10 White Wines Perfect for Spring

Allegedly it's springtime in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere! Meanwhile in Pittsburgh it was 39 degrees Fahrenheit today—ha! While I personally prefer winter, I also enjoy shifting my wine style with the seasons. Yes, I drink rosé and white wine in the winter but they tend to be fuller and riper. Once springtime hits, give me glasses of white wines with minerality and floral notes to match the fresh, new season.

All of the wines you'll find below have elegant notes of blossoms, spring herbs, or both. Most also have veins of salinity, making them excellent food wines. Try pairing a few with your favorite light meats, fresh cheeses, and tender vegetables.

France

Jean Rijckaert 2016 Arbois Chardonnay: $21
Arbois, Jura

Texier 2017 Calico White Blend: $20
Vin de France (but allegedly Beaujolais)

Domaine de Brau 2017 Chardonnay: $11
Languedoc-Roussillon

Italy

Perusini Colli Orientali del Friuli Ronchi di Gramogliano Ribolla Gialla: $20
Colli Orientali del Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Feudi di San Gregorio 2016 Fiano di Avellino: $22
Irpinia, Campania

United States

Idlewild 2017 The Bee Flora and Fauna White Blend: $27
North Coast, California

Minimus 2017 Grüner Veltliner Vitae Springs: $33
Willamette Valley, Oregon

Boundary Breaks 2017 No. 239 Riesling: $20
Finger Lakes, New York

Lieu Dit 2017 Melon de Bourgogne: $24
Santa Maria Valley, California

New Zealand

Greywacke 2016 Wild Sauvignon: $33
Marlborough

Want to try a few? Download a free template to create a spring white flight!