Best White Wine for Spring: Klara White Blend for Easy Southern Living

Experience a Southern French white made for rocking chairs and second pours

WWMD: What would Margaret drink?

Margaret Pearman, a certified sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, curates the acclaimed wine list at Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte.
For May, she’s pouring a bright, easygoing white that feels right at home on a sunny spring afternoon.

Nothing embodies southern comfort quite like an afternoon relaxing on the porch, savoring the gentle breeze off the water and good company. It’s the heart of southern hospitality, a place where friends gather, stories are shared and the worries of the day fade away. To pair with these moments, an easygoing white wine fondly dubbed a “porch pounder” is essential. Enter Klara White Blend, a perfectly balanced white from southern France, organically and sustainably produced.

Klara White Blend is bright, crisp and refreshing. It’s the ideal wine to beat the heat and enjoy outdoors, with its light body and vibrant flavor profile. You’ll find notes of citrus, green apple and a hint of honeysuckle, bringing refreshing complexity without overwhelming the palate. This blend is versatile, made from Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc, and is perfect on its own or paired with classic southern snacks, from fried chicken to pimento cheese dip.

Whether you’re hosting an impromptu gathering or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon, this wine invites you to slow down and savor life’s simple pleasures. So pour yourself a generous glass, settle into your favorite porch chair, and let Klara White Blend be your go-to for southern comfort all season long.

Light, bright & just right

Klara White Blend from southern France is made for May. Floral notes of linden and honey meet ripe pear, apricot and quince, while a hint of salinity keeps it bright and refreshing. Priced around $18 to $30, it’s an easy, porch-perfect pour for slow, sunlit afternoons.