OBERON
Sauvignon Blanc 2017
(Napa Valley, California) $18
A dry fresh sauvignon blanc with lovely melon and kiwi flavors (but no aggressive greenness).
88 points KM
FUCHS de VIDAL
“Cuvee Especial” Reserva Cava
(Penedès, Spain) $18
A sparkling to drink this holiday—maybe even while you are cooking. Beautifully made. Lively but also round. Not as crisp as Champagne.
88 points KM
CALCU
“Reserva Especial” Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2018
(Colchagua Valley, Chile) $13
Snappy, delicious, and fresh tasting with clean melon and herb flavors. Waiting for seafood.
88 points KM
APALTAGUA
“Envero” Gran Reserva Carménère 2016
(Colchagua Valley, Chile) $16
Sleek and spicy with loads of green peppercorn notes. Terrific with grilled steak.
89 points KM
PRATS & SYMINGTON
“Prazo de Roriz” Red Blend 2015
(Douro Valley, Portugal) $15
Lots of tannin and Clint Eastwood 5 o’clock shadow scratchiness here but (like Clint) very attractive. Needs ribs or burgers, and it’s perfect.
89 points KM
PITEIRA
Vinho Tinto 2014
(Alentejo, Portugal) $12
This vinho tinto (red wine) is simple but has lots of personality. Made from indigenous moreto grapes that spend 6 months in clay vessels. Juicy, very lean, fresh.
85 points KM
SIEGEL
"1234 Reserva" Red Blend 2012
(Colchagua Valley, Chil) $15
Juicy, gamey, spicy and nicely bitter (like black chocolate). A terrific simple red with lots of personality.
89 points KM
NINE HATS
“Benches Vineyard” Pinot Gris 2016
(Horse Heaven Hills, Washington) $14
If you’ve got a thirsty gang of people coming over, this citrusy crowd pleaser would be terrific.
86 points KM
CAST
“Grey Palm Vineyard” Zinfandel 2015
(Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, CA) $20
Sometimes zin can be just too ferocious. Not this one. Juicy, fruity, with great classic brambly flavors.
88 points KM
SMITH DEVEREUX
“3” California Red Blend 2016
(California) $17
A really tasty, juicy, soft, red party (crowd pleaser) wine for Fall.
87 points KM