GAROFOLI “Kòmaros” Rosato 2021
“Kòmaros” Rosato 2021
(Marche, Italy) $13
Nice waves of light watermelon and strawberry flavors. A crowd pleaser.
88 points KM
Available at Saratoga Wine
SCAIA
Rosato 2021
(Veneto, Italy) $15
Berry and citrus flavors with icicle-crisp acidity.
88 points KM
Available at Empire Wine
MASSERIA LI VELI
“Torrerose” 2021
(Salento, Apulia, Italy) $15
Light notes of raspberries, peaches, and lime, all in a dry, crisp, refreshing rosé.
89 points KM
Available at Wine Made Easy
DOMAINE DE MARRANS
"Les Marrans" Fleurie 2019
(Beaujolais, France) $24
A truly concentrated wine with bright cherries, intense mineral notes and a salty, umami character. Excellent with charcuterie or grilled cheese.
91 points BK
Available at Sokolin.com
DOMAINE BERNIER
Chardonnay 2020
(Loire Valley, France) $12
Tart, clean, fresh. Lemon-lime but bone dry. Tangy, fresh minerality, and an herbal lift. What a crowd pleaser for $3 a glass!
89 points KM
Available at Wine.com
M & S OGIER D’AMPUIS
"Le Temps est Venu" 2018
(Cȏtes du Rhȏne, France) $20
Dense, dark, spicy, rustic, gutsy. Bring on the steak. A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.
87 points KM
Available at Gary's Wine & Marketplace
JULIA’S DAZZLE
Rosé 2021
(Columbia Valley, WA) $18
Dazzle indeed. Crisp, cold strawberry and peach notes with a lively flourish at the end.
89 points KM
Available at Vivino.com
COMTESSE DE MALET ROQUEFORT
Blanc 2020
(Bordeaux, France) $13
What? They make $15 wines in Bordeaux??? Yeah, we know it’s surprising but in fact, Bordeaux does make some terrific steals, especially whites. This one (mostly Sauvignon Blanc) is lightly botanical and a splash of freshness.
89 points KM
Available at Vivino.com
BOUNDARY BREAKS
Dry Riesling “No 239” 2019
(Finger Lakes, NY) $23
Do we need to remind you that the Finger Lakes makes the best Riesling in the US? This one’s as refreshing as cold mountain water, as light as a cloud, and beautifully citrusy.
90 points KM
Available at Vivino.com
EFFORT
Grenache Rosé 2021
(Edna Valley, CA) $25
The winery might be named Effort (Center of Effort), but you won’t need any to drink a bottle of this juicy, delicious rosé. Watermelon, strawberries, and cherry blossom notes but bone dry.
90 points KM
Available at Center of Effort
BADIA a COLTIBUONO
Chianti Classico 2019
(Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy) $20
The flavors of Tuscany for $4 a glass? Can’t beat that. Lots of dark cherry, spice, sweet tobacco, and minerally aromas and flavors. A partner for any pasta.
90 points KM
Available at Wine.com
INAMA
Carmenere “Piu” 2018
(Colli Berici, Venento, Italy) $22
This is one of the few Carmeneres made in Italy (a delicious red, Carmenere is Chile’s signature wine). Lots of structure. Good grip, yet silky. Loads of cherry/plum fruit with green peppercorn notes. One of my favorites with roast chicken.
88 points KM
Available at Vivino.com