With unusually warm weather have most of us a case of Spring Fever! We start pulling you in our backyard garden furniture, barbecue equipment are cleaned, filled tanks of propane again and we start cleaning up our back yards for another summer season. Our courtyards offer a place for peaceful solitude and a meeting place for family and friends to entertain. A good glass of wine often supplemented these moments.
Spring (screw cap) Wines
It is a joy to watch in the grass againGreen, bud the trees and spring flowers bloom, gives us a sense of new beginnings. Skip forward a new set of pink and white wines to enjoy. Although there are) many delicious white wine varieties to enjoy (Pinot Grigio Italian, German Riesling, Grüner Veltliner Austrian, Spanish Albarino, South African Chenin Blanc to name a few, there are two that spring to write - Rosé and Sauvignon Blanc.
Rose is best served by young, makes the latest vintage (2009) is an idealSpring / summer pink wine. Quality Rose is Africa produced in the United States (California, Washington, Oregon), France, Spain, Portugal, Australia, Italy and South. Of these, France is the leading producer and offers a variety of styles. French roses from the Loire Valley are usually mild and slightly fruity, while roses from Tavel (Rhone Valley in the southern region) tend to be more full-bodied and dry. Tavel roses have a hint of spice through the influence of Syrah Grape, commonly blended with Grenache and Cinsault. When it comes to roses, the term "Color does not lie" is a good rule of thumb, as the lighter the color - the lighter style of rosé. Rose offers hints of strawberry and watermelon.
Sauvignon Blanc, has fallen for his versatility, is refreshing (high acidity), light (not usually in oak barrels) and intriguing on the palate. Major wine regions are France (Loire Valley), the United States ( > California, Washington and Oregon), Chile, Australia, New Zealand and Italy. Regardless of the region, Sauvignon Blanc is refreshing and universal (good acid), grassy and lemony with a combination of grapefruit, lemon, green apple, passion fruit, lime and kiwi notes. However, regions do provide various features, such as the classic chalky minerality French Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé). New Zealand is known for its distinctive grapefruit aroma and taste is well known, while> California offers a variety of lemon and herbal notes. California, Australia and some French Loire winemakers are now using oak barrels, the aging allows for longer and adds roundness and complexity of these wines.
Food pairings
Both Rose and Sauvignon Blanc are lighter in style, good acidity and are generally less alcohol, eat what they friendly wines. In view of the color of the wine, light pink with lighter shades of pinkand fruity. These boots are lighter dishes (goat cheese, salads and fish dishes). The deeper pink roses are in bold style and can hold up to grilled meats and spicy dishes.
Sauvignon Blanc is easy style and good acidity makes it pair well with many dishes, including seafood and poultry. While it can be good with green salads, make sure that the salad dressing is not too acidic. A balsamic vinaigrette dressing or a vinegar with rice wine may soundDown the acidity of the Association, for a pleasant pairing.
We live in an area of the country, where we experience all four seasons. Trying new wines from different regions and the latest vintage is a great way to enhance our enjoyment of these seasons. So after you finish your yard work and have the yard all set to go, sit back and enjoy one of the new spring wine farm.
Bill's Wine Picks:
Las Rocas Rosé (Spain)
Mulder BoschRosé (South Africa)
Babich Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)
Chateau St. Michelle Horse Heaven Vineyard (Washington)
Benziger Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma, California)
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)
Wine of the Month
Coopers Creek Sauvignon Blanc
The wine that makes Kim Crawford also advise on this New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The Wine Spectator rated the 2008 vintage 91 pts. and stated that this wine is "appealingfor its detail and refinement, "and that" light and open-textured, Blancs play their herb and lime character against a green apple and pear fruit. "grapefruit notes are not as pronounced in this wine as found in other New Zealand Sauvignon.
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