Aw, don’t be so sad, Red Wine. This isn’t goodbye. It’s “I’ll see you when the weather’s cooler.”

Now there’s no need to be jealous. You’ve had from Fall through Winter to be in the spotlight. We’ve had plenty of good times over the Holidays and curling up by the fire. But now that the weather’s starting to get a warmer, it’s time to give the White Wines their time to shine, don’t you think? It’s only fair that you get locked away in the cellar while we enjoy this Gård Washington Mixed White Case.

Lonely? No, you won’t be lonely down there in the dark. I’m sure the happy voices that come through the ventilation ducts as family and friends discuss the honey and toasted almond flavors of the 2008 Dry Riesling or the sweet perfume, citrus and floral notes of the 2009 Freyja White Blend will be enough to keep you company. Besides, it’s not like the 2009 Altruism Pinot Gris’s refreshing bright pear, tangerine, citrus and zesty lemon drop flavors will simply erase any memory of you. Not entirely, anyway. And yes, while Wine Press Northwest recommended the 2009 Altruism Riesling and called it a “Best Buy,” that’s no reason to think we’ll care for its delicately sweet notes and classic Riesling flavors any more than we care for you. Okay, maybe slightly more. It’ll be a nice change of pace is what I’m saying.

Now don’t get your corks all in a twist, Reds. We’ll be together again soon. As soon as the leaves start changing color again, I’ll call you, I promise.

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