“…here is yet another reason why I have been so taken with the Mary Taylor
line of European country wines over the last several months.”
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In my continuing quest to find new (to me, at least) wines imported by Mary Taylor, I stopped in to Westborn Market in Berkley a few days ago, to see if Beverage Manager Steve Rapson was stocking anything that I haven’t had a chance to try yet. Steve seems to be as big a fan of MT Wine as I am, and sure enough, he has the white counterpart to the red Sicilian I reviewed last month displayed well-stocked in the department. I used to enjoy Grillo back in a previous life in retail, when it played a role in a revolving cast of dry whites I brought home, including Albarinho, Muscadet, Vermentino and Arneis. It’s been quite a while since I last had one of these, so for that reason, I was even more intrigued by what might be in this bottle.
2022 Mary Taylor Clara Sala Sicilia Bianco, 100% Grillo, 12.5% alc., $15.99: This zippy little number is perfect for these hot summer days and nights. It’s medium-bodied, mineral driven and very much in the citrus spectrum, with nice intensity of flavor and some subtle floral notes that add to the appeal for this taster. It’s a vineyard-specific variation on the classic theme of dry Mediterranean whites, and given the close proximity to said Mediterranean, it’s a bit of a salty dog, showing a distinct sense of place. I’ll drink this now and over the next few years, as it offers good QPR (quality-price-ratio). Find this wine
This is 100% Grillo grown on a single hectare in the Gorghi Tondi and Preola Lake Nature Reserve in Western Sicily, slightly south of Marsala in the commune of Mazara del Vallo. 100% organic. We love the rich saline / citrus Mediterranean brightness of this wine – infinitely drinkable. Pair with all kinds of light healthy Mediterranean foods, especially seafood!
So, here is yet another reason why I have been so taken with the Mary Taylor line of European country wines over the last several months. Steve tells me that he intends to bring more of this line into his department in the near future, and I’m looking forward to further investigating new wines from sometimes obscure regions, some of which I’ve never heard of before. Stay tuned!
Mary Taylor Wines are imported by Nashawtuc LLC, Sandy Hook, CT
Reporting from Day-twah,
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