Which white wine?
This article was originally published in August 2013
White wine gleams with summertime refreshment, chilling serenely on even the hottest days. Each varietal or blend offers its own unique appeal that can perfectly accent foods from spicy Thai to downhome barbecue. Discover which white suits you best, with help from PCC assistant wine merchandiser Erica Boberg.
If you like
Sweet and aromatic
Think Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Moscato
And you’re eating
Spicy foods, such as Thai
The residual sugars in sweeter white wines help coat the mouth and temper spiciness.
May we suggest
Cascinetta Vietti Moscato d’Asti
A light, sparkling white that’s delicately sweet, with a hint of fresh apricots and lemon zest and made in the Piedmont region of northern Italy.
Naches Heights Vineyard Riesling — LOCAL!
Clean and crisp with flavors of fresh white peach, crisp green apple and accents of slate, crafted in Washington’s sun-drenched Yakima Valley.
If you like
Crisp, dry and refreshing
Think Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio
And you’re eating
Seafood, salads, pasta
or you seek a versatile white you can bring to a party that will drink well with any potluck dish.
May we suggest
Lost River Salish Sea White — LOCAL!
Crafted exclusively for PCC, this union of Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris is an easy-drinking wine with a cool foundation, crisp acidity and distinctive local aromas of wild brush and citrus blossoms.
Chinook Wines Long Live The Kings — LOCAL!
A fetching weave of lemon, Asian pear and apple notes. Sales of this wine, only available at PCC, support salmon habitat restoration.
If you like
Mighty, full-bodied
Think Chardonnay, Viognier
And you’re eating
Steak, ribs, lamb, pork
|or other bold, savory foods that call for a wine that won’t fade into the background.
May we suggest
Tortoise Creek Wines Jam’s Blend
Boasts the creamy body of an oaked Chardonnay without too much oak, letting the grape show its true form of pear, citrus and white flowers; it’s also certified sustainable by the Lodi Rules.
Ontañon Viura Rioja
This Spanish white wine is 100 percent Virua, made by third-generation winemakers and is exclusive to PCC. Lovely, lively nectarine aromas segue to sassy citrus, with a kiss of exotic spice.