| 22 June 2009

Vinho Verde in a nutshell: light, slightly sparkling, fragrant and zingy, low alcohol, and (best of all) cheap. The name means "green wine" (as in age, not color or environmental leanings), and the younger the better. Instead of a vintage, Vinho Verde has a "born on" date on the label a la Budweiser. Vinho Verde's quality is similar across the board, so don't kill yourself trying to find a specific brand. It's all good. That said, we like the Broadbent, which has a lovely ripe peach and apricot bouquet but tastes as light and fresh as lemon-flavored mineral water with a splash of spirit.

Find it: This wine is nationally distributed and easily available. Call your wine store to see if they have it or

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PSA: Please drink responsibly, and never drink and drive.