Last
night we went to a wine tasting. We tasted some FANTASTIC wines. A few of them
were white wines and had everyone wishing for and talking about summer. OH SUMMER. There is
something about a crisp and refreshing glass of white wine that makes you want to
sit on a patio and bask in the warm sun forever. But…we’re still only a little
into February.
I definitely crave white wines more when the weather is warmer, but I
don’t think it’s any reason to ditch them once the cold weather hits. There are
some serious white wines that can really make the cold season fantastic. I've chosen a few of my favorites that you can find pretty easily!
NOTE: Medium
to full bodied whites that are rounder and more flavorful are easy drinkers in
the winter.
ITALY - Veneto (Sonoma)
grapes: 100% Prosecco
SPARKLING * CRISP * LIVELY
aromas of: citrus, apple, spice
tastes of: lemon, lime, apple, flowers
* light body, bright acidity, drink young!
USA - California (Sonoma)
grapes: 100% Chardonnay
BRIGHT * ELEGANT * RICH
aromas of: citrus, apple, pear
tastes of: lemon, apple, pear, oak, vanilla
* medium body, bright acidity, creamy finish!
price tag: $25
USA - Oregon (Willamette)
grapes: 100% Pinot Gris
SMOOTH * BRIGHT * LIVELY
aromas of: apple, pear, vanilla, nutmet
tastes of: lime, peach, pear, honey, mineral
* light-medium body, brilliant acidity, lingering finish!
price tag: $18
Drink up and be warmed!
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