Comments on: Which is your favorite wine for spring time? http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/24/which-is-your-favorite-wine-for-spring-time/ wine talk that goes down easy Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:47:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: ainsley http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/24/which-is-your-favorite-wine-for-spring-time/#comment-92547 ainsley Thu, 01 May 2008 01:18:12 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1673#comment-92547 Hands down - Viognier. All that floral fruitiness ushers in images of Bambi and Thumper, blissful evenings in the sticky dew of Central Park summers, and firefly delight. Two of our favorites are Zacherle Viognier from Napa and Protero Viognier from Australia. Total bliss. Dr. Vino - let me know if you'd like me to have a bottle sent to you! Would love to indulge your springtime wine cravings! Hands down - Viognier.

All that floral fruitiness ushers in images of Bambi and Thumper, blissful evenings in the sticky dew of Central Park summers, and firefly delight.

Two of our favorites are Zacherle Viognier from Napa and Protero Viognier from Australia. Total bliss.

Dr. Vino - let me know if you’d like me to have a bottle sent to you! Would love to indulge your springtime wine cravings!

]]> By: Joe Vuckovich http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/24/which-is-your-favorite-wine-for-spring-time/#comment-92140 Joe Vuckovich Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:38:09 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1673#comment-92140 ted - Where do you find 100% Picpoul, and what are some good producers? ted - Where do you find 100% Picpoul, and what are some good producers?

]]> By: miki bowditch http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/24/which-is-your-favorite-wine-for-spring-time/#comment-92128 miki bowditch Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:19:12 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1673#comment-92128 Spring has well and truely sprung in the Languedoc. The almonds are ripening, the green and slightly pink leaves have arrived on the vines and the cherries are small green balls.Housemartins have escaped the cold in the south, and the jasmin fills the air.Paradise! If you are visiting us soon,and wish to find vineyards to visit,have a look at this directory http://www.aude-vie.com Roll on summer..... Miki :-0 Spring has well and truely sprung in the Languedoc. The almonds are ripening, the green and slightly pink leaves have arrived on the vines and the cherries are small green balls.Housemartins have escaped the cold in the south, and the jasmin fills the air.Paradise!
If you are visiting us soon,and wish to find vineyards to visit,have a look at this directory
http://www.aude-vie.com
Roll on summer…..
Miki :-0

]]> By: warren http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/24/which-is-your-favorite-wine-for-spring-time/#comment-92098 warren Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:58:24 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1673#comment-92098 Loire valley whites, lightly chilled Beaujolais and British Columbia Chenin Blanc (I'm in BC so it's available). Loire valley whites, lightly chilled Beaujolais and British Columbia Chenin Blanc (I’m in BC so it’s available).

]]> By: ted http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/24/which-is-your-favorite-wine-for-spring-time/#comment-91784 ted Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:10:18 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1673#comment-91784 when the warm weather hit I went for picpoul w/ olives and salami and a dry, flowery gruner veltliner. when the warm weather hit I went for picpoul w/ olives and salami and a dry, flowery gruner veltliner.

]]> By: Richard Shaffer http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/24/which-is-your-favorite-wine-for-spring-time/#comment-91358 Richard Shaffer Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:12:27 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1673#comment-91358 Sauvignon Blanc - all year long! Sauvignon Blanc - all year long!

]]> By: JDWebster http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/24/which-is-your-favorite-wine-for-spring-time/#comment-91308 JDWebster Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:51:42 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1673#comment-91308 Aaaahhh....Spring. What won't I drink in the spring.... ;) I really like Gavi di Gavi, Anjou, Aussie Riesling, Gruner, Torrontes, and "Fruity" white blends like Brooks Amycas, Sokol-Blosser Evolution 9 etc... Aaaahhh….Spring. What won’t I drink in the spring…. ;)

I really like Gavi di Gavi, Anjou, Aussie Riesling, Gruner, Torrontes, and “Fruity” white blends like Brooks Amycas, Sokol-Blosser Evolution 9 etc…

]]> By: bb http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/24/which-is-your-favorite-wine-for-spring-time/#comment-91292 bb Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:03:33 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1673#comment-91292 Springtime in Chicago usually calls for something pretty hearty, like Zin. This week we have been lucky and I could see pouring a glass of an Alsatian Gewurtz when I get home tonight. Springtime in Chicago usually calls for something pretty hearty, like Zin. This week we have been lucky and I could see pouring a glass of an Alsatian Gewurtz when I get home tonight.

]]> By: Melissa A. Dobson http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/24/which-is-your-favorite-wine-for-spring-time/#comment-91268 Melissa A. Dobson Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:47:49 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1673#comment-91268 The tulips are just gorgeous! Makes me miss NYC like crazy, although things are great here in the Finger Lakes too. My tastes and wine cravings are definitely seasonal. I get thirsty for more dry whites, especially Riesling, and roses as the weather warms up and drink reds more frequently in the cold weather. I do like to mix it up, but noticed this seasonal preference. It's interesting to see that others notice a shift in preference as well. The tulips are just gorgeous! Makes me miss NYC like crazy, although things are great here in the Finger Lakes too.

My tastes and wine cravings are definitely seasonal. I get thirsty for more dry whites, especially Riesling, and roses as the weather warms up and drink reds more frequently in the cold weather.

I do like to mix it up, but noticed this seasonal preference. It’s interesting to see that others notice a shift in preference as well.

]]> By: Viinipiru http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/24/which-is-your-favorite-wine-for-spring-time/#comment-91266 Viinipiru Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:46:50 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1673#comment-91266 Well Helsinki style spring requires a bit heavier stuff than rosé, which I happily reserve for July (especially Tavel that is). My weapon of choice for this nascent spring would be fresh Barbera from Piemonte or a kabinett style Riesling from Mosel... ps. Just returned from Northern Lapland and it was minus -28 celsius (-18F) and the only imaginable drink was pocket warm vodka with ice:) Well Helsinki style spring requires a bit heavier stuff than rosé, which I happily reserve for July (especially Tavel that is). My weapon of choice for this nascent spring would be fresh Barbera from Piemonte or a kabinett style Riesling from Mosel…

ps. Just returned from Northern Lapland and it was minus -28 celsius (-18F) and the only imaginable drink was pocket warm vodka with ice:)

]]> By: Rich http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/24/which-is-your-favorite-wine-for-spring-time/#comment-91265 Rich Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:43:16 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1673#comment-91265 Tocai Friulano, Vernaccia, Roussanne, Arneis and Vino Nobile. My preferences do change a bit with the weather, though Southern California has less variation than many other places (so I just adjust the air conditioning level sometimes for a change of pace). Tocai Friulano, Vernaccia, Roussanne, Arneis and Vino Nobile. My preferences do change a bit with the weather, though Southern California has less variation than many other places (so I just adjust the air conditioning level sometimes for a change of pace).

]]> By: Dr. Vino http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/24/which-is-your-favorite-wine-for-spring-time/#comment-91231 Dr. Vino Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:36:10 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1673#comment-91231 Thanks, Doug, corrected! Now if only I could get a Basque font on this web site... Sounds great, Martin! Thanks, Doug, corrected! Now if only I could get a Basque font on this web site…

Sounds great, Martin!

]]> By: Martin http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/24/which-is-your-favorite-wine-for-spring-time/#comment-91219 Martin Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:15:11 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1673#comment-91219 Three constants all year long: Loire Chenin Blanc, Mosel Riesling, and Cru Beaujolias. Spring just makes me want more Riesling where fall makes me want Chenin Blanc. Spring also brings fresh-off-the-boat rose, which are as fresh as beautiful as spring tulips. I guess I have a style of wine I like to drink all year, but more richness in my reds and whites in the late fall and winter (like a Chassagne-Montrachet or Langhe Nebbiolo) where as I'll go for lighter variations in the spring and summer (Chablis or Bonarda). Three constants all year long: Loire Chenin Blanc, Mosel Riesling, and Cru Beaujolias. Spring just makes me want more Riesling where fall makes me want Chenin Blanc. Spring also brings fresh-off-the-boat rose, which are as fresh as beautiful as spring tulips. I guess I have a style of wine I like to drink all year, but more richness in my reds and whites in the late fall and winter (like a Chassagne-Montrachet or Langhe Nebbiolo) where as I’ll go for lighter variations in the spring and summer (Chablis or Bonarda).

]]> By: Doug Smith http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/24/which-is-your-favorite-wine-for-spring-time/#comment-91218 Doug Smith Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:13:46 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1673#comment-91218 Agree with you about Txakoli. It's actually spelled with a "k" since there is no "c" in the Basque written language. There are no accents either, which messes people up, since in Spanish the wine is called "Chacolí" with an accent on the final "i". Ah the wonders of language! Agree with you about Txakoli. It’s actually spelled with a “k” since there is no “c” in the Basque written language. There are no accents either, which messes people up, since in Spanish the wine is called “Chacolí” with an accent on the final “i”.

Ah the wonders of language!

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