Aveleda Alvarinho Minho 2010 Portugal

This winery was established in 1671 and has been family owned for over 300 years. They make nearly a dozen different wines, with this Alvarinho being their flagship white.

Appearance: light golden hue

Aroma: aromas of light citrus and fresh melon

Flavors: flavors of white cherry, lemon zest and red apple with a touch of spice

Finishing Notes: ends with a crisp and clean character that turns to a bit of sweet peach flavors

Perfect Pairing: We would pair this wine with seared scallops over a Romaine and Mesclun salad tossed in balsamic vinaigrette dressing with dried cranberries, crumbled Gorgonzola cheese and a touch of fresh lemon juice.

WINE:30 is written by Karl Bradley and Jody Wuollett, who are both longtime residents of Door County. Jody is the owner operator of Chop Restaurant in the Sister Bay Country Walk Shops and Karl is the General Manager and Executive Chef of the Mission Grille in Sister Bay. They have both been awarded the first level of certification from the Court of the Master Sommeliers.