Pristine aromas of fresh citrus and white pear meld with white rose petals and jasmine. This is a beautifully textured wine showing rich, ripe flavors of fleshy nectarine and baked apple. Concentrated and full flavored with a beautifully dry finish. A truly versatile food wine, this delightful Pinot Gris is just as enjoyable alongside Thai green chicken curry as it is with smoked salmon and aioli on fresh baguette.
Arido Malbec 2011 $8.99 750ml cash
Made by Carlos Pulenta (Vistalba, Tomero), this tank fermented and aged, lighter style 100% Malbec offers sweet and juicy red and black cherry fruit with hints of spice, black pepper and coffee grounds. Very fruit forward and quite clean, this is a refreshing everyday drinking red. Serve cool (58-60). Really very good. Spec’s Score: 87
Tohu Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand $14.29 750ml cash
Fragrant, fresh and lively, with good body and ripe tropical fruit flavors. Wonderful with fresh fish, shellfish, and chicken dishes. Ideal for lunch alfresco. A rich, ripe, herbaceous style wine displaying classic gooseberry and nettle aromas. This wine has a fragrant nose and fresh fruit flavors that linger on the palate.
Excellent Easter Pairings! Wines For Traditional Easter Meals
Easter is coming, and Spec’s has great wines to pair with traditional tastes for your Sunday spread. For many of us, lamb and/or ham will have a central role in the Easter feast, so why not pair these tried-and-true traditional tastes with great wines? Here are a couple of classic combos for your Sunday table. For lamb dishes, many experts agree that wines from Bordeaux tops the list, especially with grilled or roasted lamb. These...
