Winning Wines: White, Red, and Rosé for a Fabulous Fall

As the crisp fall air sinks into your soul and the warm, sun-drenched days slowly dwindle, it’s time to settle into things that make the season feel special. The aromas of baking spices, fallen leaves, and crackling fireplaces all come to mind. For wine drinkers, fall can be captured in a glorious glass of earthy, spicy, and fruity vino.

While wines are meant to be enjoyed any time of year, we are naturally drawn to ones that match our meal (and our mood). Make fall imbibing convenient when you buy wine online to suit the season. You’ll feel at home in the fall with wines that embrace the flavors and aromas of black pepper, cherries, cinnamon, apples, berries, licorice, and caramel, to name just a few. From warm reds to fresh whites, here are a few that really shine.

Cozy California Pinot Noir

Traditional fall favorites include a variety of reds, light to medium-bodied, and a range of spicy flavor profiles, such as syrah, grenache, and pinot noir. Are you planning a fall pork dish? Look for a medium-bodied wine bursting with red fruit and a hint of spice, such as Julia James Pinot Noir, sourced with grapes from some of Northern California’s most prestigious wine regions. This fall-friendly wine features the aromas of baking spices, raspberry, and flora and showcases notes of cherry, vanilla, and well-integrated oak. The lingering finish incorporates balanced berry and earth flavors.

Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG From Tuscany

Think fall hunting and game meat. An elegant bottle of Chianti Classico Riserva is a good match-up for venison and quail. One of the most popular Tuscan wines there is, Chianti Classico Riserva must be aged in oak for at least two years, plus an extra three months in the bottle before being distributed. This sangiovese-based wine offers a complex bouquet with raspberry and vanilla aromas. It is a warm and full wine with a long, generous finish.

Great Day for California Chardonnay

Bring along white wines for the fall transition, such as viognier, riesling, and chardonnay. A California chardonnay that spends time in oak with vanilla and nectarine flavors is nice on the palate, especially with a buttery kiss at the finish. On the nose, your chardonnay may offer a mix of apple, pear, melon, and citrus. Creamy pasta or roasted chicken along with your favorite chardonnay match the essence of fall. Sparkling white wines are also versatile year-round wines to enjoy, such as Prosecco DOC and Champagne.

Fall Transition with French Rosé

If you’re not ready for cold weather or sitting by the fire quite yet, sip your favorite refreshing and dry rosé, featuring the red grapes of syrah, grenache, and cinsault. These grapes result in a rosé with distinctive notes of fresh apricot, citrus, and jasmine flower. Light and dry rosés like those made from grenache and cinsault grapes from Provence pair well with seafood, pasta, and rice dishes. Sip a pink-colored wine all you want this fall.

About Opici Wines & Spirits

Opici Wines & Spirits is a national importer of fine wines and craft spirits with a vision to create extraordinary experiences through superior products and services—from their family to yours. If you’re looking for wine for sale, the company’s award-winning portfolio contains distinctive wines, including Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and spirits featuring incredible value, exceptional craftsmanship, and classic international appeal. Opici Wines & Spirits was founded in 1913 and has been family owned and operated since its inception, becoming a household name while being led by the late Hubert Opici, an “American Wine Legend.” Today, the company is managed by the fourth generation and has a portfolio with over 50 brands from around the world.

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