Each and every year the arrival of spring is followed by longer sunsets, budding flowers, and a chance to ‘lighten’ up your wine glass. Fragrant aromas are all around and spring fares like asparagus and fiddleheads find their way onto menus. Many of us crave freshness and lightness in both our wines and food and we tend to change up our styles to match the season. So in the spirit of spring, here are a few bottles to spark inspiration as the weather starts to change.
Check out our top 6 six Spring wine recommendations:
Veuve Ambal Crémant De Bourgogne Grande Cuvee Brut
Nothing says spring like a pop of bubbly! Veuve Ambal Crément de Bourgogne is a truly ideal bottle to have on hand for those unexpected moments when friends arrive and are in need of bubbles. This sparkling is made with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and also has a touch of Aligoté and Gamay. With soft notes of white flowers and light citrus, this liquid sparkles on your palate and is very versatile when it comes to pairing.
Adobe Reserva Sauvignon Blanc Organic
This Organic Sauvignon Blanc from Chile is downright delicious and offers great value. Hailing from Chile’s Casablanca wine region this gorgeous white wine is the perfect solution for lunch or light dinner pairings with baked or grilled fish and spring-inspired salads. With the aromas of a fresh herb garden coupled with bright citrus and a clean and zesty finish, this organic wine is lovable and also serious enough to stand up to solid food pairing.
Kung Fu Girl Riesling 2021
If you’re a Riesling lover, this is a bottle you simply must add to your wine fridge. Made in Washington State this bottle has a label you will never forget! The taste profile of Kung Fu girl is also so unique, as it is neither dry nor sweet. This wine can also pair well with a great variety of foods including sushi, green curry and pad thai. The aromas of Kung Fu Girl Riesling will entice your senses with notes of jasmine and peach as well as honey and apricot. A flexible pairing partner and one that always also does well solo.
Latte Miele Pecorino IGT Terre Di Chieti Abruzzo
If you haven’t heard of Pecorino, then you’re truly missing out. A grape that is indigenous to Italy, the profile of Pecorino is a cross between Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc. Offering both fresh, white floral and citrus qualities it is a graceful wine that will swoon any wine lover. When it comes to pairing it can easily accent a green salad or can also stand up to roast chicken and fish. A definite must-try!
Quinta da Aveleda Vinho Verde
Any lover of fine white wine and serious white wines will have heard of Vinho Verde. Vinho Verde, the white wine dominant region in Portugal produces white wines that will impress your palate and play well with food. This Vinho Verde white blend from Quinta da Aveleda is a superstar wine that won’t break the bank, but will rather evoke your senses and inspire creative food pairings. Sip and share this blend of Loureiro and Alvarinho with friends and enjoy an aromatic trip to one of the most charming white wine regions in the world.
Kim Crawford Illuminate Sauvignon Blanc
Kim Crawford Illuminate offers you all of the pleasure with lower calories and lower alcohol content. With only 7% alcohol you can enjoy a glass or two at lunch without sacrificing your afternoon. Sauvignon Blanc is truly the ‘grape of spring’ and New Zealand is the leader in lower alcohol wines making this a sensational option for guests and entertaining. Full of gooseberries, citrus, lime and light floral, Illuminate makes a great partner for seafood salads and more.