Top-notch Summer Wines at Easy-to-Swallow Prices
AUSTIN, Texas, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer may have you daydreaming about an exotic vacation, whether it's lounging on the sun-drenched coast of southern France, hiking Argentina's foothills, or diving into the clear waters of Greece. With Whole Foods Market's Top 10 Summer Wines, you can settle into summer with a bottle of wine to enjoy a taste of travel on a budget without leaving the backyard.
"New World" meets "Old World" with Whole Foods Market's Top 10 Summer Wines, priced under $20.
"From alternative whites and off-dry reds to classic Cotes du Rhone wines, these wines are perfect for sipping poolside, pairing with grilled foods and sparking conversation with friends," said Geof Ryan, global co-wine buyer for Whole Foods Market.
Below are the Top 10 Summer Wines, five* of which have been sourced directly by Whole Foods Market:
Elios Mediterranean White | |
Dry Greek white, mineral notes and citrus on nose | |
Innovac!on Torrontes Pinot Grigio* | |
Liter-sized bottle holds irresistibly floral, tart Argentina white, hints of peach | |
Allan Scott Millstone Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc* | |
Elegant New Zealand white tastes of ripe grapefruit | |
Vega Sindoa Viura Chardonnay | |
Full-bodied Spanish favorite, crisp acidity | |
Simi Chardonnay | |
Sonoma County Chardonnay, apple and pear notes | |
Cupcake Red Velvet | |
Slightly sweet California red, plum and spicy strawberry jam | |
Andes Crossing Malbec* | |
Dense Argentina red, jam and spice with hints of dark cherries | |
Perrin Nature Cotes du Rhone | |
French red with cherry and blackberry, elegant tannins | |
Vitiano Cabernet Sauvignon Sangiovese* | |
"Super Tuscan" with plum and black cherry notes | |
Chateau Paradis Casseuil Bordeaux* | |
French red, youthful notes of plum and cassis | |
Evodia Old Vine Garnacha | |
Complex Spanish favorite, strawberry preserves and black raspberry flavors | |
Presto Moscato Dolce | |
Delicate, sweet summer Italian sparkler, honeyed peach and apricot flavors | |
Shoppers are invited to a Twitter Tasting June 9 from 7 - 8 p.m. CT when company wine buyers will lead a virtual tasting of six of the summer wines.
Join the fun online with selected wines (wholefoodsmarket.com/wine) with @WFMWineGuys and #WFMWine or check with stores for events. For a chance to win cheese and wine to host a wine tasting party, correctly answer one of our wine trivia questions tweeted from @WholeFoods. One winner is chosen daily from June 1-6**.
Photos at wholefoodsmarket.com/pressroom/photo-gallery.
**No purchase necessary. Must be 21. Prizes awarded as Whole Foods Market gift cards, which winners may use to redeem at their discretion.
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