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I enjoy sitting on my balcony, writing about wine, and how people can enjoy it more. As I sit here, experiencing all the exhilaration summer has to offer, I wonder: what should I serve my friends this weekend? Lighter foods and longer evenings spent with friends call for crisp whites and light-bodied reds. Here’s my thought process on how I decide what to serve.

I should begin with a couple of bottles of dry Riesling, a versatile white wine that is refreshing and compatible with a large number of entrees, such as grilled pork chops and broiled scallops. Because I’m thinking of Rieslings that are on the dryer side, I’m most likely going to be looking for Alsacians. I will also add a couple of crisp Sauvignon Blanc bottles, either white Bordeaux (very dry and minerally), or California versions with good acidity but more fruitiness, and of course bottles from Malborough. Knowing that I like throwing my guests curve balls, and introducing them to new wines, I may add a selection of Pinot Gris from Oregon, Sonoma Valley or northeast France.

Now I’m thinking pink. Rose wines are perfect for summertime entertaining, either as a refreshing aperitif or with lighter dishes such as grilled chicken and salmon. I could do a bottle or two of Pinot Noir rose from California. I could also do a few light reds such as Valpolicella from Italy and a Rhone Valley red from southeastern France. Valpolicella would be great with antipasto and other light Italian foods, including pastas with red or white sauces (I’ll have to check with Laurie about the menu). If we have meatier dishes, I’ll go with a slightly heavier Rhone red, expressing the tart and palate-cleansing flavors of Grenache and Syrah grapes.

Finally, I’ll add sparkling wines from the United States, Spain and possibly Italy. A favorite warm-weather bubbly of mine is Prosecco from Italy with its light touch of sweetness. Now that I’m thinking about it, I might also select a Cava from Spain. A sparkling wine from California or France (no, not a Champagne) will also be good to have. I’ll just have to make sure that if we start with bubbly, we have enough left over for the end of the night as well. I was contemplating throwing in a port or sherry, but that would inevitably lead me to breaking out cigars, and I don’t think I have enough Cohiba’s to go around.

My girlfriend is a fan of kicking off a casual evening with friends by serving a delicious bowl of nuts for everyone to munch on. While she does this, I’m normally making cocktails and pouring glasses of wine. Between the two of us, we’ve put together a few delightful wine-and-nut combos to try the next time you gather friends:

Peanuts
One handful of peanuts has a way of becoming two or three, so to refresh yourself between bites, sip something with a little fruitiness to contrast the salt. Many Washington and Oregon Rieslings will do the trick. For something drier, reach for Cava. This refreshing, and often inexpensive sparkling wine from Spain fits right in with the sorts of easygoing gatherings (i.e. tailgates and bowl-game parties) where casual jars of peanuts are right at home.

Cashews
Match the cashews’ irresistible buttery richness with a wine that has some luxurious oaky weight. Many Australian and California Chardonnays, especially those that have been barrel fermented, offer just that. Or, go in the opposite direction with a lighter style of Chardonnay, one that’s labeled “un-oaked.” With this match, you’ll be contrasting the nut’s creamy flavor with the wine’s bright, refreshing fruit.

Walnuts
Walnuts mesh well with dried fruit flavors (think figs, apricots and raisins), so it’s no surprise that the nut will go beautifully with little glasses of tawny port – a wine that’s rife with the aromas and tastes of dried fruits and nuts. Though it’s often served as a dessert wine, tawny port also makes an inviting aperitif when lightly chilled.

There are, or course, more nuts out there to pair with wine. If you have a pairing suggestion, let me know.

My sister graduated from high school today, and in preparation for the graduation party, wine for toasting was bought in GREAT quantities. The decision was made to purchase a variety of sparkling wines, including some good Champagne. It is important to note that all sparkling wines are not necessarily Champagne. As a rule, only bottles from the Champagne region of France may be labeled Champagne. However, you can find outstanding sparklers from wineries around the globe. These wines must be labeled as something other than Champagne, such as sparkling wine, cava or cremant – but they are just as perfect for toasting a special occasion such as a graduation.

While some sparklers do a great job of standing in for Champagne’s elegant bottles, other bubblies are unique. Many of these great “alternative” sparkling wines come at much lower price tags than pedigreed Champagnes.

Even in France, luscious sparkling wines aren’t only the domain of Champagne ; in fact, sparkling wines are made all over the country. Some fine examples are the sparkling wines from the Loire Valley; some are labeled Cremant de Loire, while other sparklers may be labeled by sub-regions, such as Vouvray or Saumur. Most will be made with the lush, fruity, brightly acidic Chenin Blanc grape.

Spain’s sparkling wines are produced predominantly in the Catalonia region of Spain and are most often labeled cava, which is the Catalan word for an underground cellar. Cava is primarily made from grapes typical of the region. Aside from being loved for their wallet-friendly price (you can easily find bottles for under and around $10), cavas are known for being nicely crisp and fruity, but not quite as acidic as a French Champagne.

Italy definitely has its illustrious high-end sparkling wines at high prices; however, when you’re looking for an easy-sipping crowd-pleaser, try Prosecco. It’s fruitier than Champagne and not quite as fizzy. Lighter in body, it’s also a good choice for holiday brunches.

For California sparkling wines, look for the word “Carneros” on your label, which is a growing region that straddles both Napa and Sonoma counties. It is one of the country’s best places to grow those quintessential Champagne, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. The words “methode traditionelle” on the label means the wines were made in the same labor-intensive manner used to make French Champagne.

If you’re ready for something off the beaten path, look for sparkling Shiraz from Australia. It’s definitely a sparkling wine of a different color, but it’s a good choice when you want the festivities of bubbles, but crave the heft of something red.

Many of these bottles will be present at the graduation party, and I look forward to sharing them with friends and family. If she’s lucky, I may even allow my sister a glass (don’t tell the Voorhees police department).