Monday, June 28, 2010

10 White Wines for Summer - By The Glass

If you need to freshen up the list with some new Wines by the Glass for the hot summer days ahead here are some suggestions to help out.


1. 2008 Antonin Rodet Bourgogne Chardonnay, Burgundy, FR

Price Level: Entry
Fresh and fruity but balanced. Enough acidity to be a great partner for fish in sauce, shell fish and creamed mushrooms.







2.  2005 Antonin Rodet Puligny Montrachet, Burgundy, FR
Price Level: Premium
This wine is rich and buttery with a warm and generous finish. Aged in oak for 14 months you will find it good with hot appetizers, seafood or poultry in sauce and fine cheeses.






3. 2009 Summerhouse Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
Price Level: Entry
This is no ordinary Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. The quality of this wine comes from the care taken with the grapes and it's evident in every drop. Hand picked and bunch pressed it is a fine example of terroir and it is suitable for drinking by itself or with pasta and seafood.




4. 2007 Domaine Marcel Deiss Riesling, Alsace, FR
Price Level: Mid
Citrus and good minerals in this Bio-Dynamic Wine. Refreshing enough to drink by itself but Riesling has always been a wonderful food wine. Relatively low in alcohol (12%) it can be enjoyed throughout the meal. 






5. 2007 Van Zellers Douro Branco, Douro,PT
Price Level: Mid
A wine that is unashamedly proud of its oak. Light, fresh and low in alcohol (12.5%) the buttery notes like to be noticed. One that is best served with food like lobster to get the best out of both.






6. 2006 Domaine Jacques Prieur Beaune 1er Cru Les Champs Pimont, Burgundy, FR
Price Level: Premium
This is a truly complex wine that will probably demand a second glass just to explore the deep layers of fruits and minerals. It is rich and refreshing  with a pleasant finish.






7. 2009 Valduero Garcia Viadero Blanco, Ribera del Duero, SP
Price Level: Entry
A unique wine made from 100% Albillo, the only one of it's kind. Exciting citrus notes give way to a palate that is crisp, dry and fresh but most importantly it is balanced, leaving a clean finish. 






8. 2007 Domaine Marcel Deiss Langenberg, Saint-Hippolyte, Alsace, FR
Price Level: Premium
When you want to provide a white wine that is a great expression of terroir look no further. Hand picked and blended this is a wine that is full, luscious and modestly sweet. A great choice for something above the rest.






9. 2008 RockBare Chardonnay, McLaren Vale, AU
Price Level: Entry
An un-oaked Chardonnay that is bursting with tropical fruits. This wine evolves in to a creamy palate but the freshness makes it a pleasure to drink by itself or with fresh seafood.






10. 2005 Chateau des Tours Cotes du Rhone Blanc, Southern Rhone, FR
Price Level: Mid
This is an evolved wine that has started to take on some aged characteristics.  The biggest highlight is the value for money that this wine represents. Your clients will think it cost you a lot more than it did.






Price level is relative to wine by the glass rates:
Entry $80 - $115
Mid $135 - $175
Premium $260 - $350

Many other options are available if you can not see what you are after here.

Contact Lee, Casey or Kiki for details

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