2016 Long Shadows Riesling Poet’s Leap Columbia Valley
Snappy, with green-apple freshness
Twelvish
Less potent libations
2016 Feudi di San Gregorio Ros’Aura Rosato Campania IGT
Hefty, savory rosato of Aglianico
NV Dopff & Irion Cuvée Prestige Elegance Brut Crémant d’Alsace
Crackly and refreshing Crémant
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