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YOU SAMPLED an Al Fresco white from Estola VerdejoA tropical fruit basket of pineapple, ripe melon and a touch of banana. All these flavors translate to the palate but remain as refreshing as a fruity, dry white tea.
PERFECT WITH fish, crab, oysters, sushi |
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YOU SAMPLED a Medium white from Castillo de Benizar Semi-DulceA fresh and fruity wine made from Airén. By halting fermentation of the wine earlier than normal they were able to achieve a semi-sweet wine with good acidity, akin to the still moscato wines of Italy. Aromas of pear and banana greet you in the glass before a white-plum note and crisp Asian pear flavors round out the palate.
PERFECT WITH Spicy Thai food, poké, apple pie, salty potato chips |
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YOU SAMPLED an Al fresco white from Lagar de Costa AlbariñoTranslucent green in color with notes of kiwi, kumquats and ripe sweet Greengage plum. Tart, bracing acidity adds a sour-then-sweet guava candy flavor before soursop and lemon round out the unctuous finish.
PERFECT WITH Ceviche, fish tacos, fried tofu with peanut sauce, shrimp diavolo |
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YOU SAMPLED a Medium white from Donjon Minervois BlancLight green in color with a richness to the nose. Notes of grapefruit, caramelized passion fruit, a touch of vanilla and some Pear Williams' as well. The fruits translate to the palate with a freshness that's balanced by minerality and fruitiness.
PERFECT WITH Truffle toast, beurre blanc, as an aperitif |
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YOU SAMPLED a Medium white from Colli Bolognese PignolettoMade from the native Italian grape Pignoletto, this fresh wine drinks with big Yellow Delicious apple notes and hints of pomegranate, hazelnut and almond. Dry, crisp and weighty enough to enjoy with food.
PERFECT WITH Tuna tartare, mac n’ cheese, pasta with pesto |
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YOU SAMPLED a Bold white from d’Escausses Vigne GalanteA sweet white that’s not cloying or dessert level. The nose is fluffy and white with marzipan and lemon laced chiffon. Dense aromas of white flowers give way to exotic fruits on the palate with a distinct honeyed note. Crisp, smooth and quite airy for a “sweet” wine!
PERFECT WITH Scallop carpaccio, chicken curry, spicy Thai salads with loads of basil. |
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YOU SAMPLED a Medium white from Primo Bianco ChardonnayA full bodied yet soft Chardonnay from Italy. Notes of white flowers, white peaches, a touch of sugar and wizened apples.
PERFECT WITH Buttered popcorn, sashimi, risotto, boiled shrimp |
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YOU SAMPLED a Medium white from Est! Est!! Est!! Di MontefiasconeIntense and persistent with dried fruits, almonds, hazelnuts, acacia and lilies of the valley. More dried apricot and almond on the palate with a weight that's balanced by just enough fresh acidity.
PERFECT WITH Almond croissant, Pho ga, green bean salad, hummus and carrots |
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YOU SAMPLED a Medium white from Ca de Lion Il SognatoreExotic and aromatic of jasmine, white peach, stone fruits, and a touch of mint. In the mouth, the wine is bright with lemon-lime acidity and a palate refreshing finish.
PERFECT WITH Antipasti, seafood, cobb salad, convenience store snacks |
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