Well, we’ve made it—we’re finally making it through the home stretch, approaching summer time and all its beautiful glory. Warm weather and sunshine calls for crisp, refreshing wines.
These eight dry whites—rated by the esteemed reviewers of Robert Parker Wine Advocate, no doubt—are the perfect sip for the long weekend. Bonus: they’re all available for a mere $15 or less.
2016 Leth • Wagram Grüner Veltliner Schafflerberg
“The wine is pretty rich, aromatic and piquant as well as elegant and provided with a firm mineral structure and good concentration.”
2013 Fabrizio Battaglino • Roero Arneis
“The wine ends on a refreshing note with drying mineral sensations and bright acidity.”
2017 Domaine Lafage • Bastide Miraflors Blanc
“It's a very good and unique white at a super price.”
2017 Domaine Skouras • Moscofilero
“Wonderfully aromatic in its youth, this is exuberant, gloriously fresh and intensely fruity.”
2015 Vinyes d'Olivardots • Blanc de Gresa
“It had a creamy note, even a tad lactic (white chocolate?), and a riper and mellower character than the white from amphora, possibly reflecting the conditions of the vintage.”
2016 Ravines Wine Cellars • Dry Riesling
“It does everything beautifully, and then adds that extra touch of fruit.”
2017 Yealands • Peter Yealands Pinot Gris
“The plump, succulent 2017 Peter Yealands Pinot Gris features hints of red delicious apples, tangerine zest and a briny-saline edge to the finish.”
2015 Alma Rosa • Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills
“This is an attractively balanced and characterful Chardonnay. It's also a very good value.”
