5 Best Wines for Après Ski
When planning to hit the slopes, we’re usually more preoccupied with finding the best wines for après ski than plotting the runs for the day. It’s not that we don’t love skiing -- there’s probably no better outdoor winter activity we’d rather sign up for. There’s something uniquely, well, fun, about kicking off your heavy ski boots and uncorking some delicious après ski wine. Is there a better way to soak in the glory of that double black diamond you (almost perilously) crushed? Not likely.
If you want après ski wine that’s juicy and warming, if you want to uncork a party with your après ski wine, if you want après ski wine that’s crisp and refreshing because you’re going to slay powder all day, then you can stop your search right here. No matter how you approach the slopes, the best wines for après ski will get you on course for that fine winter feeling.
Patrick Bottex Bugey-Cerdon NV - $23
Ideally located between Savoie, Burgundy, and the Jura, Bugey is one of France’s most unique and interesting grape-growing havens. Bottex’s one-of-a-kind méthode ancestrale sparkling is comprised of 80% Gamay and 20% Poulsard, grown on high-altitude slopes on clay-limestone soils. Chuggable, low-alcohol, and delightfully refreshing, you’ll feel like you made it to Chamonix.
Niepoort Bairrada Tinto 'Nat Cool' - $23
This juicy and easy-drinking red is crafted entirely from the Baga grape, a variety native to Portugal’s Bairrada region, one of today’s most popular spots for wine-growing in this fascinating country. Carbonic maceration and steel vinification ensure this wine is super fresh and fruit-forward, perfect for pairing with salty snacks. Here’s a wine that’s both refreshing and satisfying to recharge the senses after a chilly day.
Brundlmayer Gruner Veltliner 'L&T' Kamptal 2021 - $22
For a zesty and pure white wine, it makes sense to look to the iconic grape of Austria, Gruner Veltliner, produced by one of the country’s most respected domaines. This one is light and bright, fueled by spring-like flavors and aromatics such as citrus blossom, rosewood, and young green peas. If you’re planning on snacking on some fresh Alpine cheese after the slopes, this wine will hit the spot.
Marcel Lapierre Morgon 2021 - $45
Looking for a warming, juicy red to set the fireside scene? The concentrated blackberry notes, red fruit character, and stony minerality of this Beaujolais Cru are just what the ski instructor ordered. We love how this one pairs with charcuterie and aged cheeses — a guaranteed combo that will bring people together and satiate winter-induced hunger.
Presqu'ile Chardonnay Santa Barbara County 2021 - $24
This Cali wine brings sunshine on our shoulders! We love that it’s citrus-driven and bright, marked by supple notes of yellow stone fruit, green apple, and wet rocks. For fans of new world Chardonnay that delivers terroir-driven quality, this is a bottle that never misses. It’s top-notch with French onion soup, raclette, or other hot and cheesy dishes.
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