Spring is here and it’s time to put away the big and hearty red wines of winter and turn to the lighter side of wine. That doesn’t have to mean white wine. There are many great red wines that are perfect companions to the best spring meals. This week we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite springtime sips to help put a spring in your step!Domaine Carneros Brut Rose – this Napa Valley sparkler has loads of bright strawberry flavors. A blend of 58% Pinot Noir and 42% Chardonnay, this fruity wine is a perfect way to start an evening on the porch or kickoff a springtime dinner with friends. $36
Trefethen Riesling – Riesling is hard to come by in the Napa Valley with just about 130 acres planted in the entire valley (compare that to over 18,000 acres of Cabernet!). The fruit for this dry Riesling comes from their Oak Knoll Vineyard. It’s a surprisingly fragrant wine with bright fruit and good minerality typical in a dry Riesling. This wine would make a perfect accompaniment for Asian stir fry or Sushi. $22
Gundlach Bundschu Gewurztraminer – I think this one has made our list for favorite springtime wines in the past. We’re including it again because Gewurtz is always fun this time of year and there are not that many local Gewurztraminers. Another rarely found varietal in Napa and Sonoma. Gun Bun makes a fun Gewurtz with just enough spice and lots of great flavors of pear and lychee. $25
La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir – La Crema wines are always good value for the money and this tasty Sonoma Pinot Noir definitely does not disappoint. Loads of bright cherry aromas and flavors make it a perfect springtime wine. $24
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