Our Top 6 Picks for Springtime Wine - You’ll Never Guess the Last 4
Are you ready to bring the spring!?
Days are slowly getting longer and even though there’s still snow on the ground (and maybe more to come), the promise of Spring is enough to keep us New Englanders feeling hopeful! It’s almost time to emerge from hibernation, feel the sun on our faces, and inhale all of the floral and new grass fragrances of the Spring season!
Of course, the change in weather doesn’t only bring regrowth to our gardens; it also brings us a selection of wines that we’ve missed over the colder months! Springtime Wines vary in notes and body due to the unpredictable weather. Some wines may be light, floral, and crisp - very fitting for a time of blooming flowers and warmer weather. Still, we can also enjoy fuller-bodied wines for those chillier, rainy Spring days, too! So sit back and smell the daffodils as we guide you through our top 6 Spring wine picks!
Bread and Roses Rosé
It’s never too early to stop and smell the roses with our Rosé.
Rosé is the most popular choice for Spring sipping because it is a color between red and white wine just as spring is between winter and summer. Our Bread and Roses Rosé is a delightful blend of the Grenache and Riesling. The Grenache grape is red in color and brings spice and berry flavors, while the Riesling is a white grape that provides floral notes and dryness to the mix. You can pair our Bread and Roses Rosé any time of day, it pairs well with chicken salad sandwich, grilled tuna, or you can enjoy the raspberry and strawberry notes on its own!
2. Shark in the Pond
Is that shark barking?
Sauvignon Blanc and lightly oaked Chardonnay wines are solid choices for warmer Spring days because of the light crisp and fruity citrus notes they share.
When you sip our Shark in the Pond blend, you’ll find all of the green apple, Meyer lemon, fresh grass, and honeysuckle flavors, but you’ll also enjoy a fuller taste given by the Viognier grape. Viognier holds the same fruity characteristics as Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay while also adding a spicy surprise with a creamy texture and subtle notes of nutmeg and clove, creating a richer taste.
This wine is light enough to enjoy in the spring sun but can also hold up to the lingering frosts from winter. Pair our Shark in the Pond with seafood dishes, especially oysters!
3. Boston Winery Boston Blend
The perfect blend for Spring.
It may surprise you to see red wine included on this Spring sipping list, but as you know, we don’t like to discount red wines in the warmer seasons! Our Boston Blend is a red blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah; a combination that is fruity and flavorful. Notes of blackberries, cherries, vanilla, and violet floral notes will get you in the mood for Spring.
This wine is full-bodied thanks to the Cabernet and Syrah, while also light due to the flavor-profile of Merlot. This Boston Blend is perfect for easy sipping but it can hold its own with food too! Pair this wine with meatballs and spaghetti, or a nice T-Bone Steak - it’ll be grilling season soon enough!
4. Boston Winery Bruno Sangiovese
It’s the Bruno’s Chianti!
The Sangiovese grape is known for its chameleon-like qualities in its taste. This grape’s notes can range from light and earthy to round and fruity, meaning it plays well with almost every dish! This wine is perfect for drinking in the spring because it compliments any type of weather - warm or chilly! Sip this wine with light, springtime fares like prosciutto and melon or even a richer entrée like lamb chops.
5. Nero d’avola
A Sicilian favorite!
Not quite ready to jump into the lighter wines of the Spring season? Sill feeling that sweater weather? Then our Nero d’avola will be the wine to bring you into spring. With notes like freshly cut herbs and aromatic notes of cherry, black plum, and a touch of licorice, this wine is light in acidity and full-bodied. Good news for those of you who enjoy spicy barbeque rubs and sauces!
6. 2017 Boston Winery Super Tuscan
This tastes SUPER with Pecorino Cheese.
Our Super Tuscan is yet another excellent option for those of you who are ready for the weather change but still need a little body and warmth in your glass to keep the Spring evening chill out. With our 6th Spring Wine, we’ve blended Sangiovese with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon to keep a robust, earthy, and full flavor while also maintaining the light and fruity flavors of red berry and black cherry. Pair this well-balanced wine with a nice meat and cheese plate (especially Pecorino cheese!) by the garden to welcome the new season!
So which Springtime Wine is for you? Are you holding onto the winter season with our Nero d’avola? Or are you ready for some change with our Bread and Roses Rosé?