From one of the oldest wineries in Chile—Santa Carolina—a favorite of ours, comes a well-balanced chardonnay that’s got a richness to it, but is neither too oaky nor too buttery. And, it’s $10 a bottle.
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Move Over Pinot Grigio, Vermentino is the New White in Town
Move over Pinot Grigio, there’s a new white in town. Try this crisp $15 Vermentino (grape varietal) from Italy’s Tuscany region.
A New Bargain Boxed Red Wine From France: Vignes des Lumieres
Quality, inexpensive boxed wines like Vignes des Lumieres’ red have been a hit in Europe for a long time. Now, this pleasurable bargain is ours, too.
French Winemakers Ogier Make a Delicious $15 White Wine
The many grapes in this wine include several of our favorites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Marsanne and Viognier). No wonder it’s rich! You’ll taste pear, golden plum, and honey in this one.
Frosé (a.k.a. Frozen Rosé)
When it comes to one of the more ubiquitous portmanteaus in cocktails— frosé, aka frozen rosé—summertime is the right time to break out the blender.
Finca el Origen’s Reserva Malbec
Argentina’s Finca el Origen produces a Malbec we love with grilled foods. It is beautiful, elegant, velvety. You’ll get plum, dark berries, and dark cherries when you sip this. And, at $12 a bottle, it’s a steal.
