Only summertime vibes here. This six-bottle beauty has it all. Delicious, versatile, and shareable, this gift-worthy box will put smiles on faces and signal good times ahead.
The wines
2022 Aveleda 'Mandriola de Lisboa' Branco
2022 Adalia Singan Soave DOC
2023 Eidosela Albarino
2023 Peyrassol "La Croix" Méditerranée Rose
2024 Valeriole Mediterranee Rose 'Ve'
2024 Chateau de Manissy 'La Belle Etoile' Rosé
2022 Aveleda 'Mandriola de Lisboa' Branco. Critic tasting note: (2022 vintage) "Crisp and fruity, the wine has an herbal character from the ripe Sauvignon Blanc in the blend. It is bright, open and ready to drink." - Wine Enthusiast
2022 Adalia Singan Soave DOC. 92 Points Wine Enthusiast
This Soave presents a delightful fusion of pear, apple, and a touch of citrus zest on the nose. Faint hints of acacia or broom blossom add a subtle floral dimension, while crushed stone notes provide a mineral backdrop that sustains itself across the palate. Citrus-pith and apple-skin flavors lift as the wine hits the palate, offering a tantalizing combination of bitter and tart flavors. The wine's texture is particularly noteworthy, adding another level of complexity to the wine that will take it deep into the future. This Soave is an interesting choice for those seeking a white wine with a unique interplay of fruit, floral, and mineral elements. Drink now–2040. — Jeff Porter
2023 Eidosela Albarino.Beautiful apricot, honeysuckle, white peach, and lemon peel aromas over an understated minerality. On the palate, citrus notes meet nectarine, toasted pineapple, passionfruit, and orange blossom. A great value! Served chilled.
2023 Peyrassol "La Croix" Méditerranée Rose. In the glass, a fresh, easygoing blend from outside fruit sources and estate owned parcels. Classic pale-salmon in color with a silver streak, it deftly balances bright acidity, clean and succulent fruit, and a subtle saline component which befits its Mediterranean origins.
2024 Chateau de Manissy 'La Belle Etoile' Rosé. The nose opens with red currant, blood orange, and white peach, followed by floral hints of rose petal and fresh herbs. On the palate, the wine is lively and crisp, delivering flavors of wild strawberry, pink grapefruit, and a touch of salinity. Bright acidity drives the wine through to a clean, mineral finish with lingering notes of citrus zest and stone fruit skins.