“There is nothing like wine for conjuring up feelings of contentment and goodwill. It is less of a drink than an experience, an evocation, a spirit. It produces sensations that defy description.”
Thomas Conklin, Wine: A Primer
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TeamWine wishes the best to you and yours this holiday season. And, to get you off on the right foot, or maybe I should say, the proper glass, we’ve got a very nice white and red for your enjoyment, neither of which will break the bank. These wines, both from Italy, were selected by Angela and Erin. We felt the white is a nice wine to begin a dinner or party, and would pair with practically anything, while the red would be better with some heartier noshes or even as one to sip after dinner with conversation. See what you think.
Our white wine is Gavi. Gavi is made with Cortese grapes and is from Gavi, Italy. This bottle was purchased at Aldi’s (12.5% abv, $9.99). The color was very clear with just a hint of straw, yellow and soft green. We picked out light aromas of almond, vanilla spice, apple blossom and honey notes. Peach blossoms were on the palate along with a bit of lemon rind and a sweet licorice. There was pleasing acidity and minerality on the palate, especially on the edges. The body was fuller than I anticipated, resulting in a velvety mouthfeel. We were mixed on pairings as I liked it with olives, while another didn’t. The wine enhanced the salted nuts, and we all thought it went well with the tinned fish and would pair nicely with pasta. We feel this wine would be best served quite cold. We liked that it was priced very reasonably. Enjoy this wine to start an evening, or while leisurely reading a book.
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