The weather has finally gotten warm and so I tend to favor light, crisp, citrusy white wines. I love Sauvignon Blancs because you can enjoy them NOW and not have to lay them down for some time before you can open them up. And, Sauvignon Blancs are relatively inexpensive! One that I purchase on a regular basis at Trader Joe's is Kono's Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough Region of New Zealand which costs $9.99 a bottle. Very refreshing and extremely yummy with seafood dinners and light summer meals. They've recently changed their label from the one I posted here but definitely try it out the next time you're planning a grilled seafood dinner. Oh, and they have a screwcap for easy opening! The *perfect* wine to take on trips.
The other wine that I really enjoy is one that I actually discovered in San Francisco at my favorite wine bar, District. I miss that place (boo hoo) because they have a great wine selection, fabulous food, comfy couches, excellent people watching, and it was only 1/2 block away from my loft. Now, I vicariously live the experience through my friend Christine "Li'l Lim'" who will occasionally drunk text message me as she stumbles home from District. Anyway, the wine is the 2005 Tempus Two Melange from Australia. It's a blend of Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne.
Both of these wines have a citrusy and slightly fruity smell and taste to it so I love pairing it with grilled seafood. But, they are different. The Kono is very light and refreshing, whereas, the Tempus Two is slightly more dimensional (being a varietal) with a little more ooomph to it and a funny, slightly, fizzy sensation that lingers a little after a sip. I think that's why Kirsten and I really liked it...it's like adult candy! We both liked it so much that we split a case. Both should be served chilled. Cheers!
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