$19
GEOGRAPHY: New York : Finger Lakes
VARIETALS: Elvira, Riesling
FARMING: Sustainable
WINEMAKING: Low-intervention/natural; no sulfites added; made in the Charmat method : unfermented juice used for tirage instead of adding sugar, secondary fermentation stopped early to leave some residual sweetness; no oak used
STYLE: Light-bodied, low-ABV, peach, pear, apple, mineral
ENJOY WHILE: Day drinking 🏖️
Refreshing and chug-able ... a blessing that it's only 8% ABV!
Seriously, though, there should be more amazing, low-alcohol wines on the market like this one -- with juicy but delicate fruit (white peach, yellow pear), clean mineral chalkiness, a touch of sweetness, and super-fine bubbles.Â
$19
ITALY : TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGE : VIGNETI DELLE DOLOMITI
Pinot Grigio
LIGHT-BODIED, ORCHARD FRUIT, CRISP, NO OAK
Expressive aromas of white apple blossoms; ripe yellow apple with lime zest and orange pith on the palate. Good finish.
Ecology: Organic
$54
FRANCE : CHAMPAGNE : VALLÉ DE LA MARNEÂ
Pinot Noir, Pinot MeunierÂ
FULL-BODIED, GOLDEN APPLE, HONEY, DOUGH, SPICE, TEA, OAK
Completely stunning grower Champagne for an unbeatable value!
…The 'Assemblage' from Champagne AndrĂ© Heucq is plush and luxurious, with deliciously rich, over-ripe and baked golden apple, candied fruit, white pepper, and warm bready/toasty notes laid over a soft, creamy mousse.Â
FARMING : Organic, Certified BiodynamicÂ
PAIRING :Â Sugar-and-Spice Candied Nuts