Five wines to uncork on baseball’s opening day

With Major League Baseball’s opening day in the offing, fans are gearing up for this irresistible rite of passage that falls on the first week in April. Sports columnist Thomas Boswell sums it up well with the title of his book “Why Time Begins on Opening Day.” With our sights set on fresh beginnings, we look to crisp whites. This set of five won’t disappoint.

Pam’s Unoaked 2014 Sonoma County Chardonnay, 11.9%, $15. A refreshing quaff. Notes of apple, tangerine and mineral. Easygoing. A great spring pick.

St. Supery, 2015 Dollar Hide Estate Vineyards, Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, 13.5%, $35. A striking sauvignon blanc with crisp citrus notes, mineral and a touch of toast. Notes of grapefruit, melon and lime on the palate. Pitch perfect balance. Impressive.

Husch, 2015 Mendocino Sauvignon Blanc, 13.8%, $15. Subdued notes of grapefruit, melon, guava and mineral. Dry, with bright acidity and a crisp finish.

Gloria Ferrer NV Blanc de Noirs, 12.5%, $22. This is a lovely bottling with notes of strawberry, cherry and vanilla. Creamy and elegant. A smart buy.

Roederer Estate, NV Brut Rose Anderson Valley, 12%, $29. Pitch perfect balance. Notes of strawberry, cherry and mineral. Bright acidity.