This month, we bring you a variety of wines perfect for every night of the week. We've got some great Spring wines to enjoy, even if the Oregon weather isn't cooperating, including a Sparkling Basque blend that screams spring with fresh berries and citrus.
There are a few great finds from the Willamette Valley and some more unique finds from Sardinia and Croatia.
It's a great case of your everyday staples and out-of-the-box adventures. We hope you enjoy! Cheers!
Sparkling
(Spain) 2021 Ameztoi Rubentus
Grapes: Basque field blend
Notes: Ameztoi from the European Basque region between Spain and France never disappoints. They focus on making slightly effervescent (spritzy, if you will) crisp and tasty wines. This bottle screams spring! Fresh berries and citrus all the way.
Rosé
(Or) 2021 Wild Hills Willamette Valley Rosé
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Notes: Lovely local fruit makes up this tasty rosé. Nice mouth texture, ripe watermelon and orange zest. Yum.
Whites
(Wa) 2019 Amavi Cellars Walla Walla White
Grapes: 100% Semillon
Notes: Rich textured and mineral-driven Washington white. This bottle is for chardonnay lovers. Pair with herb roast chicken and roasted potatoes.
(Oregon) 2021 L’Umami Willamette Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Notes: Clean aromas and granite on the palate with plump rounded edges.
(Italy) 2020 Limizzani Vermentino di Gallura
Grapes: 100% Vermentino di Gallura
Notes: Lovely white Sardinian table wine at a good value. Yellow fruits, balanced acidity and a touch of salinity on the finish. Incredibly food-friendly! Perfect for lunch and dinner fare.
(France) 2018 Chateau Bellini Provence Blanc
Grapes: 100% Rolle
Notes: Unique white from Provence, France. Pleasant viscosity, white dry candied fruit and a crisp acidity finish. Superbly elegant.
Reds
(Oregon) 2017 Bow and Arrow' Time Machine' Red Blend
Grapes: Blend of Pinot Noir, Gamay and Cabernet Franc
Notes: Quirky local blend from popular local vintners, Bow and Arrow. The Gamay and Pinot impart fresh acidity and tart red berry fruit, and the Cab Franc fills out the mid-palate with bright blueberry. So good!
(Spain) 2020 La Comarcal Del Moro Tinto
Grapes: 85% Garnacha and 15% Syrah
Notes: Delmoro Tinto is a Mediterranean red with great freshness and balance, with a fruit-driven, approachable palate. Perfect for cured meats and salty cheeses.
(Oregon) 2020 Hyland Estates' Old Vine' Pinot Noir
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Notes: Pretty single vineyard Pinot from McMinnville AVA. Solidly medium-bodied with notes of plum and firmly wooded texture.
(Italy) 2020 Giacomo Fenocchio Barbera d’Alba Superiore
Grapes: 100% Barbera d’Alba
Notes: Full-bodied and robust Barbera d'Alba from Piedmont in Northern Italy. Dense and darkly fruited, pleasant rustic 'old world' aromas and a silty earthy finish. This bottle is super fun to see evolve as it opens up. Try a glass on night 1, night 2 and night 3 and see how distinct the different stages of flavor are. Incredible bottle!
(Croatia) 2016 Ivica Pilizota Bibenik
Grapes: 100% Babic
Notes: Fun Croatian red! Lean on the palate with tart berries and lingering black pepper in the finish. Delish.
(Italy) 2019, Caparzo Rosso di Montalcino
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
Notes: Great bottle of Tuscan red! Classic Sangiovese tones: beautiful earthy aromas, bright acidity, nicely textured leather and blue fruit.