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Wines of the Week:
Light and Bright Bargains for Spring

Spring is officially right around the corner, and with the arrival of more bright, sunny days, it's ideal to have some light, bright wines to sip on. Well, we've come across a handful of bottles, enticingly priced at under $15, which are perfect to open on a warm afternoon or evening.

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Vionta 2014 Limited Release Albarino
Winery: Vionta
Grape(s):
100% Albarino
Region: Rueda, Spain
Year: 2014

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
10-15

Review:
Fragrances of pineapples, passion fruits, Granny smith apples, and minerals rise up from a glass. The palate offers flavors of apple, passion fruit, and lemon, which open up into hints of minerals and spring flowers. A welcoming acidity and bright flavors make this quite an enticing wine for about $15.
Rating: 90

Paramus 2014 Verdejo
Winery: Paramus
Grape(s):
85% Verdejo & 15% Virura
Region: Rueda, Spain

Year: 2014

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
10-15

Review:
Aromatics of citrus fruits and tart apples combine with hints of minerals and flowers on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of lemon, apple, and pineapple that flow into suggestions of wet stone and white blossoms. With lively fruit and a fresh acidity, fish tacos would make a lovely pairing.
Rating: 89

Jean-Francois 2012 Merieau Gamay de Touraine Bois Jacou
Winery: Jean-Francois
Grape(s):
100% Gamay
Region: Lorie Valley, France

Year: 2012

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
10-15

Review:
Aromas of plums, blackberries, and pomegranates mingle with notes of balsamic and spice on the nose. Flavors of blackberry, cherry, and pomegranate unfold into nuances of pepper and earth on the palate. An easy going red with ample fruit and an accent of spice, enjoy a bottle with grilled chicken.
Rating: 88

FX Barc 2013 Complices De Loire Touraine Jus De Gamay
Winery: FX Barc
Grape(s):
100% Gamay

Region: Lorie Valley, France

Year: 2013

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
5-10

Review:
A bouquet of strawberries, plums, spice, and floral earth rises up from a glass. The palate showcases flavors of plum, cherry, and strawberry that interweave with hints of pepper and minerals. A light wine with soft tannins, it would be very nice served with slices of roast turkey.
Rating: 87

Top Photo credit: Faisal Akram Ether via Foter.com / CC BY-SA

By Jason Barlow

Ratings Key:
96 — 100
Spectacular
92 — 95
Outstanding
89 — 91
Great
85 — 88
Good
81 — 84
Solid

 

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