EZ Rock Wine Chat With Heather Kingston
EZ Rock Summer Sippers with a Difference.
Heather Kingston
ISG Certified Sommelier
We are all pretty familiar with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, but do you know about Vermintino and Semillon? Here are two grapes that make spectacular wines under $20.00.
Vermintino is an Italian grape. The area it grows in is around Cinque Terre, west of Tuscany. The area is very small and we are lucky to have this wine in our market. The wine comes from a 17th century wine house, but there has been over 2000 years of wine production in this area. Vermintino does not have the typical fruit characteristics in white wine. There tends to be a soft floral approach, with a tang of minerals on the finish. This wine goes with strong cheeses. When I do wine and cheese seminars, this is a crowd favorite match up.
Semillon is a grape I have enjoyed for a few years now. It is originally a grape from the French region of Bordeaux. Usually, it is blended with Sauvignon Blanc. If you see a white from this region, this is what you are drinking. I have tried many Semillons and have to say the Peter Lehmann Semillon is a winner. It is crisp, steely, minerally and dusty. A wine like this pairs well with Ceasar Salad and Thai food choices. I am sold at under $15.00!
Find the wines.
Lunae Vermintino and Peter Lehmann Semillon can be found by going to www.alberta-liquor-guide.com and follow the directions. This wonderful site will tell you within 5 km where you can find the wine. Call before you go to make sure they have some in stock.
