10 Twist-Top Wines in 10 Words
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Picnics call for wine, but who ever remembers to bring the corkscrew? To prevent this fumble, it's all about bringing a convenient twist-top bottle. These 10 are just a few of our favorites, all described in 10 words or less.
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2012 Terra d'Oro Moscato
Supersweet Japanese peach candy with a fizzy, clean finish.
Buy it: 2012 Terra d'Oro Moscato ($16)
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2011 Georg Albrecht Schneider Niersteiner Hipping Riesling Spatlese
Funk-free, tingly, off-dry Riesling that anyone can appreciate.
Buy it: 2011 Georg Albrecht Schneider Niersteiner Hipping Riesling Spatlese ($15)
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2012 Danny SEO Philosophy Sauvignon Blanc
Tanning oil meets bone-dry piña colada in wine form.
Buy it: 2012 Danny SEO Philosophy Sauvignon Blanc ($20)
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2012 Murphy-Goode the Fumé Sauvignon Blanc
A safe, acceptable choice with tart, tropical fruit and smoke.
Buy it: 2012 Murphy-Goode the Fumé Sauvignon Blanc ($14)
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2013 Terra d'Oro Chenin Blanc and Viognier Blend
Fatty foods pair well with this dry, floral palate cleanser.
Buy it: 2013 Terra d'Oro Chenin Blanc and Viognier Blend ($16)
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2013 Charles & Charles Rosé
Smells like memories of drunken picnics past. Pretty, crisp, cranberries.
Buy it: 2013 Charles & Charles Rosé ($13)
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2013 Hogwash Rosé
Essence of watermelon candy without any sweetness. Cute all around.
Buy it: 2013 Hogwash Rosé ($16)
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2012 Conde Villar Rosé Vinho Verde
Buttered popcorn flavor adds a twist to the fizzy wine.
Buy it: 2012 Conde Villar Rosé Vinho Verde ($9)
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2012 Cherry Tart by Cherry Pie Pinot Noir
Tell everyone you're bringing a cherry tart to the picnic.
Buy it: 2012 Cherry Tart by Cherry Pie Pinot Noir ($17)
2011 Danny SEO Philosophy Zinfandel
Strangely coconutty for a red, with a whisper of eucalyptus.
Buy it: 2011 Danny SEO Philosophy Zinfandel ($20)