Summer is here! Kick it off with this fresh and inexpensive white wine from a fresh varietal..........

I love me some white wine. Especially in the heat of summer. But, have you ever found yourself trudging to the wine fridge and finding your normal Sauv or Chardonnay and you think to yourself.....Self, I would really love some more variety in my white wine life. You have? Well then, by all means, read on.

One of my favorite white wine varietals is Viognier. Viogner is a white wine varietal that mainly grows in the French Rhone region and is typically an aromatic white. Some great CA wineries are growing it as well....and doing a great job.

Enter inexpensive and great wine  -

Pine Ridge 2012/13 Chenin Blanc/Viognier

I first encountered this wine at a great new restaurant in Orange Beach, AL on a beautiful sunny day and with a desire for a different white. This wine, at a fancy restaurant no less, was still well within our price range and delicious.

Wine Momma Wine Review
Wine: Pine Ridge 2012/13 Chenin Blanc/Viognier
Color: Light gold; almost like a beige champagne color
Smell: All green apple!
Taste: Acidic, Tart, green apple, a bit of cantaloupe and mango
Rank: A perfect 3. This wine is fantastic for the table as well as the porch on a hot summer's eve.

Where can you get it? In my neck of the woods, I found it at World Market for under $10. Check your local groceries and markets and stock up on this great wine for the summer!

Cheers!