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Plan A Picnic And We'll Give You A Spring Wine To Drink

If you're looking for great value, look to Greece. Assyrtiko — a creamy wine with exotic fruit flavors, citrus, and delicious minerality — comes from the island of Santorini, so even if you're not sailing over the Aegean Sea, you can pretend like you are.   
Try [Artemis Karamolegos Assyrtiko 2016](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/artemis-karamolegos/wines/artemis-karamolegos-assyrtiko-dry-white-2016) or [Gai'a Assyrtiko Wild Ferment 2016](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/gr-gaia/wines/gr-gaia-assyrtiko-by-gaia-wild-ferment-2016)

Assyrtiko

You can't go wrong with Pinot Noir. It goes with just about any food you're eating, and it's light enough that you can drink it all throughout summer. While it can cost a pretty penny, there are plenty of affordable bottles to pack for your picnic.  
Try: [Viña San Pedro 1865 Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/vina-san-pedro/wines/vina-san-pedro-eighteen-sixtyfive-single-vineyard-pinot-noir-2015) or [Domaine Anderson Pinot Noir 2014](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/domaine-anderson/wines/domaine-anderson-pinot-noir-2014)

Pinot Noir

If you like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, you'll love Friulano. Try out a bottle of this light and fragrant white perfect for summer, and expect flavors of apricot, honey, and almond. Try: [Le Monde Friulano 2016](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/le-monde/wines/le-monde-friulano-2016) or [Villa Russiz Friulano 2016](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/russiz/wines/russiz-friulano-2016)

Friulano

Tempranillo is one of those wines that pairs with just about whatever you're eating. In other words, it should definitely be in your picnic basket. Look for a young Tempranillo (labeled Rioja or crianza) for something fresh, light, and fruity.
Try: [Viña Zaco Rioja Tempranillo](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/es-zaco/wines/es-zaco-rioja-tempranillo-la-rioja-nv) or [Condado de Haza Crianza Ribera del Duero 2014](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/condado-de-haza/wines/condado-de-haza-ribera-del-duero-2014)

Tempranillo

Tired of drinking the same old Pinot Grigio? Give this unique white wine a try. Gewurztraminer is grown in Alsace and Austria. Like Riesling it can be dry, sweet, or something in between, so it's the perfect match for anything from pasta salad to popsicles.  
Try: [Lawson's Dry Hills Gewürztraminer 2014](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/lawsons-dry-hills/wines/lawsons-dry-hills-gewurztraminer-2014) or [Famille Hugel Gewürztraminer 2014](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/hugel-et-fils/wines/alsace-gewurztraminer-2014)

Gewurztraminer

Whether its from Spain, France's Rhône Valley, or even South Africa, this light red wine is a great bang for your buck. Even a $15 bottle will taste far more expensive, so you'll impress everyone at your picnic. Try: [The Foundry Grenache Noir 2015](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/the-foundry/wines/the-foundry-grenache-uv) or [E. Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge 2014](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/e-guigal/wines/e-guigal-cotes-du-rhone-rouge-2014)

Grenache

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