National White Wine Day is on August 4, and this is your day to treat yourself to some premium summertime wine. Take the guesswork out of where to celebrate. We’ve rounded up some of the Valley’s best white wine options!
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Poetry in a Bottle’s ‘Kiss in the Rain’
From award-winning filmmaker and published author, Alexandria Rizik, ‘Kiss in the Rain’ is Poetry in a Bottle’s newest white wine. This perfect summertime wine and poetically pretty Sauvignon Blanc is grown and bottled in Santa Barbara County’s coveted Happy Canyon and is a delicious and delicate 2021 vintage that has the taste of a classic California wine. The 100% Sauvignon Blanc is made with sustainably grown, clean ingredients that provoke your palate with light, crisp, and refreshing flavors. Currently, this summer wine is sold online here, and is priced at $40 a bottle.
For more information, visit Blentique.com
The Wine Store
Owned, sourced and operated by renowned wine educator Mark Tarbell, The Wine Store houses a premium collection of fine wines. From rare, high-end bottles to approachable but quality white wines, The Wine Store caters to all. Wine like the Maison Champy Bourgogne Signature – Cuvée Edme Chardonnay, Burgundy 2016 ($29.99) is a great option for those looking to spend less. Feeling the splurge? We recommend Dom. Com. de Cherisey La Genelotte Blanc, Meursault Blagny Premier Cru 2014 ($120.99) imported from France. For those looking to extend their wine experience, The Wine Store offers exclusive wine club memberships– TWS Club Annual Membership, The Luxury Club and Mark’s Wine Club– for discounts, monthly wine shipments, private tastings and more! Take home your wine or enjoy it at T’s Wine Bar, located adjacent to The Wine Store, and enjoy international small plates that complement your wine!
Information: 3205 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix; (602) 955-7730; Tarbellswinestore.com
The Italian Daughter
This National White Wine day, take a trip to Italy with a fresh bowl of pasta and a glass of white wine from The Italian Daughter. What’s a better pairing than pasta, pizza and a glass of Italian white wine? We don’t know either so stop by The Italian Daughter to enjoy premium wine sourced from all over the world! Pair fresh pasta made in-house or crispy Sicilian pizza at The Italian Daughter with a premium selection of white wines such as Pinot Grigio and Benvolio ($11/glass) or Chardonnay and Hartford Court ($16/glass). These delicate whites pair best with the restaurant’s Margherita stone fired pizza ($14) and the authentic Italian Antipasto Board ($24) that is complete with artisan meats, aged cheeses, castelvetrano olives, roasted peppers and traditional accompaniments.
Information: 23655 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 120, Scottsdale; (480) 404-6085; Theitaliandaughter.com
Zinqué
Zinqué, a French-inspired cafe, bistro and wine bar located at Scottsdale Fashion Square has an upscale selection of white wine that pairs perfectly with its posh eats and Parisian-style plates. Order a simple, but refreshing glass of chardonnay ($13-$17/glass) or try the fan-favorite Semillon Sauvignon Blanc ($14/glass) sourced from France. Savor and sip on Zinqué’s outdoor patio that doubles as a greenery oasis– the perfect atmosphere to take you to cloud wine! To enhance your wine experience, pair your white wine with Zinqué’s Cheese Plate ($19) complete with brie (Rodolphe le Meunier), 8-month aged Comté, and Époisses.
Information: 4712 N. Goldwater Boulevard, Suite 110; Scottsdale; (623) 745-9616; Lezinque.com
CRUjiente Tacos
You might not think that a modern taqueria would have such an extensive wine selection, but think again! CRU Tacos, an innovative Mexican restaurant that delivers non-traditional and re-imagined renditions of the classic Mexican street taco, has an popular wine program with wine sourced from Spain thanks to its founding partner, Jason Morris, who doubles as a wine aficionado passionate about sourcing great Spanish wine for the taqueria. Try white wine options by the bottle such as Poquito Moscato ($20) or Mustiguillo Mestizaje ($30) to see why these authentic Spanish wines should not be overlooked.
Information: 3961 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix; (602) 687-7777; Crutacos.com
The Sicilian Butcher
Celebrate National White Wine Day with authentic Italian eats by The Sicilian Butcher! Try Casa Bianca ($6) white wine offered on the restaurant’s all-day, every day happy hour menu when you sip in the designated happy hour area! Pair your Casa Bianca with any of The Sicilian Butcher’s family platters with Italian meats and cheeses ($12-$16/per person) or Sicilian-style bruschetta boards ($16). In addition to great wine, The Sicilian Butcher also offers a great atmosphere. Sip your wine under adorned string lights on the restaurant’s spacious, outdoor garden patio with cool-down misters or at the indoor-outdoor wine bar!
Locations:
• 15530 N. Tatum Blvd. Suite 160, Phoenix; (602) 775-5140
• 3151 W. Frye Road, Chandler; (480) 573-8550
• 9780 W. Northern Ave #1100, Peoria; (623) 471-5721
Information: Thesicilianbutcher.com
