White
No longer relegated to only the warmer months, white wines add a crisp playfulness any time of the year. Find your new favourite from women in well-known and unexpected regions.
Le Vieux Pin Ava 2018
Light and bright - this is a beautiful white that has the perfect amount of oak to please everyone. Slightly buttery on the nose, with some lemon and pear to round it out, the wine is crisp and clean with lovely acidity.
The Vine Vibe: This would pair perfectly with a lobster roll, or other seafood, but can also be enjoyed as an aperitif.
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Dafni Lyrarakis
A wine that surprises! Dafni refers to herbaceousness in Greek, and you cannot believe the bay leaf and rosemary aroma on this wine! It finishes with freshness and acidity on the palate to balance its aromatic appeal.
The Vine Vibe: With it’s aromatic quality, it’s very good to have with rich, irony foods - the winemaker suggests snails!
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Morasinsi Bianco
Super fresh with amazing structure - you can get lemon lime with a hint of pineapple and mango coming through, but with a round finish.
The Vine Vibe: Perfect to have with a pre-dinner snack, or on a hot day lounging around.
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Sylvaner 2018
A pale gold stunner - this zesty, crisp white has notes of honey, pear and citrus. Medium bodied and dry with a slight spritz.
The Vine Vibe: If you’re looking for something to sip on while having light nibbles or seafood, look no further.
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Domaine Balland Sancerre
A brilliant Sancerre from the Loire Valley - it’s a pale lemon color with a classic profile from Sauvignon Blanc - some grassy notes alongside citrus and peach blossom.
The Vine Vibe: I love a glass of Sancerre to start a meal, so enjoy with all the appetisers!
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Chanteréves
Tomoko Kuriyama
A textbook example of Burgundian Chardonnay. It’s got the tell-tale note of vanilla from oak, but still retains citrus and some golden delicious apple, and has a round character on the palate.
The Vine Vibe: A classic Chardonnay goes really well with chicken, pasta, or fish!
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Sanford Chardonnay
Delicious and (almost) tropical Chardonnay from Santa Rita Hills CA. This is medium lemon color with stone fruit and some grilled pineapple on the nose!
The Vine Vibe: Lovely lunchtime tipple with some quiche, or great for a chicken/fish dish!
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Fevre Chablis Vaulorent
Nathalie & Julie Fevre
Fresh and fruity Chardonnay made by a fantastic mother and daughter team. It’s a very pale lemon color with white peach, lemon and some honeydew on the nose.
The Vine Vibe: Sworn off Chardonnay? This bottle will make you think again - super clean and chic.
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Ata Rangi Sauvignon Blanc
Helen Masters
A beautiful NZ Sauvy B - pale lemon color with citrus on the nose to match. You’ll also pick up some of that classic NZ grassiness, with a bit of cantaloupe melon too!
The Vine Vibe: Have while chatting away with friends - it’s easy-drinking but oh so flavourful.
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Mosel-Riesling Trocken
Sybille Kuntz
A quality qualitätswein - on the drier side, this Riesling keeps developing with a lovely lemon/lime flavour and some suprising melon!
The Vine Vibe: Beautiful to have with appetisers or dips as you chat and wash away the day.
Support the Vine: UK drinkers can shop the full range at Uncharted Wines, US check these options out.
Calcarius Hellen 2019
Valentina Passalacqua
This wine is summer in a glass. It’s got a light, bright lemon colour with lovely nectarine, peach and eucalyptus on the nose. It’s light enough to have without food, but structured enough that you enjoy every single drop.
The Vine Vibe: A perfect companion to a picnic or great for a cocktail hour by itself.
Support the Vine: UK shoppers can buy at Natty Boy Wines. EU can buy direct. Otherwise, get in touch.
Partida Creus Blanco Natural
Antonella Gerona
A bold blanco - it is citrus-y and tart with aromas of elderflower and cloudy gold colour. Fuller bodied with high acidity.
The Vine Vibe: This wine is a phenomenal expression of what natural whites can be. Enjoy with a meal and be blown away.
Support the Vine: UK drinkers can shop at Natty Boy Wines, US check these options out.