Independence Day is a huge holiday in the US and it coming up quickly, but a common problem for the American wine lover is what wine pairs well with the traditional American classics that are served on the 4th of July. Things like hot dogs are hard to pair with wine, but sometimes the normal pairing of beer is not what a devout wine lover, or someone that cannot have beer for other reasons.
The classic 4th of July menu can a veritable wine pairing challenge with grilled meats, creamy potato salad and sweet watermelon. Some good wine to go with meat dishes like hot dogs and hamburgers are sharp reds or crisp whites that can cut through the grease of it but these wine choices would completely overpower a slice of watermelon. A better choice for juicy watermelon would be a rose or white with a bit of tart but a generally easygoing note. Pick a variety of wine to go in four bottle wine carriers so that people can pick the wine that works with what they want to eat. The addition of some good wine can really make for a happy 4th of July holiday for everyone.
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