{"id":2346,"date":"2023-01-27T15:44:04","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T15:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rosemurraybrown.com\/?p=2346"},"modified":"2023-08-17T20:02:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T20:02:20","slug":"summery-whites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rosemurraybrown.com\/summery-whites\/","title":{"rendered":"SUMMERY WHITES"},"content":{"rendered":"

A dozen crisp whites to enjoy on warm summer days this month.<\/h3>\n

Campania, Italy: THE SOCIETY\u2019S FALANGHINA DEL SANNIO 2021 La Guardiense (13.5%) ***STAR VALUE***<\/strong>
\n\u00a38.95 The Wine Society<\/em>
\nGreat price for Campania, the home of southern Italy\u2019s best whites.\u00a0 This unoaked Falanghina makes a great alternative to Sauvignon Blanc.\u00a0 Grown in the large Sannio DOC in the hills inland from Naples, it is a brilliant allrounder with tangy quince and tangerine aromas, zippy limey acidity and textured nutty palate.<\/p>\n

Amyndeon, Greece: ASSYRTIKO 2021 Filos Estate (13%)\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u00a36.99 Aldi<\/em>
\nFor the price this is an interesting introduction to Assyrtiko grape.\u00a0 I have had plenty of better Assyrtikos from Santorini island, but not at this cracking price.\u00a0 This comes from high altitude 625m vineyards in Amyndeon in north west Greece \u2013 grassy herby, sweet sour notes with a clean dry finish.<\/p>\n

Kent, England: LIBERTY\u2019S BACCHUS 2021 Hush Heath (11.5%)<\/strong>
\n\u00a325 Balfour Winery; Grape Britannia; Matthew Clark<\/em>
\nNamed after Hush Heath\u2019s vineyard dog, this comes from the estate\u2019s highest grown vines in Foxridge vineyard.\u00a0 Starts with an elderflower blossomy nose, carries through with intense citric flavours and mouthwatering acidity \u2013 an impressive take on the local Bacchus grape.<\/p>\n

\"\"Niederosterreich, Austria: MORRISONS THE BEST GRUNER VELTLINER 2020 Markus Huber (12.5%)\u00a0 ***STAR VALUE***<\/strong>
\n\u00a38.50 Morrisons<\/em>
\nWinemaker Markus Huber is a superstar at creating inexpensive unoaked Gruner Veltliner from his vineyards south of Vienna and the Danube.\u00a0 Typical of the grape, it has herby, floral blossomy nose with crisp zesty lemony palate with a hint of pepper.<\/p>\n

Loire, France: SAUVIGNON DE TOURAINE LES GRENETTES 2021 Domaine Beausejour<\/strong>
\n\u00a39.98 Justerini & Brooks<\/em>
\nIf you normally drink Kiwi Sauvignon, try this fresh zingy Sauvignon from Loire\u2019s Touraine.\u00a0 It has taut acidity and grapefruit flavours that work so well as a crisp summer quaffer \u2013 and it cleverly combines ripe fruit with flinty notes and zingy lemon ideal with goats cheese salad.<\/p>\n

Getaria, N Spain: TXAKOLI 2020 Bodega Agerre (11.5%)<\/strong>
\n\u00a314.50-\u00a315 Aitken Wines, Dundee; Cornelius Wine, Edinburgh; Lockett Bros, N Berwick; Provender Brown, Perth; Fine Wine Musselburgh<\/em>
\nThe Spanish Basque country\u2019s unique Txakoli, made from Hondarrabi Zuri grape grown in Gipuzkoa close to northern Spain\u2019s Atlantic coast between Bilbao and San Sebastian.\u00a0 Brilliantly clean, crisp lime and green apple flavours with a touch of spritz \u2013 refreshingly light in alcohol at 11.5%.<\/p>\n

Rueda, Spain: VINA GAREDO 2020 Grupo Yllera (13%)<\/strong>
\n\u00a39.95 Corney & Barrow<\/em>
\nOn a high plateau in Castilla y Leon north of Madrid, Rueda is Spain\u2019s biggest selling white wine region.\u00a0 Here local Verdejo grape thrives on chalk-rich soils.\u00a0 Stone fruit and citrus aromas, herby notes and creamy leesy length \u2013 with a dash of Sauvignon Blanc to freshen and add vibrant acidity.<\/p>\n

Casablanca Valley, Chile: SPECIALLY SELECTED CHILEAN SAUVIGNON BLANC 2021 (12.5%)<\/strong>
\n\u00a35.99 Aldi<\/em>
\nAnother cracking price from Aldi, suit those who don\u2019t like their Sauvignon Blanc too dry.\u00a0 Floral peachy aromas with crunchy green apple fruit flavours \u2013 easy drinking example from one of Chile\u2019s premium white wine area, Casablanca Valley.<\/p>\n

Istria, Croatia: MALVAZIA ISTARSKA \u2018ALBA\u2019 2021 Matosevic (12.5%)\u00a0 ***STAR BUY***<\/strong>
\n\u00a318.99 Ellies Cellar, Dollar; Fine Wine Musselburgh; Hennings Wine<\/em>
\nIstria in northern Croatia was once part of Italy, its crisp unoaked lees-aged whites are similar to those you find over the border in Friuli\u2019s Collio and in Slovenia.\u00a0 Malvazia Istarska is Istria\u2019s local grape making floral rich textured whites with lime and nectarine aromas, intense herby undertones, vibrant acidity and creamy apricot flavours.<\/p>\n

Mendoza, Argentina: TORRONTES SELECCION 2021 (12.5%)<\/strong>
\n\u00a38.99 mix six or \u00a39.99 bt Majestic Wine<\/em>
\nAromatic unoaked Torrontes from the foothills of the Andes, grown at 950m in Valle de Uco in Mendoza.\u00a0 Winemaker Herve J Fabre crafts Argentina\u2019s signature white into a beautifully floral perfumed white packed with pure citric and tropical fruit flavours, refreshing acidity and a crisp vibrant finish.<\/p>\n

Languedoc, France: IRRESISTIBLE MARSANNE 2020 Jean-Claude Mas (13%)\u00a0 ***STAR VALUE***<\/strong>
\n\u00a38 Co-op<\/em>
\nBrilliant value white made from northern Rhone\u2019s Marsanne grape grown in the warm south near Herault.\u00a0 Honeysuckle and pearskin aromas, light creamy quaffing aperitif white from one of Languedoc\u2019s most respected producers, Jean-Claude Mas.\u00a0 Suit those who normally buy Pays d\u2019Oc Chardonnay or Viognier.<\/p>\n

Rias Baixas, Spain: ALBARINO 2021 Mar de Frades<\/strong>
\n\u00a316 Tesco<\/em>
\nFrom a cool vintage in the untamed Atlantic climate, this regional blend from 50% Mar de Frades estate grapes with the remainder bought in from growers in Salnes Valley.\u00a0 Delicate lime and apricot aromas, zippy zesty appley melon flavours with mouthwatering acidity, lemon zest hints and distinctive saline notes like a fresh sea breeze across the palate.<\/p>\n

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