Spring is here and you want to celebrate it. That does not mean you want to use the same safe wine choices that has been used so many times before.You want a wine that feels and tastes matching spring which is refreshing and full of flavor. Wines.com au has provided a wonderful list of special spring wines that you can try and a detailed description on what it would taste like. Enjoy the spring!
Sauvignon Blanc
One of the most delectable wines to be drunk in the spring is Sauvignon Blanc. This white-grape wine wins its appeal as a spring wine for its dry, crisp, citrus and vanilla tones. Sauvignon Blanc also earns its lush reputation for its herbaceous, grassy and oft-described melon qualities.
Riesling
Blossoming of trees, laughter filling the parks and barbeques in the backyard aren't the only signs that spring is in the air - the first few days of spring also flag the official opening of the Riesling season.
While Riesling can sometimes be thought of as a too-sweet wine, there are some great ones on the shelves that wine connoisseurs can direct you to. Originating from the Rhone region of Germany, Riesling is and always will be a sweet wine. But it is possible to get a well-balanced Riesling with higher acidity levels (composed of malic and tartaric acid) and a dry finish. Rieslings are typically characterised by their fruit and mineral flavours.
Blossoming of trees, laughter filling the parks and barbeques in the backyard aren't the only signs that spring is in the air - the first few days of spring also flag the official opening of the Riesling season.
While Riesling can sometimes be thought of as a too-sweet wine, there are some great ones on the shelves that wine connoisseurs can direct you to. Originating from the Rhone region of Germany, Riesling is and always will be a sweet wine. But it is possible to get a well-balanced Riesling with higher acidity levels (composed of malic and tartaric acid) and a dry finish. Rieslings are typically characterised by their fruit and mineral flavours.
Chenin Blanc
Possessing many different styles such as a dry sparkler or sweet dessert style, the Chenin Blanc variety is a versatile wine grape that adds colour to a spring day. Some of the most delicious Chenin Blancs on offer include Chappellet's Old Vine Cuvee and Monte-rey's Heller Estate Chenin Blanc.
Gruner Veltliner
Austria's famed white variety, Gruner Veltliner is quite the drop to drink in spring for its vibrancy. Known for its spicy bite with edges of white flower, cracked pepper and herbaceous edge, the Gruner Veltliner will get your tastebuds jumping.
Pinot Gris
A white-wine grape, Pinot Gris is thought to be a clone of the Pinot Noir grape. Also referred to as Pinot Grigio - as it's called in Italy - Pinot Gris is recognised by its rich, fruit-laden and floral bouquet flavour, and jostles images of a bloom-filled spring.
Pinot Gris is also described as spicy and is balanced with acidity and a slight sweetness. Depending on where the Pinot Gris is grown will determine the full flavour. Pinot Gris from Oregon will tend to have the aromas of pear, apple and melon while Californian Pinot Gris is more light-bodied and crisp with an arugula (also known as rocket) and pepper bite. Pinot Grigio however, is characterised by spritzy, crisp and acidic flavours.
Albarino
Albarino is perhaps equated to spring for its light, invigorating body and heady aroma of peach and apricot.
Albarino also goes fabulously with spring food such as seafood dishes or tapas. However it is fairly robust and goes equally as well with Paella, pasta and risotto.
Known as Alvarinho in Portuguese, Albarino is a white wine grape and is high in acidity. Because the grape has a thick skin and a large number of pips the wine can produce a bitter taste.
Lambrusco
Who could forget the sweet taste of Lambrusco, made primarily from the wine grape of the same name. An Italian wine, Lambrusco originated from Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy. Lambrusco can come in a white and rose style, and can also be produced frizzante (slightly sparkling).
The Lambrusco grape is not particularly sweet but the wine gains its sweet flavour with the addition of the Ancellotta grape. When by itself, Lambrusco is still pleasant and holds a strawberry flavour with a slight bitter finish.
With such uplifting, fragrant tastes to these wines, we really are spoiled for choice. And moreso, you can see why they are so affiliated with the aromatic, revitalising season of spring.
This is a great spring wine selection to choose from.If you would like to contact us with any questions or feedback you can reach us by email.
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Joseph A Jones & The WellLife Team
