Monday, April 23, 2012

OUR BEST-SELLING WHITES

With Summer on its way, warmer days and changing diets we thought we’d dedicate a shelf or two at Anglo Wines to our best-selling white wines. Here’s the range although it’s always more pleasurable to experience them at the shop, plus you may end up stocking up for summer! CARRASVINAS Pure Verdejo from Rueda produced by Bodegas Feliz Lorenzo Cachazo. It just breathes summer. Perfect for Italian light meals seasoned with basil, as well as Thai dishes. €4.99 MARQUES DE ALELLA From the DO of Alella (North-East Spain – on the Med coast). Intriguing region, intriguing grape variety – Pansa Blanca. Delicately fruity with a lively, peppery freshness making it a delicious match with seafood platter and salad (pescaito frito!) €5.50 LEALTANZA BLANCO Bodegas Altanza’s only white and what a discovery! It just gets better and better. Fresh in looks and taste with tropical fruit and green apple notes. A summer delight on its own or with light dishes. €5.99 CONO SUR CHARDONNAY A favourite for its young, fresh style, great acidity and peachy, citrus flavours. Food wise, such an all rounder as it’s great with fish such as salmon, but also meat such as lamb, pork or duck. €8.50 CLOUDY BAY Mention Spring or Summer and Sauvignon Blanc comes to mind. Probably because of its ‘green’ characteristics. Here we have zesty citrus flavours with fresh acidity and a typical crisp finish. Delicious paired with tomato based dishes (refreshing gazpacho which we can’t wait for) and Thai cusine. €18.75 ALAIN GEOFFREY PETIT CHABLIS Make some space in your fridge for this delightful Petit Chablis. It’s lively, young, fresh and fruity with a lemony character and welcoming mineral background. Such an all rounder too – from oysters to cheese fondue, to grilled chicken, to pizza and even cheeseburgers! €12.99 WILLIAM FEVRE CHABLIS Chablis at its best. Just so elegant with its developing citrus, white fleshed fruit and floral notes spiked by a typical mineral edge. Superb with fish and, if a fan, oysters. €15.75 GRANBAZAN AMBER The Albarino from Rias Baixas. Just so suited to summer style cuisine, especially fried fish. Floral and mature tropical fruit notes predominate in this fresh and expressive wine. €11.99 CASTEL FIRMIAN PINOT GRIGIO Known for its balance, finesse and elegance. Pinot Grigio calls for ‘al fresco’ dining. Fruity with a floral hint of camomile and delicate acidity. Enjoy with antipasti, white fish and meat. €9.99 CIMBRON A real salad wine from the white wine region of Rueda. It’s fresh yet also expressive. You’ll find floral notes, fruit and even herbs. €5.99 Pop in and buy a mixed case or order by calling 956 695 858 or emailing info@anglowines.com and we'll deliver to your door. (Free local delivery only).