Friday, February 7, 2014

Winter Whites




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.





WINE #1 - AVISSI
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!








WINE #1 - SONOMA CUTRER
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





WINE #2 - PONZI
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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