Spring & Wine

I just realized spring is almost over and we will be heading into summer (thank God).  For me living in Fort Drum, NY Spring literally was like Winter I mean can you believe it snowed in the beginning of May??? I was still wearing my leather jacket because the weather was simply bipolar.

 

Anyway, changing from season to season to me it’s like changing fashion and changing wine.  Every season has its wine and for spring here are my personal favorites.  Now here’s the funny thing in my house we always open two different bottles. Because I’m into semi-dry to dry and my dearest husband only drinks sweet wine – yes you read right.  He’s only into sweet wine.

1.      Prosecco - Mionetto 

 This is beyond good on its own, but if you want to drink it like a good Italian simply add Aperol and a slice of orange and you are good to go.  Prosecco also happens to be generally much less expensive than it’s cousin champagne; and Mionetto tastes way more expensive than its actual price. 

2.    “Clone of Moscato” - Fior d’Arancio 

 Ok… so I’m not into sweet wines but this here is delicious.  Fior d’Arancio (orange blossom) grapes have thick skins and high sugar concentrations, which, when air-dried, make them particularly good for making sweet wines with a fresh, delicate, blossom-like aroma.

3.    Rosso - Roàn 

This wine is one of my favorites.  I’ve had this in the winter warmed up with some spices and convert it into a good and delightful Vin Brulé in Italian or in English mulled wine.  But for spring I love this wine on the days my husband decides to do BBQ and it’s a bit chilly in the house.  This wine is great with read meats.  It has a 70% of Cabernet Franc and 30% of Malbec; can anyone say yum here!!! 

4. Malbec: Terrazas de los Andes

Another goodie. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels.  Easy to drink and very good paired with grilled Angus beef burger.

What are your favorite wines for spring??? I’d LOVE to hear and try different wines! Cheers!