Our Pick: Wine of the Week

Our pick for wine of the week is absolutely perfect for this gorgeous summer day, as well as this gorgeous weekend we have ahead of us (fingers crossed for no thunderstorms!). Broadbent Vinho Verde is a very light Portuguese wine whose name is translated literally as "green wine", but it's meant as "young wine", as Vinho Verde is meant to be drank within a year of bottling. Its taste characteristic, however, is that it has a slight spritz - not as much carbonation as champagne or even semi-sparkling wine, just a slight but refreshing burst of tiny bubbles.

The wine would undoubtedly be delicious without the sparkle, with its subtle tastes of blood orange and fresh peach, but the fizz is what really sets it apart. It's a light-bodied wine with a fruity aroma and crisp acidity; perfect for the summer. I have yet to try a brand of Vinho Verde that I did not like, but Broadbent is my favorite (who can resist the lovely bottle?).

If you're looking for a refreshing, adult beverage this weekend while enjoying the outdoors, try Vinho Verde! You won't be disappointed. Plus, the Burlington Wine and Food Festival is just over two weeks away so we have to get our palates ready for new and delicious tastes!

Stay tuned for more posts to come, and remember to enter our contest on Facebook to win tickets to the Burlington Wine and Food Fest, June 23 at the Burlington Waterfront Park! Only 15 days left!

This picture is from the Broadbent Vinho Verde Vineyard in Portugal. Beautiful!