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August 15: Light on Their Feet
It’s still summer in New England, which means plenty of fresh seafood, lighter dinners and evenings when a big, heavy wine just doesn’t sound very appealing. This Saturday’s four wines are made for exactly that kind of drinking.
We’ll start with two fresh, mineral-driven whites that are naturals with seafood and shellfish: an unusual Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc blend from cool, coastal Santa Barbara and an old-vine field blend of native grapes from Portugal’s Dão.
Then we head to the mountains of northern Italy for two reds that are all about freshness rather than weight. Foradori Lezèr and Muri-Gries Santa Maddalena show how grapes such as Teroldego, Schiava and Lagrein can make bright, lively reds that are especially delicious with a slight chill.
Four very different wines, all fresh, food-friendly and light on their feet.
2025 Lieu Dit Blanc de Mer: $27


A fresh, coastal white from Santa Barbara County blending Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc. Fermented with native yeasts and aged in neutral oak and stainless steel, it shows citrus blossom, pear, yellow apple and a clean saline finish. Bright, textural and especially good with seafood, sushi or goat cheese.




