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First Whites of Spring

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The daffodils are in bloom, there's bird song in the air, and the first crisp fresh white wines of spring are just begging to be tasted. Al has a set of wines that are perfect for the season.

Click here for the full list. 

Valmiño Albariño, Rias Baixas '15   

Light, tart, easy drinking, very refreshing.

Quality: ★★

Price Range: less than $20

Alois Lagader Pinot Grigio, Dolomiti '15 

More body than most pinot grigios, very sophisticated, good for dinner.

Quality: ★★1/2

Price Range: less than $20

Santa Cristina Campogrande Orivietto '14

One of Italy's classic whites, bone dry, crisp, but surprisingly fleshy and fruity.

Quality: ★★

Price Range: less than $20

Casa Ferreirinha "Planalto" Douro Valley vinho branco seco '14

From the same region that give us port comes a light and flavorful white.

Quality: ★★

Price Range: less than $20

As General Partner of Clipper City Brewing Company, L.P., Hugh J. Sisson is among Baltimore's premier authorities on craft brewing and a former manager of the state's first pub brewery, Sissons, located in Federal Hill. A fifth generation Baltimorean, Hugh has been involved in all aspects of craft brewing.