Marc Roman, South West France (France) Terret 2016

 This wine strikes me as a great discovery in many different ways.  I don’t know about you, but I love tasting wine made from a grape variety I’ve never heard of, and Terret certainly is one of those (plus the word “Terret” is a palindrome!).  An ancient variety that is native to Languedoc, Terret is one of the grapes that shows up in Châteauneuf-du-Pape blends.  At one time it was widely used in the production of dry vermouth, but as vermouth itself has declined in popularity plantings of the grape have dwindled.  This modest, easy drinking and shockingly inexpensive white wine is dry, crisp, fresh, pleasant and lightly fruity.  It may remind you a little of Sauvignon Blanc.