Summer Sippin’ – Wines for the parched palate.
After weeks of soggy Walla Walla drear, I thought summer would never arrive. Thank goodness, for the past week we’ve been enjoying hot hot heat – and a glass of refreshing wine never looked so good.
Here are my summer sippin’ faves – wines that will refresh the palate and perfectly compliment your moments in the sun.
For back porch BBQing, I always have a few bottles of Trio Vintners 2007 Tre Rose chilled and ready to pour. This semi-dry rose wine is a crowd pleaser with gorgeous rhubarb pie and cherry flavors. And the price point won’t break the bank – just $16 per bottle with a 10% discount on case purchases makes this a wine you can stockpile with no shame!
If you plan on spending the day getting sunburned by the river or lake then you’ll definitely want to bring along a cooler full of Rosso & Bianco Winery Sofia Blanc de Blancs. This charming Prosecco style sparkling wine comes in 750 ml bottles or in a 4 pack of Minis (187 ml cans), the perfect size for your summer sippin’. Each mini comes complete with its own retractable straw for maximum fizzle and refreshment.
On cool summer evenings, get contemplative with a bottle of Kenefick Ranch 2004 Cabernet Franc. This wine absolutely blew me away at first sip and unveils complex new flavors as the wine opens up. There’s a whole herb garden full of flavors dancing over dominant blackberry characteristics, and bright fruit makes an appearance on the finish. You’ll want to buy a case and put away at least half of it for next summer!
These are just a few of the wines that get my mouth watering during the warm summer months. Summer was made for excitement and adventure, so try something new! I’d love to hear what you’re sippin’ on this summer.
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June 18th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Yeah Erica, those wines are so nice on my mouth! Sofia is such a rad concept and Trio Rose is a steal!