It’s official, spring is here. The days are longer, warmer and drier, and if you’re like me, the grill is getting a workout. One of my favorite things about spring is that I transition to a whole new group of wines. While winter is the perfect season for big red wines, as the calendar turns to spring, it’s time to add some variety into the wine selection. As you know, I enjoy a nice crisp, chilled white wine. Perfect for seafood, shellfish, salads and cheese plates, whites also pair nicely with ham and pork loin. Some of my favorite Oregon white wines for spring are Abacela Albarino ($20), with its aromas and flavors of apple, pear and citrus. A relatively unknown varietal, which originally came from Spain, Albarino beautifully combines a soft texture with a mineral that makes it perfect for spring. […]