#WineWednesday: Gift Giving Should Be This Easy – The White Edition

By / Wine + Drinks / November 20th, 2013 / 2

I swear I didn’t want to start this early.  It’s only the middle of November and already the Christmas lights are out, the decorations are in the stores and my neighbour’s front lawn went from scary jack-o-lanterns and witch’s caldrons (complete with bloody hands coming out) to Santa and the nativity scene in less than a week … now that’s scary.

This is also the time of year when people wonder what to get their wine-loving friends, family and co-workers as gifts … over the next five weeks I’ll give you suggestions of white and red wines you can give, plus bubbles from around the world that you can either give as gifts or use for your own personal celebrating.

For those who enjoy the holidays on the lighter side, here are some white selections …

Bachelder 2011 Niagara Chardonnay ($29.95) – Ontario

Aromas of pear, peach and lime while on the palate there’s plenty of fruit: apples and peaches paired with a nice seam of acidity and some welcome creaminess giving way to a green apple / lime meringue combo on the finish.

La Chablisienne 2009 Chablis Vieilles Vignes ($24.95) – France

Stony with lemon-lime appeal on the nose and palate, ends with an apple skin finish

Whitehaven 2012 Sauvignon Blanc ($18.95) – New Zealand

Typically New Zealand with its grassy and citrus notes; this one also adds tropical and floral to the mix.

Tenuta S. Anna 2012 Poggio bella Pinot Grigio ($21.95) – Italy

Not your typical Grigio, this one has melon, pear and apple with touches of tangerine – refreshing with great weight and intensity.

Bera 2011 Moscato D’Asti ($13.75) – Italy

Introduce friends to the original Moscato, the one with a little bit of fizz and wonderful sweetness, this crackling white has a great balance of acidity to match.

For more wine suggestions, see our other #WineWednesday posts.

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Michael is an award-winning journalist: Promoting the Promoters Award Cuvée 2010 and Ontario Wine Awards Journalist of the Year 2012.  He is also a national and international wine judge - Ontario Wine Awards, All Canadian Wine Championships; Best of Riesling — Germany; Essencia do Vinho — "Top Wines of Portugal".  He is currently the President of the Wine Writers Circle of Canada and the wine columnist for Ottawa Life and Grand magazine as well as regular contributor to Tidings, and Grapevine ... his reviews have also appeared in the LCBO Vintages magazine. Michael has also added a YouTube channel to his activities where he reviews bottles of great Ontario wine on a weekly basis. In whatever he does, it is Michael’s desire to educate, inspire and encourage others to grow their own love and enthusiasm for wine – and to realize that it is their palate that ultimately makes the decision.

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