Many folks think it wise to put aside white wines come fall, said Eric Asimov in The New York Times. That’s “easy but vacuous logic.” All year round, there’ll be meals that call for your summer favorites. Texture and weight matter more to the seasonal appropriateness of a wine, making these three non-red $20 options perfect right now.
2009 Raventós I Blanc Cava de Nit Catalonia Much of Spain’s cava is forgettable, but this elegant pale rosé is “nuanced and fresh, with balanced, persistent flavors.”
NV André et Mireille Tissot Crémant du Jura Extra Brut
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This “dry, refined, and lip-smacking” sparkler is “simply delicious,” offering hints of nuts, minerals, and flowers.
2011 Christ Wiener Gemischter Satz ”This beautiful wine is on the delicate side,” yet it “feels rich and round on the palate.”
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