Clos des Lumieres makes a lovely French white from the Rhône region, and it’s a remarkable bargain. Yes, it’s in a box; don’t let that fool you. This is the wine of summer 2019.
Wines
Seriously! Finca El Origen Makes A Reserva Red For $12 or Less
Finca El Origen is a tasty, sporty, violet-colored Malbec from Argentina’s Mendoza region. The 2017 vintage is out, and you’ll find bottles going for $12 and under in stores in our region.
Hello, Gorgeous: Domaine La Font de Notre Dame
Elegant, supple, and lovely. This $20 red wine from the Rhône region in France—Domaine La Font de Notre Dame—is a beauty that pairs great with most foods.
Clos des Lumieres Red is Our Pick with Burgers
The boxed red from vineyard Clos des Lumieres is our pick to drink with burgers. Why? Because this Côtes du Rhône has body, spice, and a sporty, sassy quality we love with a juicy burger (lamb burgers especially, would be sublime with this).
Faith’s Fave Red Wine…2014 Museum Reserve
This 2014 Tempranillo from Spain, at about $20 a bottle, sings with cherry, a touch of rough hewn oak, and a whisper of raisin.
Shooting Star is An American Red Zinfandel You’ll Want on the Holiday Table
The bing cherry notes in Shooting Star’s red Zinfandel make it festive and compatible with just about anything you might have on the holiday table—from turkey to latkes—but it’s also a friendly sipper on its own.
