It finally feels like spring here in northern California. With the warmer temperatures, I’m starting to feel like breaking open the Viognier and Chardonnay these days. However, warmer temperatures don’t necessarily mean you have to grab that bottle of sweet Riesling.

Here are some of my Spring favorites:

D’Agostini, California Merlot (Sonoma)

2006 Razor’s Edge, Shiraz-Grenache (McLaren Vale, South Australia)

If warmer temps persuade you to break open the lighter fare (translation: white wine), opt for a yummy Torrontes (Argentina’s signature white grape – dry, crisp and full-bodied). Another top choice is Albarino (this is Spain’s signature white wine – light, fresh and high in acid and pairs well with seafood).

So either grab a bottle of red or white – there aren’t any spring time wine drinking rules (well, not in my drinking world).