We are excited to present a handful of new white wine arrivals that are a bit 'off the beaten path' this week. Read on for details on a super fun blend from Slovenia and two tasty bottles from Austria.
All three would be delightful to enjoy in the Springtime sunshine!
2019 Jarenincan Crnko Stajerska Slovenian White Blend (1 Liter), $21Grapes: Blend of Laški Rizling (Welschriesling), Sauvignon Blanc, and Rizvanec (Müller-Thurgau)
Tasting Notes: From the continental, alpine-influenced climate of northern Slovenia, bottled in a party-ready liter bottle!
You will love this wine's fresh aromatics, zippy acidity, touch o' tropical fruit and low alcohol. It's the perfect white for porch pounding in the Spring sun. Surprisingly tasty!!
2019 Johannes Trapl ‘Carnuntum Weiss’, $21
Grapes: Blend of Gruner Veltliner, Weissburgunder, and Welschriesling
Tasting Notes: Fun bottle of Austrian white! This blend shows a bright yellow-green color and forward notes of citrus, wild blossom honey and hazelnut.
Nicely textured and balanced, with a lush mouthfeel. Pairs perfectly with fish, seafood or light pasta dishes.
2017 Judith Beck Burgenland White, $16
Grapes: 100% Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc)
Tasting Notes: Organic, sustainably farmed, vegan Austrian wine from one of our favorite 'new school' European winemakers, Judith Beck. This is her entry-level white and well outperforms the price tag.
This bottle is lively and fresh, fruit forward with prominent yellow fruit tones and balanced acidity, and just a touch dry. This would be a stellar accompaniment with a creamy pasta dish or roasted and herbed chicken. So good!