Continuing our theme of unearthing tempting whites that are appropriate for Spring, Al travels south in France to try some of the finer vins blancs.
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
WINE OF THE WEEK
La Marina Cotes de Gascogne “Ocean Cuvée” ’23 **1/2 $ VALUE
(A delightful blend of Colombard and Gros Mensang, dry, crisp, filled with Spring fruit)
Flores Picpoul de Pinet, Pinet ’23 **1/2 $ VALUE
(The little heard of picpoul produces light bodied aromatic whites that are perfect for Spring)
Terra Santa Blanc, Ile de Beauté (Corsica) ‘23
(An unexpected blend of vermentino and chardonnay, very well made, flavorful, light)
All of these wines can be purchased at Wells Discount Liquors.
