LA CAÑA
Albariño 2019
(Rias Baixas, Galicia, Spain) $20
Lightly citrusy and peachy, with a nice sense of roundness. Fresh and simple.
88 points KM
Available at Vivino.com
MARQUÉS DE CÁCERAS
Verdejo 2019
(Rueda, Spain) $9
Nine dollars! Verdejo has a flavor similar to sauvignon blanc, and if you like New Zealand SB, you’ll like this too.
88 points KM
Available at Vivino.com
CASAL DE ARMÁN
“Eira dos Mouras” 2018
(Ribeiro, Galicia, Spain) $25
The name means “the medicine woman of the wine terraces,” and this fresh, peppery, spicy white made from treixadura grapes is fantastic and mouthwatering.
89 points KM
Available at The Underground Bottle Shop
TELMO RODRIQUEZ
“Gaba do Xil” Godello 2018
(Valdeorras, Spain) $23
Godello, one of the greatest white grapes of Spain, has golden flavors, a wonderful peppery aliveness, and is incredibly juicy.
89 points KM
Available at Vivino.com
LUCIEN ALBRECHT
Reserve Gewürztraminer 2017
(Alsace, France) $20
Think you don’t like gewürztraminer? You have nothing to lose by trying this with some Asian spring rolls and surprising yourself. Technicolor flavors. Perfect as a foil to spice.
88 points KM
Available at Vivino.com
TREFETHEN
“Estate Dry Riesling” 2017
(Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, CA) $22
As crisp, light, dry, and tart as wine gets. Add some club soda and a lime, and a summer spritzer has arrived.
88 points KM
Available at Wally's Wine & Spirits
POGGIO AL TESORO
"Solosole" 2018
(Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy) $22
The name means “Only Sun,” and what could be better than some sun in your glass? From the Tuscan coast comes this fresh tangy vermentino with bright lemon zest and sea spray notes.
90 points KM
Available at Vivino.com
MASSERIA LI VELI
"Passamante” Salice Salentino DOC 2018
(Apulia, Italy) $15
The appellation Salice Salentino in Apulia is a treasure trove of inexpensive southern Italian reds like this bold rustic wine from negroamaro grapes. It’s just begging for a dish of pasta with sausages from the grill. The name “Passamante” refers to a forest beside the vineyard where Italian lovers used to meet to do what Italian lovers do in secluded forests. From the words “pass” (to pass) and “amante” (lover).
88 points KM
Available at Vivino
CHÂTEAU ROUTAS
Côteaux Varois en Provence Rosé 2019
(Provence, France) $13
Refreshing, citrusy, and tasty with the merest hint of strawberry. Terrific as a wine for making Pink Sangria.
88 points KM
Available at Vivino
EMILIO MORO
“El Zarzal” Godello 2018
(Bierzo, Spain) $23
Lovely, rich, nutty aroma plus loads of minerality and apple-y freshness. If you like chardonnay, you must try godello (go-DAY-o) for a change of pace
90 points KM
Available at The Cellar d'Or
VIRXE DE GALIR
“Pagos del Galir” Mencía 2016
(Valdeorras, Galicia, Spain) $17
Spicy, lively, and a really fun red wine made from mencía grapes. Loads of notes of cardamom, plums, and black pepper. If you’ve never tried mencía, don’t miss this Steal.
90 points KM
Available at winedeals.com
