Spring Has Sprung

By: Treve Ring

Whites to welcome the return of spring

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Spring has sprung, at least here on the south coast where the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the honeybees are on the hunt.

Our palates too are seeking out spring flavours: lighter, fresher whites to enjoy with spring produce and warm sunshine. Here are some recently tasted white wines that we recommend searching out this season.

91/100Alheit Vineyards Hemerland Vine Garden 2020Hemel-En-Aarde Valley, Hermanus, Walker Bay, Overberg, South Africa

90/100Ciù Ciù Merlettaie Pecorino 2022Marche, Italy

90/100Clos du Soleil Fumé Blanc 2022Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada

91/100Domaine de la Pépière Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie 2022Muscadet, Pays Nantais, Loire, France

91/100Hillside Un-oaked Pinot Gris 2022Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada

90/100Michele Chiarlo Gavi le Marne 2022Gavi, Piedmont, Italy

90/100Tantalus Bear Chardonnay 2022Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada

91/100Terravista Albariño 2022Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada

90/100Tesch Unplugged Riesling 2020Nahe, Germany

91/100Yalumba Gen Organic Viognier 2022South Australia, Australia

Written By: TR

Treve Ring

Treve Ring is a writer, editor, judge, consultant, educator and certified sommelier based on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. After completing her Art History degree with Distinction from the University of Victoria and being exposed to the world of wine business at Christie's in London, England, she switched gears, leaving the realm of art for the world of wine.