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Spring Sipping Season

Posted in: Porch wine, Seasonal Sips, Tried and Trues, Wine Recommendations, Wine Reviews

With spring weather (finally!) here, I’ve been enjoying some of my favorite warm weather wines recently.

One of my very favorite spring sippers is a Spanish wine that’s quite similar to the more widely known Portuguese Vinho Verde. Txakoli (pronounced Chacoli) is produced in the coastal Basque region of Spain. 

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Although most Txakoli is white, last week I tasted a rosé version at DC’s Estadio, paired with a skewer of manchengo, chorizo and pistachio that was just right for the spring day.

Made from the hondurrabi zurri grape, this hard to pronounce wine goes down easy! It is bone dry, high in acid, with a touch of salinity.  The hint of effervescence gives this light wine an added spritz and reminds me of summer days at the beach and warm nights on the porch with friends.

1084991_401250436642181_131583901_oAnother of my favorite producers is Ganeta- the new vintage is currently on it’s way to the DC area, just in time for Spring. This is a tried and true at our house, and I can’t wait to try the newest vintage!

Next time you’re in the mood to try something different, give this Basque wine gem a try!  It’s delightful with seafood or enjoying al fresco with friends!

What are your go to spring wines?

cheers

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    • It’s currently in transit- customs has been holding up the delivery, but hopefully in the next week! Chat’s has carried it in the past.

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