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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