{"id":5250,"date":"2021-06-01T01:40:57","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T01:40:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3z0.9ba.myftpupload.com\/?p=5250"},"modified":"2025-02-13T08:00:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T08:00:51","slug":"our-presidents-spring-picks-for-special-occasions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nextbestx.com\/dmswine\/our-presidents-spring-picks-for-special-occasions\/","title":{"rendered":"Our President&#8217;s Spring Picks for Special Occasions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/3z0.9ba.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Alex-Milligan_President_DMSWine.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5251 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/3z0.9ba.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Alex-Milligan_President_DMSWine-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"President of DMS Wine_Alex Milligan\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>Spring is in full swing. Although gatherings are not the same, wine options have not changed.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it is an upcoming celebratory occasion or a date night in to celebrate each other, many often wonder about the perfect wine choice for the occasion or meal.<\/p>\n<p>Well, you don\u2019t have to think too hard because we have you covered!<\/p>\n<p>Our president <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/3z0.9ba.myftpupload.com\/our-people\/the-family\/alex-milligan-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alex Milligan<\/a><\/strong> has your top picks for spring wines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Going red?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alex\u2019s top seasonal suggestion for a red wine is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/3z0.9ba.myftpupload.com\/our-estates\/domaine-du-vieux-lazaret\/chateauneuf-du-pape-rouge-cuvee-exceptionelle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Domaine du Vieux Lazaret &#8220;Cuv\u00e9e Exceptionelle&#8221; (Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape)<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; 94 Pts, Editors&#8217; Choice, Wine Enthusiast ; 93 Pts, James Suckling (2015).<\/p>\n<p>A bold old-school style with big extract and ripe, concentrated fruit. A wonderful red full of plum and red-berry flavors, this is a perfect option for a spring occasion.<\/p>\n<p>This wine pairs well with red meats, dishes cooked in sauce, meat terrine and cheeses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Going white?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alex\u2019s top seasonal suggestion for a white wine is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/3z0.9ba.myftpupload.com\/our-estates\/domaine-fournier-pere-et-fils\/sancerre-cuvee-silex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fournier Sancerre Silex 93 Pts, Wine Enthusiast; 92 Pts, James Suckling (2018).<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Just like the spring breeze, this wine is lively with zippy energy. Full of brandishing textbook lemon pith, wet straw, and gooseberry notes, all backed by a savory hint on the bony, lengthy finish.<\/p>\n<p>This pairs perfectly with a seafood or salad; can you say bliss for the taste buds?<\/p>\n<p>Spring is a time for new beginnings and rebirth. Enjoy a new wine and add to your collection!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring is in full swing. Although gatherings are not the same, wine options have not changed. 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