The Vireton Archery Summit (2023) from Willamette Valley is a medium-bodied Pinot Gris that showcases yellow apples, juicy peach, and a melon duo of honeydew and cantaloupe. This wine perfectly reflects the precision and skill required in the sport of archery.
Cheer on Mikhail Yakovlev, a Russian-born cyclist who now competes for Israel, with a rose from Galil Mountain Winery in Galilee. This dry floral and red-fruited blend of Syrah, Tempranillo, Sangiovese, Barbera, and Grenache exemplifies teamwork and cooperation, much like the international blend of grapes in this wine.
Celebrate Simone Biles with a bouquet of roses and a quartet of rose wines from her home state of Texas. From Pedernales Cellars’ “Over the Moon” tropical-fruited blend to Spicewood Vineyards’ Cinsault-based rose, these wines honor the grace and strength of gymnastics.
Raise a glass of Gluegglich from Loimer in Austria to celebrate the surprise gold medal in the inaugural mixed dinghy race. This rose table wine, made from native grapes, offers a unique and refreshing taste that captures the excitement of sailing.
Toast to the national sport of Georgia with a glass of 2021 Goruli Mtsvane from Chateau Mukhrani. This shimmery straw-colored wine, made from native grapes, embodies the strength and resilience of rugby players with its fresh yellow plums, quince, and mineral notes.
For the German women’s team’s gold in rhythmic gymnastics, try two agile Mosel Rieslings from Villa Huesgen. The “By the Glass” bottle offers zesty lemon and mineral notes, while the Blue Slate is more elegant with deeper orchard fruits and a longer finish, just like a well-executed routine.
For a surfing-inspired wine experience, look to Sicily for the Gazzerotta Senaria Grillo Superiore, a high-octane white wine full of white fruits and warm nutty undertones. If you prefer red waves, the Tascante “Ghiaia Nera” from Etna Rosso DOC offers bright acidity and mouthwatering freshness from native Nerello Mascalese grapes.
Don’t forget to include a nod to Greece with Zoe rose, expressing white flowers, roses, and tart fruits with a focus on acid and texture. Finally, raise a glass of Chêne Bleu’s “Le Rose” from Provence as a tribute to France, the host of the summer games, with its structured, Grenache-driven profile and fresh herbal notes.
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