If you’re a wine lover, you can understand when we say that there is nothing quite like a fresh glass of wine to enjoy now that the warm weather is here. While adding ice to your glass of wine may have previously been frowned upon, we are taking cues from award-winning California winemaker Jennifer Wall and dropping those ice cubes in our glasses to celebrate Barefoot Refresh.

Barefoot Refresh, the newest addition to Barefoot’s award-winning, approachable line of ‘toe’riffic wines is helping us ditch the “never put ice in your wine” rules among many other and offering a unique take on summer wine enjoyment.  This summer, we are ready to have some fun and break a few common rules of wine etiquette this summer!

“At Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, we strive to break down barriers and make wine approachable and easy to enjoy,” says Barefoot Winemaker Jennifer Wall.  “Barefoot wines are flavourful, fun and meant to be enjoyed without pretension – there’s no rule book for our wines.”

Whether your plans involve an afternoon picnic, a glass of wine on your backyard porch or enjoying a glass with friends around an evening fire, Barefoot Refresh is the perfect addition to such plans. There’s nothing quite better than enjoying a glass of wine during the Summer and throwing away all rules of wine. Just have fun with it, and here’s how! 

Rule # 1: Never put ice in your wine.

Barefoot Rule Breaker:  Add an ice cube (or two) to keep wine cool and stay refreshed on a hot summer day.  Barefoot Refresh wines are designed to deliver optimum flavour and enjoyment when served over ice for a perfect summer sip.

Rule # 2: Stress over stemware.  Each style of wine must be served in the right glass – and always hold at the stem.

Barefoot Rule Breaker:  As long as wine stays cool and refreshing, any glass will do. But in the spirit of rule-breaking, lose the stem.  Just make sure there are enough glasses to go around.

Rule # 3: Wines must be opened with a corkscrew.

Barefoot Rule Breaker: When it comes to no-fuss wine enjoyment this summer, don’t be tethered to traditional wine accessories.  Rely on a twist of the wrist instead. Not only are screw tops easier to open, they keep wines fresh and crisp so they always taste great.

Rule # 4: Serve wines with a declared birth date.

Barefoot Rule Breaker:  Age is just a number when it comes to wines.  A well-made wine is ageless, so don’t fuss about vintage and focus on wines that deliver flavour and refreshment and can please any crowd.  When in doubt, check the label for awards and accolades that reinforce a wine’s quality. 

Rule # 5: Spend a lot.

Barefoot Rule Breaker: Value always hits the sweet spot.  Finding a quality wine for a great price is the ultimate wine score and gets everyone talking.

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