Check out a wide variety of "winter whites" this month as the days get a little brighter but also, colder. White wines work well with fish and seafood, grilled chicken, cheeses - pair them and create your own favorite combinations.
Look for these wines at your local retailer or favorite restaurants:
* Monte Velho White 2010 from Esporão- fruity notes of citrus and peach with an elegant, well balanced palate
* Reserva Branco 2010, Esporã0 - Portuguese charmer with rich aromas - tangerine and plum - and a fresh finish
* Pierre Sparr Pinot Gris, 2010 - From Alsace, crisp with a dry finish
* Morro Bay Chardonnay, Split Oak Estates, 2011 - Dry, crisp and versatile, this wine, aged in French and American oak barrels is lauded for the vintner's sustainable practices
* Willm Alsace Pinot Gris Réserve 2011 - An elegant offering with good structure, scents of peach and apricot, and 13% alcohol. Pair with white meats, mushroom-based dishes or smoked fish
* Paul Cheneau® Demi Sec - A Spanish sparkler with lots of French influence. This Cava is full of persistent bubbles, ripe fruit scents and a light sweetness
* Lucien Albrecht Blanc de Blancs Cremant d'Alsace Brut - This blend of Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay is straw colored with an elegant bead, light and elegant
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