Lifestyle: Summer Wine Escapes

You might love to travel to the ends of the earth but could be planning to stick around locally this summer or even just escape to a location nearby for a long weekend. Feel like you are a world away with the right wine for the right time.

Check out some options that will whisk you to a tranquil place no matter where your summer travels take you.

Our Dinner for two with pool and sea views at our balcony in the Royal Myconian Hotel in Elia Beach, Mykonos, Greece ( early Oct. 2009 ). A real joy!!!
|| UggBoy♥UggGirl || PHOTO || WORLD || TRAVEL || / Beach Photos / CC BY

For the wine drinker who loves the beach: New Harbor

This New Zealand wine is crisp with grapefruit, lemon and lime zest shining through. Perfect for a hot summer day by the ocean, the Sauvignon Blanc will immerse you in the smells and tastes of summer.

'Wine Break', Italy, Apennine Mountains, Umbria, Castelluccio di Norcia
WanderingtheWorld (www.LostManProject.com) / Travel Photos / CC BY-NC

For the mountain men and women: Snap Dragon

The tent is set up, the fishing rods are cast and it’s time to snap open some wine that will pair with burgers. Although there might be bear and deer afoot, there’s no need to fear this dragon in the woods – he’s the friendliest, most approachable dragon you’ll ever meet.

Rocket Bar Wine
Mr. T in DC / Foter.com / CC BY-NC-ND

For those at the lake or pool: Butterfly Kiss

Sometimes you just want a mixed drink that is light and fruity, something refreshing for sitting out in the breeze. There are many delicious Butterfly Kiss drink recipes (more are included in the above link) but this one, The Puffy Cloud, is a nice way to sip away the afternoon.

The Puffy Cloud

3 oz        Butterfly Kiss Pinot Grigio

½ oz       Smirnoff Fluffed Marshmallow flavored vodka

1 oz        Sour mix

Splash of tonic water

Garnish: Lime wedge

Build in a wine glass over ice. Stir.