Wonderful Whites

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summer white winesWonderful whites enhance a warm summer afternoon or evening. And certainly, our enjoyment of them increases every year. Typically, our go-to summer white is Sauvignon Blanc. Of course that preference continues. But these days, we also appreciate Albariño, Bacchus, Grüner Veltliner, and more. Most importantly, there are so many wonderful whites to discover. For example, here are 20 that we have opened from Washington (6), British Columbia (5), Italy (1), France (2), South Africa (3), Chile (1), and New Zealand (2). Many are good-value porch pounders or deck wines, but some shine with an elegant meal.

Wonderful Whites

These super sippers pair with your patio or deck, poolside or lakeside. Moreover, they also complement fish, crab, scallops, oysters, shrimp, prawns, sushi, or a tasty summer salad. To clarify, some of these wines we tasted are older vintages. Consequently, they might be sold out. But no worries, newer releases are usually available. Or maybe you’ll be lucky and find the older vintages in the wild.

Washington State
Wonderful whites Tenor 2022 Chardonnay

  • Tenor 2022 La Reyna Blanca Vineyard Chardonnay
  • DarkRock 2024 Sauvignon Blanc
  • Dunham Cellars 2024 Sauvignon Blanc
  • L’Ecole 2023 Old Vines Chenin Blanc
  • Vibe Cellars 2023 Albariño
  • Amos Rome 2023 Estate Grüner Veltliner

British Columbia

Spearhead Dual Citizen Sauvignon Blanc

  • SpearHead 2024 Dual Citizen Sauvignon Blanc
  • Marcus Ansems 2023 Daydreamer Chardonnay
  • Chaberton Estate 2024 Dry Bacchus
  • Black Hills Estate 2021 Alibi
  • Unsworth 2020 Allegro

France,  Italy, Chile, South Africa, and New Zealand

Wonderful whites J de Villebois Touraine SB

  • J. de Villebois 2023 Touraine Sauvignon Blanc (France)
  • Hecht & Bannier 2020 H&B Piquepoul Chardonnay (France)
  • Tenuta Luisa Friuli Isonzo 2022 Sauvignon Blanc (Italy)
  • Miguel Torres Andica 2024 Sauvignon Blanc (Chile)
  • MAN Family 2024 Warrelwind Sauvignon Blanc (SA)
  • Southern Right 2024 Sauvignon Blanc (SA)
  • Stark-Condé Monk 2021 Stone Chenin Blanc (SA)
  • Greywacke 2023 Sauvignon Blanc (NZ)
  • Barker’s Marque ranga. ranga. 2023 Estate Sauvignon Blanc (NZ)

Summary: Wonderful Whites

In conclusion, we hope you will consider trying some new white wines for the rest of this summer. For instance, you can find whites that are crisp, refreshing and citrusy, with hints of minerality and salinity. On the other hand, you can also find rounded whites that are full-bodied and oaky, with flavors of tropical fruits. As a result, whatever your palate, you can find some special sippers to pair with warm evenings on your deck or patio, poolside or lakeside.

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Cheers!
Margot and Dave