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Most people reading this article, especially if you reside within the States, are familiar with the concept of tailgating. For the unenlightened, a tailgate is an outdoor party centered almost exclusively around American football. Tailgating season runs from the late-summer swelter of August to the frigid chill of January. The essential materials are what you would find at most other cookouts: barbequed meats, lawn games, and, perhaps most crucially, beer. As the choice beverage of nearly every tailgate, it seems almost unfathomable that a football rendezvous could put any other form of alcohol front-and-center. Alas, great innovations were not made by simply sticking to the status quo. As the legendary gridiron coach Vince Lombardi once said, \u201cWe would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as impossible.\u201d You guessed it, vino fans \u2013 we\u2019re bringing wine to the party.<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the advantages of replacing beer with wine at a tailgate<\/strong> is the increased range of options you have to choose from. As mentioned earlier, tailgating takes place during several months of the year, so it\u2019s important to incorporate climate into our decision-making process. Location plays a factor as well, as some varietals may be more popular than others in certain areas. However, this article should serve more as a general guide than a hyper-specific manual to follow.<\/p>\n

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Bring wine to your tailgating parties this year.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ros\u00e9: Start of the College Football Season<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s nothing quite like the energy you feel at the kickoff of the college football calendar. Students and alumni get up at the crack of dawn on a Saturday morning to live (and re-live) out a seminal period of their lives. Most colleges start their schedules during the first week of September just before Labor Day weekend. This timeline coincides perfectly with the end of ros\u00e9 season<\/strong>. One thing that beer and ros\u00e9 have in common during the summertime is their need to be chilled. Place a bottle or two of the Louis Jadot Ros\u00e9<\/a>\u00a0into your cooler and your classmates will thank you.<\/p>\n

Canned Port Cocktail: Postgame Victory Drink<\/h2>\n

\"ChipEvery big win is usually saluted with a drink afterwards in the parking lot. At the same, this is where beer holds a distinct advantage \u2013 no one wants to crack open an entire bottle of wine only to leave shortly after. However, innovative thinking extends not only to a choice of beverage, but also to the packaging in which said beverage is stored. The Taylor Fladgate Chip Dry & Tonic<\/a> resolves this dilemma by coming in a slick 250ml can, ready to be cracked open at a moment\u2019s notice.<\/strong> With an ABV of 5.5%, it\u2019s no more potent than your average beer \u2013 though it makes up for it in flavor. If you really want the full Port experience, pack a few chocolate sweets to celebrate with as well.<\/p>\n

Pinot Noir: Thanksgiving Day Games<\/h2>\n

Although most of us will be (for better or worse) gathering with our extended families on Turkey Day, a select few will be in attendance at one of the two Thursday games. The Dallas Cowboys and the Detroit Lions play host every Thanksgiving, so this section will resonate especially well with our readers in Texas and Michigan. There\u2019s a good chance that your cuisine will be residual scraps of the big meal<\/strong>, so it\u2019s best to pair your food with a versatile varietal such as Pinot Noir. The St. Francis Sonoma County Pinot Noir<\/a> is a stellar wine to match with turkey and baked potatoes. If you’re more of a Cabernet person, no worries – the St. Francis Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon<\/a> will suit your needs as well.<\/p>\n

Prosecco: Playoffs, Baby<\/h2>\n

The calendar has flipped to the new year. If your team is still in action, you\u2019ve probably got a good squad on your hands \u2013 which means you need to plan accordingly. No one looks like a bigger schmuck than the guy who has nothing to celebrate a playoff victory with. This time of year already lends itself to situations where sparkling wine is enjoyed, and there\u2019s nothing like breaking out the bubbly once you win the big one.<\/strong> The Caposaldo Prosecco<\/a> is a natural fit for this occasion. Comprised of 100% Glera, this wine goes great with light cheese and antipasti \u2013 perfect side dishes for any tailgate party.<\/p>\n

And there you have it \u2013 if you\u2019re not a fan of beer, that\u2019s no reason to stay home and watch on the couch. While you might get a few odd looks at first, introducing wine to your tailgate has the potential to be both fun and original.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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