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J. H. SELBACH “Incline” Riesling 2020

“Incline” Riesling 2020

(Mosel, Germany) $13

Bracingly fresh and bone dry with crunchy minerality. If you like Sancerre and other tangy Sauvignon Blancs, you’ll love the crispness and cleanness of this Riesling.

90 points KM

Available at Wine.com

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BUIL & GINÉ “Nosis” Verdejo 2021

“Nosis” Verdejo 2021

(Rueda, Spain) $18

Pure and fresh tasting with tons of cooling fruit flavors—melons, starfruit, pear, lemon. Minerally with a delicious touch of saline.

91 points KM

Available at Wine.com

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TENUTA DI FELSINA “Erse” Etna Rosso 2020

“Erse” Etna Rosso 2020

(Etna, Sicily, Italy) $24

Etna Rosso wines are from the slopes of the active volcano Mt. Etna in Sicily and are made from the super tannic variety Nerello Mascalese. There’s a core of beautiful red fruit here, within a clenched fist of tannin. Red meat territory.

92 points KM

Available at Gary's

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THE PARING

Sauvignon Blanc 2021

(California) $25

Snappy, bracing, and juicy with a touch of lime and green tea. We could drink this all day.

90 points KM

Available at Wine.com

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J. LOHR

“Flume Crossing” Sauvignon Blanc 2022

(Monterey County, California) $17

Sauvignon’s tropical side (not a whit of green). Easy to drink. Chill cold and have it with brunch.

88 points KM

Available at Wine.com

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DECOY

Sauvignon Blanc 2021

(California) $20

Light, fresh, simple, and minerally with a hint of fresh pear.

89 points KM

Available at Wine.com

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J. DE VILLEBOIS

Sauvignon Blanc 2020

(Vin de France) $14

This super fresh and tangy “Vin de France” comes from Sauvignon grapes grown along the Atlantic Coast and in the Loire Valley. It has a sea spray purity that’s sensational.

90 points KM

Available at Central Wine Merchants

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UMANI RONCHI “Vellodoro” Pecorino 2021

“Vellodoro” Pecorino 2021

(Terre di Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy) $18

Pecorino is not just a cheese; it’s also an ancient indigenous Italian grape that grows especially well in the Abruzzo region. Super refreshing, juicy, yet bone dry, it has a lively lemony tang.

91 points KM

Available at Wine.com

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BUGLIONI “Musa” Lugana DOC 2021

“Musa” Lugana DOC 2021

(Lugana, Lombardy, Italy) $23

Made from Turbiana (aka Trebbiano di Lugana) grapes, Buglioni’s “Musa” (Muse) is a fascinating kaleidoscope of green. Like Sauvignon, only more creamy.

91 points KM

Available at Winedeals.com

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PULENTA

“La Flor” Malbec 2020

(Mendoza, Argentina) $17

Damp earth and cherries—a classic combo for Malbec. Simple yet satisfying, with a good soft texture. Ribs? Meatloaf? Stews? Definitely.

89 points KM

Available at Artisanwineshop.com

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VALRAVN

Chardonnay 2021

(Sonoma County) $20

The fresh apples-and-pears style of Chardonnay we always like. No heavy butter or oak weighing it down. Vibrant and very drinkable.

89 points KM

Available at Wine.com

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VIONTA

Albariño 2021

(Rías Baixas, Spain) $25

We believe in always have a bottle of chilled Albariño in the fridge. Fresh, limey, and a little salty, Albariño tastes like a margarita without the tequila. Very refreshing.

89 points KM

Available at Craft City