It seems impossible, but summer is over: Sept. 22 is officially the first day of fall. But even if you’re not a fan of the colder weather, there are plenty of reasons to be excited for the start of autumn! Check out our top five reasons below.

1. Fall racing is so much fun.

When it comes to wine, there are two general rules for pairing vino with the main dish. Red wines go with red meat, and white wines with fish.

Occasionally, you’ll see a rich Chardonnay nicely match the succulent juices of tender beef or bison filet, and I often pair light to medium red wines — Pinot Noir, especially — with salmon. And, who can say no to a good California Cabernet Sauvignon with a crispy fried fish?