Matching wine at this time of the year is proving to be a challenge. The April weather has been unusually warmer than normal. Although I’ve been drinking mostly reds, whites may be better bet. Of these reds, the Cabernet Sauvignons I enjoyed more than the Merlots and an Australian Shiraz. But with all of them, there was something that was off. I did have a taste of a piesporter that was off dry and delicious. So perhaps I should order seafood and consider matching with a white.

While in Michigan for the funeral of my Mother, I should try some Old Mission Peninsula Riesling. Another white that I discovered that I like is an Orange Muscat. I had salmon the other day. It was garnished with orange slices. An Orange Muscat would simply be a wonderful pairing. I like tropical fruit oriented Sauvignon Blancs. I could see pairing it with seafood that I have a tendency to order. When it comes to Chardonnay, I have a take it or leave it attitude. It is one grape that doesn’t seem to motivate me. A white of interest, but more difficult to find in this country is Vernaccia. This Italian white grape grows in the Tuscany area of San Gimignano. It can be dry to sweet and will match many foods. Viognier is another white I should consider as well as Petit Manseng. There are certainly quite a few whites that I should give a try now that the eather is warmer.