Thanks for joining us for this super fun webinar covering five wines that are OUTSTANDING for summertime enjoyment.
As we mentioned in the show, “alternative whites” seem to be something many wine consumers in American don’t seek out. We have no problem experimenting with red wines made from goofy grapes we’ve never heard of, but for whites the security blanket of a Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay becomes the go-to for many. These five categories we discuss in the webinar will hopefully get you out of that rut.
Onward to the follow up!
Our wines
- Lucas and Lewellen Estate Viognier, Santa Barbara
- Limizzani Fermentino di Gallura, Sardinia
- Andrea Fellici Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi, Italy
- Oro de Castilla Verdejo de Rudeda, Spain
- Vera Vinho Verde, Portugal
Your handout
Your webinar replay
More links for learning (and favorites in each category)
Viognier
Winesearcher: Viognier
Here’s a great article by Jancis Robinson all about Viognier.
Did you know some of the best Viogniers in America come from Virginia?
Some personal favorites:
- Cline Family Winery (a bargain)
- Any Viognier from Yalumba (ranges from $12-50 … they make five of them)
- Lucas and Lewellen (the one we tried in the show)
- Chateau Grillet (the single AOC in Northern Rhone, big bucks)
- Any from the region of Condrieu in France
- Alban Vineyards, Central Coast California
Verdicchio
Winesearcher: Verdicchio
Xtra Wine Blog: The NY Times loves Verdicchio and you should too
Vinepair: A great article on aging Italian white wines including Verdicchio
Personal favorites:
- Andrea Fellici Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi (the one we were drinking)
- Fazi Battaglia Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
- Otella Lugana, Veneto
- Bisci Verdicchio di Metalica
Vermentino
Winesearcher: Vermentino
Vinepair: The Complete Vermentino Guide
Personal favorites:
- Argiolas “Costamolino” Vermentino, Sardinia
- La Spinnetta Vermentino, Tuscany
- Sella & Mocsa Vermentino di Sardinia
- Jankara Vermentino Superiore di Sardinia
- Aia Vecchia Vermentino, Tuscany
- Ryme Wine Cellars Vermentino, Carneros, California
Verdejo
Winesearcher: Verdejo
Wine Folly: The Wines of Rueda, Spain
Vinepair: Rueda and Verdejo 101
Personal favorites:
- Marques de Carceres Rueda
- Bodegas Naia Rueda
- Honoro Vera Rueda
- Nisia Verdejo, Rueda
Vinho Verde
Winesearcher: Vinho Verde
Vinepair: 7 things you need to know about Vinho Verde
Saveur: In Portugal’s Vinho Verde, Wine is Green In More Ways Than One
Drinks Business: New Wave of Vinho Verde is changing the landscape
Personal favorites:
- Dom Diogo Azal Vinho Verde (really anything from Dom Diogo is awesome)
- Raza Vinho Verde
- Quinta do Ameal Vinho Verde
- Vera Vinho Verde (the one we had in the show)
- Luis Seabra Granito Alvarinho, Vinho Verde
Thank you, everyone! See you at the next Wine Workshop!
Jason and Angela Kallsen