Tag: white wine

We Asked Four Sommeliers: Why Do You Reach for Wines From Alsace?

When French wine comes to mind, for most we immediately are transfixed by the regions of Bordeaux, Burgundy, or even Champagne. These wines of high value (with even higher price tags) have been revered for their storied pasts and inimitable character. But for those looking for an adventure unlike any other, tucked away in the northeast corner of France is a region making some of the greatest white wines in the world [ . . . ]

More at source: We Asked Four Sommeliers: Why Do You Reach for Wines From Alsace? | VinePair

White wine in winter

It’s a common belief that winter is red-wine weather, but WTOP wine guy Scott Greenberg says some white wines go with cold weather like flannel sheets.

After all, big red wines are the perfect accompaniment for cold-weather fare, such as stews and chili. And they can be tongue-warming good on their own as well [ . . . ] More: Wine of the Week: Don’t put away the white wines for winter – WTOP