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Hope you’re all well in this sweltering miasma we have experienced this past week. Reaching for wine is not the best hydration strategy in this heat – but it does help to pass the time as you sit and do as little as possible to stay cool. We reviewed our notes and found that we only have one white wine on recommendation this week. There is no reason why you can’t cool down your reds a touch to make them a little more refreshing on a hot, hot day. Regardless, there are some great bargains to be had …
SPARKLING WINE
169128 TENUTA S. ANNA EXTRA DRY PROSECCO (VENETO) $15.95
This sparkler greets the palate with fresh citrus flavors and acidity and a creamy mouth feel! Serve as an aperitif or in your favorite Bellini recipe.
MAUSBERG BRUT BLANC DE BLANCS CRÉMANT D’ALSACE (ALSACE) $17.95
Light and refreshing sparkler that is big on citrus aromas and flavours, complimented by zesty racy acidity that persists.
Hip hip hooray – the release we have all been waiting for – wines with a score of 90+. OK, there are a few that are out of our price range, but there are enough on offer to satisfy value-seekers like us. What’s in a high score you ask : critics have deemed the wine worthy of a higher than average rating and we really should take heed as these critics do a lot more tasting than the average joe and have learned to discern great from alright. These scores (and recommendations from us for that matter) come with a caveat – you still might not like them as your palate prefers other flavours. BUT these wines with big scores are definitely worth checking out.
SPARKLING WINE
48793 LOUIS BOUILLOT PERLE D’AURORE BRUT ROSÉ CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE (BURGUNDY) $18.95
Pretty and chic - boasting raspberry aromas and flavors and some spice. Delicate and light bodied with a lengthy finish this is a dry and fantastic fizz. (David Lawrason, winealign.com, 90)
WHITE WINE
221879 LEONE DE CASTRIS MESSAPIA VERDECA 2009 (PUGLIA) $14.95
This sexy Italian shows off pretty floral aromas and flavors of orange, lime and lemon peel bursting with freshness and a soft oily mouth feel! (Antonio Galloni, erobertparker.com, 90)
recommendation this week. There is no reason why you can’t cool down your reds a touch to make them a little more refreshing on a hot, hot day. Regardless, there are some great bargains to be had …
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