The Wine CEO Episode 25: Hot Dogs and WHAT?!?

Memorial Day weekend is here which means that summer is right around the corner and everyone is ready for a good old fashioned cookout. On today's episode, we aren't talking bbq....we're talking classic hamburgers and hot dogs and the wines that pair perfectly with them. Listen now for all of the details and be sure to subscribe to my show so you never miss an episode! Also head over to thewineceo.com to sign up for my monthly newsletter and get a free guide to pairing food and wine!

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Episode 25 Show Notes:

My top pick for a classic cheeseburger pairing is a Spanish Tempranillo.

Awesome regions in Spain for Tempranillo include: Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and Toro

Tempranillo is given the following classifications based upon age:

2 Years: Crianza

3 Years: Riserva

5 Years: Gran Riserva

*Some awesome Tempranillo to try include:

• Marques des Caceres
• Marques de Murrieta
• La Crimus (Less than $10 at Trader Joe's)
• Montecillo

My perfect pairing for a classic hot dog is Gewüztraminer! This wine is extremely aromatic and can compete with strong flavors like mustard, sauerkraut, pickles, and relish.

Some of the best regions for Gewüztraminer are Alsace (France), Tentino Alto Adige (Italy), and The United States (California, Washington, and New York).

Some delicious Gewüztraminer to try include:

• Chateau St. Michelle (Washington State)
• Trimbach (Alsace)
• Albrecht (Alsace)
• Armani (Trentino)

Don't forget to tag me on social media this summer if you try one of these wines with your cookout!

@thewineceo