NV Dopff & Irion Cuvée Prestige Elegance Brut Crémant d’Alsace
Crackly and refreshing Crémant
Twelvish
Less potent libations
Wines and ciders under 13% alcohol, many much lower.
2014 Smith-Madrone Riesling Spring Mountain District Napa Valley
Riesling from the Spring Mountain District
2015 Feudi di San Gregorio Greco di Tufo
A briny, savory Greco di Tufo
2016 Massican White Wine Annia Napa Valley
A riper, more substantial Annia white blend
NV Domaine Allimant-Laugner Brut Rosé Crémant d’Alsace
Spirited, snappy, and good for picnics
2013 Tsantali Xinomavro Amyndeon
Low alcohol, earthy, and food-loving Xinomavro
2014 Adrás Godello Ribeira Sacra DO
A lively, spritely varietal Godello
2015 Gran Vinum Albariño Rias Baixas
Deft winemaking proves Albariño is serious
Getting Closure: Tasting 2010 Clos Roche Blanche L’Arpent Rouge
Lessons from opening a singular bottle—too late
2016 S. Pratsch Rosé Niederösterreich
Sparkly and refreshing rosé of Zweigelt
2014 Adrás Mencía Ribeira Sacra
Fruity, not too serious, good for tapas
2015 Tenuta Sant’Antonio Scaia Garganega-Chardonnay Delle Venezie
Substantial white blend mixing native and international grapes