Selected WINES to Savor for Spring Flings

Selected WINES

By: Apr. 04, 2022
Get Access To Every Broadway Story

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click.




Existing user? Just click login.

Selected WINES to Savor for Spring Flings

Spring is here and so are patio parties, rooftop soirees, and holiday get-togethers. You may be looking for just the right wine to serve so we have four suggestions of bottles that you and yours will totally enjoy. They represent a variety of regions, price points, and styles. Because seasonal spring foods invite new pairing ideas, check out the meal ideas that are wonderful for these wines we are featuring.

-Bella Conchi Brut Rosé, Cava from Spain ($15) This wine is made in the traditional method from Trepat grapes that grow on old vines at high elevations. It's a beautiful, sparkling with a pale cherry red color, a perfect bubbly for toasting special occasions. It is fresh, fruity and pleasant on the palate. Food pairing suggestion: Avocado and shrimp salad served on a bed of butter lettuce leaves. Purchase the wine here. For more information about Bella Conchi, visit: https://araexgrands.araex.com/.

Selected WINES to Savor for Spring Flings

-Head High 2021 Chardonnay from Sonoma County ($22). This unoaked Chardonnay is a lively fruit forward wine. The proceeds from sales of the wine are thoughtfully donated to environmental non-profits. With bright tropical floral notes on the front, the wine has a lush body on the palate, with a beautifully clean finish. Food pairing suggestion: Risotto with lemon and roasted spring asparagus. Purchase the wine here. To learn about Head High wines, visit: https://www.headhighwines.com/.

Selected WINES to Savor for Spring Flings

-Gecaj Estate 2017 Shiraz from the Rahovec Valley in Kosovo ($45). The Gecaj family owns Stone Castle, the leading winery in Kosovo and this wine comes from some of their best vineyards. It is an edgy, round medium-bodied with a woody aroma and a velvety mouthfeel of ripe forest fruits. Food pairing suggestion: Herb crusted rack of spring lamb or leg of lamb. Purchase Stone Castle wine here. To learn about Stone Castle Winery by the Gecaj family, visit: https://stonecastlewine.com/ownerschoice/.

Selected WINES to Savor for Spring Flings

-Orfila 2020 Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina ($13) The well-balanced, approachable red wine is a blend of estate fruit from two Mendoza sub appellations, Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu. These are both high elevations and noted for the best Malbec grapes. Food pairing suggestion: Grilled Tri-Tip roast served with with grilled spring vegetables. Learn more about the wines of Argentina and Orfila Malbec, please visit: https://www.winesofargentina.org/en/wine/orfila-reserva-malbec.

Selected WINES to Savor for Spring Flings

Photo Credit: Courtesy of the producers and Freeimages.com



Videos