Another winner is the flavorful Waterbrook Chardonnay from Washington state. Sauvignon Blanc, with its herb and lemon quality, pairs nicely with the lighter foods of the season. Try the elegant Carmenet, a Bordeaux-style blend of Sauvignon blanc and semillon, or the fresh and fruity Buena Vista Sauvignon Blanc. Both the Satinela from Spain's Rioja district and the TJ Riesling from Germany are well-balanced and slightly sweet. They are delicious with spicy food and also with the cacophony of flavors that show up at brunch or a buffet.
Wine lovers looking for high-quality kosher options for Passover can take heart.
This special category, once a backwater of the sticky and the sweet, now boasts some very respectable labels. Now there are some great wines that happen to be kosher. Speaking from his Brooklyn, N.Y. office, he explained that the pasteurization process used in many kosher wines has been improved so that the freshness of flavor is preserved. He also noted that kosher wines are available in a range of styles and from a number of countries. Chile, Italy, Israel, France and the United States are all making credible kosher wines.