Dry white wines from Europe

Caves Allianca, Vinho Verde DOC, Branco Unfortunately this bottle is showing some volatility. What is true to type about this wine is the petillance, light body and high acidity. This purchase was bottled in 2010 in Anadia 9% $5.49 at Bottle Barn Caves Alianca

Cantina Terlano, Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Grigio 2007 There’s a bevy of citrus fruit in the nose. In the mouth it is crisp and weighty with a little warmth. Bottled in Terlano 13.5% purchased for $17.99 at Bottle Barn Terlano

Lucien Albrecht, Alsace, Pinot Gris, Cuvee Romanus 2009 Candied fruit marks the nose while in the mouth there is a rich, roundness of tropical fruit flavors. Romanus Albrecht was the founder back in 1425. Proprietor and winemaker Jean Albrecht. Bottled in Orschwihr 13% purchased for $14.99 at Bottle Barn Albrecht

About RJ

Ray Johnson is the Executive Director of the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University. He writes about food and wine, his travels and the business of wine. He makes his home in Sonoma County, California.
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