What a difference 40 years makes. When I was stationed in Italy in the late 1970s, the wines labeled "Orvieto" were severely lacking in fruit, basically undrinkable. Today, one can get a fabulous white wine from the Umbrian town of Orvieto for $9. The Due Mari Orvieto 2016 is cool and crisp, with green apple and citrus flavors dancing across the palate, followed by a vibrant, mouthwatering finish. A prototypical summer refresher showcasing perfectly ripe fruit and deft balance, this is an eminently quaffable wine, especially at only 12 percent alcohol. Ceviche, shrimp cocktail (or shrimp anything) and the homegrown tomatoes that are starting to hit local farmers markets are splendid accompaniments.
Available at Cedar Lake, Atomic Liquors, Wayzata Muni, Skol, Little Wine Shoppe, Cellars Roseville, Lake Wine & Spirits and others)
Bill Ward
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More From Star Tribune
More From Variety
World
Ukrainian duo heads to the Eurovision Song Contest with a message: We're still here
Even amid war, Ukraine finds time for the glittery, pop-filled Eurovision Song Contest. Perhaps now even more than ever.
Nation
Here's why Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction was tossed and what happens next
The decision by New York's highest court to overturn the rape conviction of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has reopened a painful chapter in America's reckoning with sexual misconduct by powerful figures — an era that began in 2017 and helped launch the #MeToo movement.
Nation
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024 kicks off Thursday and The Rolling Stones to headline next week
It looks like the third time is the charm as the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival prepares, again, for The Rolling Stones to perform.
Nation
Gay actor's speech back on at Pennsylvania school after cancellation over his 'lifestyle'
A gay actor's speech that was canceled over his ''lifestyle'' is back on at a Pennsylvania school after residents spoke out.
Nation
'Deadpool & Wolverine' is (almost) ready to shake up the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Shawn Levy is no novice when it comes to rumors around his projects. Years on ''Stranger Things'' taught him how to tune out the noise. Yet even he's found himself astonished by the sheer volume of speculation around ''Deadpool & Wolverine.''