Festive Food & Wine For 4th Of July Weekend

​The 4th of July falls on a Monday this year, so here at the lake that means plenty of friends and family the entire weekend! We the "wine guys" have come up with a few suggested combinations for festive holiday entertaining after a full day on the water, golf course, or chaise lounge.

Friday July 1st
Sparkling Rose' from Chandon Vineyards Napa Valley - Limited Summer Edition

Classic Gulf Shrimp Cocktail and Smoked Salmon served with Herbed Goat Cheese on rye triangles.

Saturday July 2nd
Robertson Sparkling Fresh Burst Sauvignon Blanc and Centorri Frizzante Moscato

Cantaloupe and fresh mozzarella skewers with fresh mint pesto.

Sunday July 3rd
Take it easy make dinner reservations at your favorite summer spot, but before heading out serve Don Simon Sangria! In a large pitcher add green grapes blue berries and strawberries, then fill with chilled Sangria.

Best with tortilla chips, salsa and guacamole

Monday July 4th
And for the main event, Red White and Bleu

RED: Underwood Pinot Noir
WHITE: Vigilance Chardonnay, Lake County California 
Bleu: Blue cheese drizzled with honey served with walnuts fresh pear slices and ginger snaps.

Light the sparklers and wait for the big show with a bottle of chilled Chandon Brut, Limited Summer Edition

Enjoy the fireworks and all of the festivities this fun summer holiday brings!

Sparkling Rose' from Chandon Vineyards Napa Valley - Limited Summer Edition

Robertson Sparkling Fresh Burst Sauvignon Blanc

Centorri Frizzante Moscato

Don Simon Sangria

Underwood Pinot Noir, Vigilance Chardonnay, and Chandon Brut, Limited Summer Edition