Scott Greenberg, wtop.com
WASHINGTON – One of the questions I am most often asked is, “Where can I find that wine you wrote about last week?” As I pointed out a couple of weeks ago, finding a wine that is widely available can be a challenge.
Of course, one of the most useful tools in finding any wine is the Internet. I have found some success in using search engines to locate a particular wine. My favorite online tool is wine-searcher.com. While their standard version is free, it is limited to searching inventory of wine shops that pay a fee to be listed.
Wine shop websites are also getting better at maintaining up-to-date inventories online (although it is always prudent to contact the shop to confirm availability before trekking out).
This week, I thought I would dedicate the Wine of the Week spot to wines that are widely available in our area.
Bubbles are always fun. And organic grapes are just icing in the sparkling wine, like the Prosecco grapes used to make the Non-vintage Mionetto Brut Prosecco from Italy. It possesses a lively palate with flavors of Red Delicious apple, nectarine and tangy citrus. The finish is crisp and clean, and would make a perfect pairing with fresh strawberries or grilled oysters. $12
As we glide into the last half of the summer season, I am spending a lot more time outside, cooking on the grill, so I am looking for a smooth, easy-drinking wine to compliment both the food and the mood. Enter 2010 Bolla Soave Classico from Italy. This isn’t your parent’s Soave. This charming white wine (Soave means “soft” in Italian) is full of aromas of white peach and white flowers on the nose and flavors of stone fruit, citrus and pear on the light-bodied frame. A touch of marzipan on the delicate finish reminds me to enjoy it with grilled chicken. $12
One of the most renowned producers in Burgundy region of France is Domaine Louis Latour. Their Louis Latour Ard
