AUSTIN, Texas, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer may have you
daydreaming about an exotic vacation, whether it's lounging on the
sun-drenched coast of southern France, hiking Argentina's foothills, or diving into the
clear waters of Greece. With Whole
Foods Market's Top 10 Summer Wines, you can settle into summer with
a bottle of wine to enjoy a taste of travel on a budget without
leaving the backyard.
"New World" meets "Old World" with Whole Foods Market's Top 10
Summer Wines, priced under $20.
"From alternative whites and off-dry reds to classic Cotes du
Rhone wines, these wines are perfect for sipping poolside, pairing
with grilled foods and sparking conversation with friends," said
Geof Ryan, global co-wine buyer for
Whole Foods Market.
Below are the Top 10 Summer Wines, five* of which have been
sourced directly by Whole Foods Market:
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Elios Mediterranean
White
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Dry Greek white, mineral notes
and citrus on nose
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Innovac!on Torrontes Pinot
Grigio*
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Liter-sized bottle holds
irresistibly floral, tart Argentina white, hints of
peach
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Allan Scott Millstone
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc*
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Elegant New Zealand white tastes
of ripe grapefruit
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Vega Sindoa Viura
Chardonnay
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Full-bodied Spanish favorite,
crisp acidity
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Simi Chardonnay
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Sonoma County Chardonnay, apple
and pear notes
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Cupcake Red
Velvet
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Slightly sweet California red,
plum and spicy strawberry jam
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Andes Crossing
Malbec*
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Dense Argentina red, jam and
spice with hints of dark cherries
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Perrin Nature Cotes du
Rhone
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French red with cherry and
blackberry, elegant tannins
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Vitiano Cabernet Sauvignon
Sangiovese*
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"Super Tuscan" with plum and
black cherry notes
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Chateau Paradis Casseuil
Bordeaux*
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French red, youthful notes of
plum and cassis
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Evodia Old Vine
Garnacha
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Complex Spanish favorite,
strawberry preserves and black raspberry flavors
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Presto Moscato
Dolce
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Delicate, sweet summer Italian
sparkler, honeyed peach and apricot flavors
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Shoppers are invited to a Twitter Tasting June 9 from 7 - 8 p.m.
CT when company wine buyers will lead a virtual tasting of
six of the summer wines.
Join the fun online with selected wines
(wholefoodsmarket.com/wine) with @WFMWineGuys and #WFMWine or check
with stores for events. For a chance to win cheese and wine to host
a wine tasting party, correctly answer one of our wine trivia
questions tweeted from @WholeFoods. One winner is chosen daily from
June 1-6**.
Photos at wholefoodsmarket.com/pressroom/photo-gallery.
**No purchase necessary. Must be 21. Prizes awarded as Whole
Foods Market gift cards, which winners may use to redeem at their
discretion.
Contact: Ashley.Hawkins@wholefoods.com
SOURCE Whole Foods Market