owned wine company in the United States. The winemakers, Robin and Andréa were raised in the wine regions of Monterey, California and Marlborough, New Zealand respectively.
Today, I am pairing two of my favorite wines perfect for summer, with amazing dishes you’ll be able to enjoy right at home.
McBride Sisters Collection NV Hawke's Bay New Zealand Sparkling Brut Rosé
McBride Sisters Collection NV Hawke's Bay New Zealand Sparkling Brut Rosé
This lovely wine has the following notes:
Red fruit: strawberry, cherry, and a touch of cranberry
Citrus: lemon and orange
A hint of honey, toast and sourdough
What I love about this wine is that it is so light and effervescent. You’ll immediately get red fruit on the palate when drinking this wine. It is fruity, but not sweet - the perfect balance of acidity. The grapes used in this wine are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir - which compliment so very well.
This is the perfect summer wine and will pair well with many dishes, such as salad, pork, seafood, and/or vegetarian.
Food Pairing: Honey Chipotle Lime Shrimp (recipe here)
Honey Chipotle Lime Shrimp with a Parsley herb garnish
McBride Sisters Collection 2018 Central Coast California Chardonnay
McBride Sisters Collection 2018 Central Coast California Chardonnay
This crisp Chardonnay has the following notes:
Butter, oak, and a touch of vanilla
Green fruit: pear and green apple
Citrus: lemon
Tropical fruit: pineapple, peach and papaya
I really enjoyed this wine, and it is the perfect wine to drink in the summertime. You’ll immediately taste the tropical fruit, citrus, and green apple after your first sip. It’s extremely easy to drink. It errs on the dry side, and has medium acid level. It is a bold Chardonnay, but does not have overpowering oak notes, which makes it lovely to pair with any seafood or chicken dish.
Food Pairing: Lemon & Herb Smoked Salmon
XO, Analise