My buddy, the wine guy, Mark Gagliano always has the best selections to share with me when I visit our local Harris Teeter. I asked him what his favorite recommendations for good summer wines are and he shared the three I am now posting about today. I hope you’ll give these a try and when you in to see Mark, tell him I sent you! He never steers me wrong so you can be sure these will be on my list!
If you listen to The Permanent Tourist radio show and catch a Chef and The Wine Guy segment, you’ll know that Mark loves a good Rose. This variety from Muga is sure to please. When visiting the website I found what the vintner has to say about this wine. “Full, supple mouth-feel thanks to the time spent on fine lees, adding hints of baker’s shop aromas. The typical acidity of this wine is perfectly balanced to give an overall smooth taste. The aftertaste and retronasal phases are dominated by velvety smooth, yet fresh, sharp peach leaving a lovely final sensation which makes you want to try more.” Mark will steer you in the right direction when you ask him for Muga Rose!
Acrobat Pinot Noir is next on Mark’s list of fine summer wine’s. I like the fact that this bottle has a twist top. We’re seeing these more and more. I prefer a twist top bottle when taking wine to the beach or on any outing. Produced in Oregon at King’s Estate the vintner talks about the flavor of this delicious wine “Aromas of bright fruit lead into flavors of cherry cola, cranberry, earth leather that give way to vanilla and plum. The finish blends fruit and earth together for a lush and generously lingering experience.”, sounds good to me! I love earthy wines and the hint of cherry cola intrigues me! I hope you’ll try this along with me and let me know what you think!
I am a big fan of Chilean wine so I’m very happy Mark has one of his favorites on the list! Concha Y Toro’s Reservado Sauvignon Blanc. The winemaker’s notes on this wine say “Bright straw-yellow. Citrus fruits and mineral notes. Fresh, long, and intense.” I love a citrus note in a good Sauvignon Blanc. This wine is perfect for summer pasta dishes, fish and seafood as well as chicken. I can’t wait to try it!
That’s this summer’s selection! Go see Mark and begin building your wine selection today!
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Marisa Franca @ All Our Way Says:
Well, I’ll be at Harris Teeter today and I’ll pick up some of Mark’s recommendations — there’s another plus — Harris Teeter has 20% off for the next four days 🙂 Still hoping that we have a chance to meet for coffee or lunch! Let me know if you have time.
