To spherical out this week’s springtime choice, we’ve two rosés from southern France and a formidable, cheap pinot noir from California.
Fossi Bianco Garganega 2020
Peach, honeydew melon and lemon zest spotlight this refreshing white, constructed from garganega, the grape of Soave. This wine is nice by itself or with light meals and antipasti. Fossi additionally makes a non-vintage Rosso very best for pizza night time. Alcohol by quantity: 12 %. Bottle weight: 370 grams (Light).
Imported and distributed by Elite Wines: Available within the District at A. Litteri, Best World Supermarket, D’Vines, Odd Provisions, Rodman’s, Sane Wine & Spirits, Wagshal’s Deli, Yes Organic Market (Brookland, Capitol Hill). Available in Maryland at Di Pasquale’s Marketplace, Fleet Street Spirits, Mt. Washington Wine Co. in Baltimore; Friendship Gourmet Market in Chevy Chase; Germantown Beer & Wine in Germantown; Glenmont Beer Wine & Deli, Lenox Beer & Wine, Snider’s Super Foods, Tg Silver Spring Mart, Woodmoor Supermarket in Silver Spring; Howard Wine & Spirits in Elkridge; the Italian Market in Annapolis; Plus Mart in Frederick; Shawan Liquors in Cockeysville. Available in Virginia at Euro Market & Cafe in Arlington; Fastop, Kroger (North Chesterfield) in Richmond; Slaters Market in Alexandria; WineKinds in Montclair.
Domaine Raissac Les Lys Rosé 2021
Bright strawberry and pink currant flavors spotlight this zesty rosé, constructed from syrah grown close to the Mediterranean coast. It’s nice for taming the warmth of a heat day or a spicy dish. Certified Haute Valeur Environnementale. ABV: 12.5. BW: 420 grams (Light).
Imported and distributed by Baron Francois: Available within the District on the Bottle Shop, Imperial Wine & Spirits, Irving Wine & Spirits, Morris Miller Wine & Liquor, Old City Market and Oven, Rodman’s, S&S Liquor, U Street Wine & Beer, Wardman Wines, Wine & Butter. Available in Virginia at Norm’s Beer & Wine in Vienna; Planet Wine & Gourmet, Slaters Market in Alexandria; Swirl & Sip in Fairfax.
Sand Point Pinot Noir 2019
Inexpensive pinot noir typically tastes of candied fruit. In distinction, this magnificence from Sand Point is all darkish cherry, root beer and black tea flavors with a touch of fragrant spice. Certified Lodi Rules Sustainable. ABV: 13.5 %. BW: 490 grams (Light).
Distributed by Baron Francois: Available within the District on the Bottle Shop, Chat’s Liquors, Imperial Wine & Spirits, Irving Wine & Spirits, Morris Miller Wine & Liquor, Sav-On Liquor, Rodman’s, U Street Wine & Beer, Verified Wines & Fine Spirits, Wardman Wines, Wide World of Wines. Available in Virginia at Arrowine and Cheese in Arlington; Classic Wines in Great Falls.
Plaimont Rosé d’Enfer 2021
If you enjoyment of making an attempt wines from obscure grape varieties, right here’s one for you: Rosé d’Enfer is 70 % pinenc, which is extra generally generally known as fer. The stability is cabernet sauvignon. This hails from the foothills of the Pyrenees. Both varieties are tannic, which provides this rosé a little bit of construction to again up the fruit. Keep a bottle chilled for an infernally scorching day. Certified Haute Valeur Environnementale. ABV: 12 %. BW: 585 grams (Average).
Imported by Tri-Vin, distributed within the District and Maryland by DMV, in Virginia by Republic National: Available within the District at Cairo Wine & Liquor, Classy Corks Wine & Spirits, Mayfair Liquors, Michigan Liquors, Morris Miller Wine & Liquor, Rodman’s, Yes Organic Market (14th Street, Capitol Hill, Cleveland Park). Available in Maryland at A&A Wine & Spirits in Gambrills; Bethesda Co-Op in Cabin John; Bradley Food & Beverage, Capital Beer & Wine in Bethesda; Carrolltown Liquors in Sykesville; College Square Liquors in Westminster; Dawson’s Liquors in Severna Park; Eastport Liquors in Annapolis; Frederick Wine House, Old Farm Liquors in Frederick; Friendship Wine & Liquor in Abingdon; Greenbelt Co-Op in Greenbelt; Hunt Valley Wine, Liquor & Beer in Cockeysville; Mt. Airy Liquors in Mt. Airy; Mt. Vernon Supermarket, Urban Cellars in Baltimore; Parkway Deli & Restaurant, Snider’s Super Foods in Silver Spring; the Perfect Pour in Elkridge; Town Center Market in Riverdale Park; Wine Bin in Ellicott City. Available in Virginia at Wegmans (varied areas).
This wine is just like the Fossi Bianco in taste, as additionally it is constructed from garganega. But it packs extra punch with vibrant acidity, some natural notes to provide the aromas added complexity, and a barely oily texture for physique. Delicious, and as costs have risen for Soave in recent times, fairly a price. ABV: 11.5 %. BW: 400 grams (Light).
Imported and distributed by Elite Wines: Available within the District at A. Litteri, Apéro, Chat’s Liquors, D’Vines, Exotic Wine & Spirits, Irving Wine & Spirits, Mood District, Radici, Rosebud Liquor, Rodman’s, Sherry’s Fine Wine & Spirits, Vitis Fine Wine & Spirits, Yes Organic Market (Petworth). Available in Maryland at Di Pasquale’s Market in Baltimore; Howard Wine & Spirits, the Perfect Pour in Elkridge; Shawan Liquors in Cockeysville; Wine Bin in Ellicott City. Available in Virginia at Arrowine and Cheese, Grand Cru, the Italian Store (Lyon Village, Westover), Pentagon City Wine Merchant, Westover Market in Arlington; Department of Beer and Wine, Planet Wine & Gourmet, Slaters Market, Sonoma Cellar, Unwined (King Street), Wine Gallery 108 in Alexandria; Kroger (Staples Mill, Willow Lawn), Yellow Umbrella Provisions in Richmond; WineKinds in Montclair; Yiannis in Virginia Beach.
Availability information is predicated on distributor information. Wines may not be in inventory at each listed retailer and could be offered at further shops. Prices are approximate. Check wine-searcher.com to confirm availability, or ask a favourite wine retailer to order by a distributor.