Aveleda Vinho Verde 2018, Portugal
There is a light prickle to this ripe, dry wine. Produced from one of the major grapes of Vinho Verde, it offers apple and lime flavors that are lifted by zingy acidity and a bite of lemon zest
Grape Variety: A blend of Loureiro, Trajadura, Borraçal, Espadeiro, Amaral, Vinhão, and Pedernã
Flavors: Apple, lime, zingy acidity, lemon zest
Ideal Temperature: 45F
Food Pairing: All forms of seafood, particularly when complimented by a rich sauce
Alcohol: 11%
Mars And Venus Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Chile
Fruity taste. Tangerine. Citrus and gooseberry aromas are mild but typical of the variety. A citrus pallet delivers modest tangerine and nectarine flavors which lead to a mild pithy finish showing light citric notes.
Grape Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Flavors: Citrus, gooseberry, citrus pallet, tangerine nectarine, mild pithy finish
Ideal Temperature: 45F
Food Pairing: Asian-style seafood dishes - oysters, scallops, crab, clams, lobster, prawns - any shellfish with zingy flavours or a citrus or garlic marinade or dressing
Alcohol: 13%
Borsao Blanco 2018, Spain
Borsao Blanco is a straw yellow color. The wine has strong citric and tropical fruit aromas. In the mouth it's creamy and fresh, in perfect harmony with the acidity.
Grape Variety: 100% Macabeo
Flavors: Citric and tropical fruit, creamy and fresh
Ideal Temperature: 45F
Food Pairing: Southeast Asian (coconut curries, Viet. vermicelli noodle bowls)
Alcohol: 14%
Excelsior Chardonnay 2019, South Africa
The nose shows hints of peach, lemons and orange blossom backed up by a touch of oak. The palate is fresh and creamy with great length from the acidity
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Flavors: Peach, lemons, orange blossom, great length from the acidity
Ideal Temperature: 50F
Food Pairing: Shellfish like crab and prawns, steamed or grilled fish, fish pâtés, fish, chicken or vegetable terrines and pasta or risotto
Alcohol: 13%
La Fiera Pinot Grigio 2018, Italy
This Pinot Grigio has a straw color and a fruity bouquet. The palate is dry, soft, and well balanced. It is a fresh and crisp wine, both floral and fruity; it expresses ripe peach and apple flavors with a subtle mineral finish.
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Grigio
Flavors: Fresh, crisp, floral, fruity, peach, apple flavors, mineral finish
Ideal Temperature: 45F
Food Pairing: Seafood and pasta dishes, vegetarian food, and chicken (fried, roasted, grilled)
Alcohol: 13%
Palladio Bianco 2018, Italy
Palladio Bianco dances in your mouth, with refreshing acidity and an inviting nose of hints of apple and delicate floral notes.
Grape Variety: 60% Chardonnay, 20% Trebbiano, 20% Grillo
Flavors: Refreshing acidity,apple, delicate floral notes
Ideal Temperature: 45F
Food Pairing: Shellfish like crab and prawns, steamed or grilled fish, fish pâtés, fish, chicken or vegetable terrines and pasta or risotto
Alcohol: 13%