Masia Perelada 2017 Blanco 75cl

Crisp, dry, and ridiculously easy to like, this Spanish white is made for the nights you want something refreshing in your glass without overthinking it. Masia Perelada Blanco 2017 leans bright and clean, with juicy fruit up front and a zippy finish that keeps you coming back for another sip.

If your usual is Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, this is a smart little detour. Same refreshing payoff, but with a more Mediterranean, table-wine-at-a-busy-bar feel that just works.

• Appearance: Pale straw, clear and bright.
• Nose: Citrus peel and green apple, with a light floral lift.
• Palate: Dry and crisp, with lemony freshness, orchard fruit, and a clean, simple snap of acidity.
• Body: Light-bodied, built for easy sipping.
• Finish: Short to medium, refreshing, and makes you want a second pour.

Food pairing, don’t overcomplicate it: grilled shrimp with lemon, a big salty manchego moment, or crispy calamari (even the frozen-at-home kind).

This is also a handy “just in case” bottle to keep around. Pop it open when friends swing by, when dinner turns into snacks, or when you’re cooking something garlicky and want a white wine that won’t disappear next to bold flavours.

Vintage matters here because 2017 brings that settled, ready-to-drink personality, no need to cellar it or wait for a special occasion. Chill it, pour it, move on with your night.

It’s a great entry point into Spanish white wine if you’ve mostly been stuck in the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc loop. Similar refreshment, less shouty, more “one more glass.”

Fun Fact: Perelada is a historic wine name in Catalunya, and the wider Perelada estate is famous for pairing wine culture with serious arts energy, including a long-running music festival.