(Côtes du Rhône, France) $16
Cotes du Rhône is a perfect dinnertime red—medium-bodied, savory and structured with dark cherry and earth notes. This one called “Nature” from the well-known producer Famille Perrin is made with organic grapes.
90 points KM
Available at Vivino
(Loire Valley, France) $12
I love this flavor. Melons, sage, and very white peppery. Super thirst quenching and fresh. Dramatic guava notes.
91 points KM
Available at We Speak Wine
(Dao, Portugal) $32
Over-the-top snappiness gives this wine a super refreshing quality. Very zesty, citrusy, and mouthwatering. A field blend of 19 indigenous white Portuguese varieties. Fun and distinctive.
92 points KM
Available at Gary’s Marketplace
(Napa Valley, California) $28
Tarragon and kumquat citrus with a sagey finish. This wine is intriguing and unique—great to pair with warm lentil salad or goat cheese.
90 points KM
Available at Brendel Wines
(Margaret River, Australia) $30
A rich, toasty Chardonnay loaded with apple and apricot notes, counterbalanced by absolutely pulsating crisp freshness. A great all-around Chardonnay for all sorts of dishes.
92 points KM
Available at Mr. D Wine Merchant
(Penedès, Catalonia, Spain) $15
A soft touch of peaches, bay leaf, ginger, and apple make this Cava fresh, fruity, and bright. Perfect for an afternoon spritz or a relaxed evening at home
88 points BK
Available at Marketview Liquor
(Penedès, Catalonia, Spain) $20
Exquisitely clean, crisp, and pure with flavors of apple and pear. Great with hard cheeses, (like Manchego) or a plate of prosciutto and olives.
91 points BK
Available at Wine.com
(Penedès, Catalonia, Spain) $12
Hints of strawberry and rhubarb give this vivacious sparkler a lovely lift. Tart, fresh, and uncomplicated.
90 points BK
Available at Vivino
(Columbia Valley, WA) $22
Citrusy and botanical, with nice notes of sage and wild herbs. Refreshing and clean.
90 points KM
Available at Yianni's Wine
(Columbia Valley, WA) $25
A simple, can’t-go-wrong Cabernet with a super soft texture and satisfying blackberry and cocoa flavors.
92 points KM
Available at Seven Hills Winery
(Abruzzo, Italy) $13
A simple “spaghetti red” with fresh aromas and a tart cherry finish. At only $13 what’s not to like?
89 points KM
Available at Vivino
