Looking For New Wines? Try Fruit and Floral Wines For Summertime

Fruit and floral wines are a great wine option, especially during the summer months. As fruit and floral wines are typically lighter bodied in flavor (meaning their flavor profiles are softer), these wines are a rewarding refreshment during summertime. And as many fruits and flowers are in season during warmer months, you can enjoy unique wines made with ingredients that are at the height of their flavor. 

These wines also offer a sweeter alternative to grape wines and have different shades and aromas than traditional wines—sure to be appreciated by wine aficionados.

Plus, these wines typically use local, in-season fruits and flowers, so you can sip your wine knowing that you’re likely supporting local businesses. 

Whether you’re a seasoned wine taster looking to expand your pallet, or just want to try a unique drink, consider fruit and floral-based wines, such as peach wine and lavender wine.

What Kinds of Fruit Wines Are There?

Unlike grape wines, fruit wines use other fruits as their base. Fruit wine can be made using any fruit that can undergo fermentation. So, you can try:

• Pineapple wine
• Banana wine
• Raspberry wine
• Orange wine, etc.

Peach wine is an especially popular choice for enjoying fruit wine, as peaches are the right amount of sweetness without too much sugar.

Try Peach Wine

As you would guess, peach wine presents a fruitier, sweeter taste than grape wines. This makes peach wine a great alternative to traditional wines, if you find grape wines are too sour for your liking.

Looking for something sweet, but not too sugary? The beauty of peach wine is that it isn’t too sweet. Peaches themselves are moderately sweet when compared to other fruits. For example, apples and bananas have a higher sugar content than peaches. As a result, peach wine possesses a medium sweetness, and has a lovely, peachy scent. This wine is typically very pale gold in color and is best served chilled: a great choice for a hot summer day!

What To Pair with Peach Wine

Given peach wine’s refreshing taste, this wine pairs well with homemade vanilla ice cream, and anything barbecued. For example, savory grilled pork chops and ribs complement well with peach wine. So, for your next family BBQ, have a bottle of chilled peach wine at the ready.

Peach Honey Wine

A creative take on peach wine is peach honey wine. This wine presents a softer taste on the pallet, as the honey creates a “peaches and cream” aftertaste and aroma. Often described as smooth, peach honey wine has a medium taste and is best served slightly chilled. Peach honey wine is a similar shade of pale gold like peach wine, and pairs well with spicy foods and sushi.

What are Floral Wines?

All floral wines are white wines that exhibit floral tastes and aromas. This means floral wines are grape based, and are infused with flowers, such as lavender, to provide floral notes and aromas.

A common assumption about floral wines is that they taste soapy or herb-like. Well made wines eliminate the sharpness of taste and scent associated with flowers.

Lavender Wine

Lavender wine is unique in both its taste and color. Crafted by infusing lavender in a white wine base, this wine is semi-sweet and has floral notes. Lavender wines range from delightful light purple to light pink shades.

What To Serve with Lavender Wine

Lavender wine pairs well with savory foods, such as salty cheese. For example, for your next social gathering, pair lavender wine with a charcuterie board.

This wine also pairs well with rosemary dishes, such as rosemary chicken.

Lavender Honey Wine

Another take on lavender wine is lavender honey wine. The smoothness and sweetness of honey offers a perfect balance with the sharper, herbal tones of lavender. Lavender honey wine is medium sweet and is best served chilled. This wine is typically light pink in color (similar to a rosé) and pairs best with medium cheeses.

Fruit and Floral Wines: A Refreshing Toast to Summer

Fruit and floral wines offer a unique wine tasting experience. From their unique shades, aromas, and distinct flavor profiles that are lighter bodied, these wines are a great option for summer.

This article was written by Leah Campbell at Third Loft Marketing.