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woman on wine with amy reileyTo all those stubborn mules out there who insist ripe Cab is the only thing worth drinking, listen up. Summer is made for white wine |
. And not just any kind of white, I’m talking crisp, floral, clean kinds of white. This month I’m knocking back Vinho Verde, the light, crisp, low-alcohol white of Sogrape Gazela
This is one of the best aperitif wines for the price that I’ve ever tried. A hint spritzy on the tongue, it dances around the mouth with Meyer lemon and herbal flavors. Oh, and the packaging rocks.
2006 Manuel Nunes da Costa Camizao Casa de Oleiros
A tropical fruit salad in a glass, this is a beautiful example of Vinho Verde fruit flavors. A hint of bitter herb on the back of the palate keeps the wine from being a fruit bomb.
Provam Portal do Fidalgo
Unlike many Vinho Verdes, which are made from a blend of grapes, this wine is 100% Alvarinho. However, it is surprisingly complex for a single-grape wine, not to mention delightfully soft in the mouth.
2006 Manuel Correia de SA Quinta de Gomariz
A pretty, delicate wine with dominant aromas of honeysuckle and chamomile. Clean and fresh, its flavors are of crisp apple and pear.
