What are some unusual wines that you enjoy?

There are some less-known wines out there that have great qualities. One of my favorites is Verdejo from Spain, which is very dry with flavors like citrus fruit, grass, and honeydew melon. Imagine Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, only with more fragrant fruitiness and less zesty greenness. When I discovered this wine, it was like a revelation in a glass. Another favorite is sparkling Shiraz from Australia- it’s so hard to find, but so worth it! It has the sparkly freshness of Champagne, but it’s a red wine with all the tannin and deep flavors of black cherry, chocolate, and tobacco that you’d find in a Shiraz. (It was great with chocolate mousse.)

Have you tried any unusual wines? What was it about this wine that made it so special? Where did you find it, and what did you pair it with?