5 recommended wines to drink in the spring during the cherry blossom season, and snacks that go well with wine
Spring is here, and it's the season for cherry blossom viewing, outdoor activities, camping, and more.
There's something special about enjoying a leisurely meal outside, such as a packed lunch, takeout food, or a barbecue, while maintaining social distance.
Of course, it's also the best season to drink wine outside!
This time, we asked Yuta Okada, wine sommelier at Lucia's, about wines that are perfect for spring, to enjoy under the cherry blossoms or outdoors.
We will also introduce snack dishes that go well with each wine.
Please use this as a reference for wines to drink outside in the spring.
5 recommended wines to drink in the spring during the cherry blossom season, and snacks that go well with wine
We will introduce rosé wine with a gorgeous pink hue that is perfect for spring, red wine that is only available in spring, and canned wine that is easy to carry outdoors.
Enjoy the lovely spring weather with some delicious wine!
①Underwood Oregon Pinot Noir ( 250ml can)
Canned Pinot Noir wine is still rare in Japan!
It's the perfect amount of wine for one person to drink and convenient to carry with you for outdoor activities.
Since it comes in an aluminum can, the wine cools quickly and you can drink it easily.
This wine is produced in Oregon, USA, which is said to be one of the three major Pinot Noir producing regions.
The name "Underwood" means "under the tree," which makes it perfect for cherry blossom viewing.
Recommended pairing dishes
"Chicken Nanban"
Pinot Noir, with its mild acidity and little bitterness, goes well with dishes with sweet and sour sauces. The pairing with chicken nanban, which has a delicious sweet and sour sauce and tartar sauce, makes the wine go down well.
②Sakura Shiraz [2019] Windaury Estate ( red wine )
This Australian red wine is popular in spring with its beautiful cherry blossom label.
It has an elegant finish and a great acidity.
The background to the wine label is the Great Escape that took place in Cowra, Australia in 1944 during World War II.
The people of Cowra were deeply saddened by the deaths of over 200 Japanese, so they established a Japanese cemetery, buried them with great care, and planted cherry trees.
The bottle design is based on that cherry blossom-lined avenue .
Recommended pairing dishes
Roast beef sandwich
Among the sandwiches that are perfect for a cherry blossom viewing picnic, we recommend the moist and juicy roast beef sandwich. It goes well with Shiraz, which has a well-balanced acidity.
③Masud Janine Nirutan Dejitan Rose [ Rose ] 2020
Pink rosé wine looks beautiful in the glass and is a must-have during cherry blossom season.
This natural wine has a hint of cherry flavor and is refreshing and easy to drink, so you'll want to gulp it down!
The label depicts two music lovers stomping grapes with guitars in hand.
The funky label will make you feel excited about spring.
Recommended pairing dishes
"mini tomato pickles"
Pickles are easy to make by simply soaking tomatoes in vinegar, and they bring out the sourness and sweetness of the tomatoes.
Pair it with rosé wine, which has a mild acidity and little astringency, for a refreshing experience.
④Robert Hota Moule Cavareserva Brut Rosé
Cheers with sparkling wine while watching the cherry blossoms!
This Spanish rosé sparkling wine has a vibrant strawberry color and will make you feel incredibly happy.
Not only is it the best value for money, it is of such high quality that it is used as the house cava at El Bulli, a three-star restaurant in Spain, the world's hardest to book.
"Jamon Serrano"
Jamon Serrano, a Spanish prosciutto with a rich, full-bodied flavor and delicious saltiness, pairs well with sparkling wine, which has a firm structure and lively acidity.
⑤Suntory Non-alcoholic wine holiday red
Non-alcoholic wine can be enjoyed by people who can't drink alcohol.
You can really feel the bitterness and aroma of the wine, so even wine lovers will be pleased with the taste!
It became a hot topic when Goro Inagaki appeared in a commercial , so many people may know about it.
It has a mild sweetness and slight carbonation, making it easy to pair with any dish, and since it's a canned wine, it's easy to carry around, making it perfect for drinking outdoors.
"Asparagus wrapped in bacon and cheese"
A classic bento menu item. Spring asparagus has an exquisite taste with its sweetness and soft texture. Adding soy sauce to finish it off with a fragrant flavor goes well with wine and slightly carbonated drinks.
Drink some wine to get you in the spring mood
We have introduced five recommended wines to drink in the spring during the cherry blossom season, as well as snacks that go perfectly with wine.
Use this as a reference to find the perfect wine for cherry blossom viewing or outdoor drinking.
Lucia's wine goods are perfect for the outdoors
With Lucia's wine goods, which can be used as a substitute for a decanter, you can easily enjoy authentic wine even when outdoors or camping.
We have a variety of products that will allow the wine to incorporate aeration, bringing out its aroma and giving it a mellower flavor!
The pourer can be easily inserted into the bottle and used anywhere.
This shower aerator looks great when placed on a table , and it can be disassembled into a compact size so you don't have to worry about transporting it!
This bottle cooler, which you can simply freeze and place over a bottle , will keep your wine cold when you want to drink it outdoors.
Check out Lucia's products, which are made with the desire to allow people to enjoy authentic wine easily at any time .