We like to push the boundaries around here. So this winter season we’re going to give you our top 5 hip & stylish white wines.

Wine and fashion have a lot in common.  They’re both trend-driven; when something becomes stylish, something else falls out of favor.  Trends are very seasonal. In the fashion industry that usually means heavy knits and dark colors in the winter and breezy, lightweight materials with bright colors in the warm months.  Wine also follows these seasonal ups and downs.  We tend to sip crisp, light-bodied whites when the thermostat rises.  In the cold winter months we generally reach for robust and hearty reds.  Of course we realize it isn’t as cut and dry as all that, so here’s our list (of wines – we’re leaving fashion to the professionals)

This is our line-up, our own super models of the wine runway.

The Kate Moss – She is slight and a bit on the wild side.  If she were a wine you might say that she is racy and fresh, not unlike…

La Cala Vermentino 2007  $10.75/btl

This crisp little beauty is from the Sardinia region of Italy. Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.  Seafood and lemons are abundant in Sardinia making this wine a natural match for oysters on the half shell which are at their freshest and best in the cold winter months. (CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE)

The Heidi Klum – Her accent is sweet, her features are lovely, and she has fabulous curves.  If she were a wine you could say that she is exotic & lush, very much like…

Frederic Mallo Riesling 2002 $27.95/btl

The sensation you get from drinking a quality Riesling in the winter is like putting on a cashmere sweater; its luxe and smooth and leaves you with a happy glow.  This Alsatian version gives you complexity with its combination of sweet honeysuckle and zippy acidity.  It is a great wine to curl up with. (CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE)

The Cindy Crawford – She is the iconic all-American girl.  She can rock out in blue jeans and a tee shirt and look totally fabulous on any runway, anywhere.  Her wine profile would definitely be the cool classic, similar to…

Bethel Heights Pinot Gris 2008 $18.00/btl

With its fresh and vibrant flavors of citrus, apricot, and Asian pear; and it’s spicy notes and smooth finish, this white is very drinkable no matter the weather.  Also it happens to be a great food wine, so if you find yourself ready to dine on spicy Asian baked salmon or Curry chicken, this is the bottle to grab. (CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE)

The Christy Turlington – She exudes class and style from her big bright eyes and striking facial features.  She positively oozes sophisticated elegance, as does…

Lemenicier Cuvee de l’Elegance 2006  $23.95/btl

This white wine from the Saint-Peray appellation in the Rhone has the romance and elegance to be invited to dinner, (especially if dinner includes bacon-wrapped scallops.) It is also worth mentioning that when it’s cold outside and you are tucked away indoors with someone special, you don’t need a holiday to have a romantic evening. (CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE)

The Claudia Schiffer – She is a true blonde bomb-shell.  She sparkles and radiates beauty.  In the wine world she can be described as bright & lively, as could…

Michlits Gruner Veltliner 2007 $15.00/btl

This Gruner has something I love in a white wine; simple deliciousness.  It’s uncomplicated and just as crisp, lively, and refreshing as you could hope for; the wine drinkers equivalent to cracking open a cold beer.  When you are in the mood to relax, this wine will help you out.  I love to sip it as I cook.  Be careful though, because before you know it, you have an empty bottle and a half-cooked entrée.   (CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE)