2014 Matthiasson Chardonnay Linda Vista Vineyard Napa Valley
“Tropical and lush, with prismatic acidity…”
Twelvish
Less potent libations
Wines and ciders under 13% alcohol, many much lower.
NV Besserat de Bellefon Cuvée des Moines Brut Champagne
“Creamy, toasty, bready, fruity…”
2014 Inama Vigneti di Foscarino Soave Classico DOC
“Barrel fermentation yields a Soave with structure…”
2014 Alois Lageder Pinot Bianco Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT
“A laurel-steeped infusion of citrus and brine…”
2013 Rotari Brut Rosé Trentodoc
“Pastel onion-skin pink, with great cut and freshness…”
2013 Rotari Brut Trentodoc
“Decadent white flowers, citrus pith, brioche, and stony minerality…”
2013 Domaine Sainte-Anne Picpoul de Pinet Coteaux du Languedoc
“Picpoul fattens up with bottle age…”
2015 Bella Grace Vineyards Vermentino Amador County
“A California Vermentino that tips its hat to the Old-World style…”
2015 Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio Trentino
“Ripe, but spritzy and cooling, too…”
2014 Vionta Albariño Rías Baixas DO
“Citrus and stone fruit—but don’t serve it too young.”
2014 Paramus Verdejo Rueda DO
“A lush perfume of jasmine and green flowers, Meyer lemon, lime peel.”
2012 Château de la Chaize Brouilly
“Old-school sharp, great with food.”