It's summertime and the livin' is easy.
One of my favorite ways to enjoy the end of the day is sharing a glass of wine with my hubby. We are white wine fans and usually have Pinot Grigio, but after a while it can get BORING and kind of one-note, so I am enjoying whites from other regions this summer that I'd like to share.
Norton Torrontes 2009 from Argentina. This variety of wine is similar to Viognier with hints of peach pit, flowers and orange citrus. Best enjoyed by itself or with smoked meats, cheese or seafood. $10.00
New Age wine also from Argentina. This blend is 50% Sauvignon Blanc 50% Malvasia. Light bodies, crisp and clean wine with effervescence. Flavors of honeydew melon, apricot flesh and citrus. To make a "Lipstinger", pour over ice and add a wedge of lime to squirt into the glass. This fun, light wine is perfect for the summer. $8.99
Twin Vines Vihno Verde is from Portugal, the name means "green wine" so it is best drunk as a young wine. It is a budget friendly, low alcohol wine with lime and green apple flavors and a spicy finish. $8.00
Albarino from Spain. A variety of white wine (thought to be a Riesling clone) supposedly brought to Iberia by Cluny monks in the 12 century. It is bright, zesty and crisp with flavors of grapefruit, pineapple and seashell minerality. As Prosecco was our drink of choice in Italy a few years ago, this may be our drink of choice in Barcelona next month.
So, break out your wine rut and try something new!
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