May 25, 2020 was the most recent edition of National Wine Day, a holiday in which millions of people celebrate by enjoying a glass (or two) of their favorite wine.
Below are 5 vineyards and notes about their latest and/or greatest offerings.
Shades Of Rose is an offering from Argaux wherein each month where you will receive 6 wines (2 bottles of each selection for that month). Thus, between May and August 2020 you will receive a total of 24 bottles (2 cases of Rose) .4 months, 12 wines, 3 countries.
Said founders Arden and Margaux of National Wine Day itself: “National Wine Day is the perfect excuse to pull a cork on one of our domestic offerings by Flaneur Wines of the Willamette Valley, Storm Wines of Santa Barbara County & Piro Wines of the Santa Maria Valley. Explore our Drink Small Series to get to know our domestic winemakers, why we love them & why it is more important than ever to support them.”
The Vice Pinot Noir is sourced from a single vineyard in Carneros, Napa Valley with grapes diligently grown for the purpose of making a dry rosĂ©. The wine fills the pallet with mouth-watering savory flavors of crisp acidity, minerality, summer strawberries, wet stones and a touch or orange blossom. The Vice Pinot Noir RosĂ© has 0 grams of residual sugar and is only 89 calories per glass. At $22, you’re getting both great value and top quality.
Popular from Böen is its 2018 Böen California Chardonnay, which carries a suggested retail price of $24.00. Filled with elegant aromas of lemon drop, nectarine, honeysuckle, and green apple, this Chardonnay is sure to be a fan pleaser on National Wine Day. Böen Chardonnay consists of a juicy nectarine and crisp gala apple blend with zesty lemon on the front palate. It is reportedly great for pairing with grilled lemon garlic sea scallops or a grilled wild mushroom pizza with caramelized onions.
Premium sparkling wine cocktails in canned form, Ohza Mimosas and Bellinis are crafted with premium Brut Sparkling Wine from the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. Specifically designed to bring out a subtle fruity taste and real juices, each can of Ohza has the calorie count of a hard seltzer, but bold flavor of a serious cocktail. Meanwhile, Ohza’s wares contain no added sugar, nothing artificia and no preservatives. Ohza is available in Original, Mango and Bellini.
With its award-winning wines coming from 11 different regions priced at $15 or less, itâs easy to “travel” virtually without breaking the bank. One of them hails from New Zealand, a Tussock Jumper Marlborough. Farmed using renewable energy sources, coastal breezes give this crisp, fruity wine its tropical notes of
pineapple and grapefruit, and dry finish. Those seeking something from the other hemisphere may want to look into the Tussock Jumper Malbec from the South American region. Something for wine-drinkers of all preferences via Tussock Jumper.
