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.
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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.
Alsace Riesling Grand Cru Furstentum by Domaine Maurice Schoech
Faith calls the Riesling Grand Cru Furstentum a doozy of a wine. This Riesling is made in Alsace and available in our region for between $35 and $40.
Barbera D’ Alba by De Forrville® Barbaresco Red Wine
The Barbera D’ Alba by De Forrville® has a saturated fruit flavor, thanks to the robust Barbera grape, “the grape of friends,” Michael Kane quotes from an Italian winemaker.
Mâcon Pierreclos Red Burgundy Wine 2016
Bing cherry notes and general joyousness make this red from the southernmost part of Burgundy like a friend you want to be around. You’ll get dark fruit (there’s that bing cherry) and dark and red berries. It’s intense, lively, and sprightly.
Côtes d’ Ammerschwihr 2016 by Domaine Maurice Schoech
The Côtes d’ Ammerschwihr from Alsace is a dry white wine with a richness and a floral quality to it. A tiny bit of Muscat gives the wine lift.
