THE WINE GUY
Wine Guy Recommendations As we welcome spring weather, I’ve put together some great wines to enjoy. I also wanted to congratulate Station Square’s Ottavio Musumeci on the restaurant’s 35th anniversary, with Ottavio at the helm for the past 20 years. I look forward to celebrating there soon! — John M. Webster WINE
CHARACTERISTICS
A C C O M PA N I M E N T
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DiLenardo Pinot Grigio 2019
Great white wine for summer outdoor dining
Appetizers, grilled vegetables
Friuli, Italy
Under $13
Julia James Chardonnay 2019
Fresh pear and melon fruit flavors with a touch of oak on the finish
Fish, chicken
California
Under $15
Treana Chardonnay 2019
Bright citrus and honey flavors; crisp clean finish. Normally $24.99, currently on sale
Chicken, fish
California
Under $18
Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Bright clean citrus fruit flavors and a clean balanced finish
Cheese plate, fruit
California
Under $14
Rivetti Masimo Rosato
Made from 100 percent Pinot Noir grapes, this rose will be great for summer
Appetizers
Piedmont, Italy
Under $15
Annabella Red Blend 2017
Delicious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel, exhibiting rich, spicy fruit flavors. Great bargain for this fine blend.
Grilled meats
Lodi, California
Under $18
Basel Cellars Claret 2016
Tasty Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Another great bargain.
Steaks off the grill
Columbia Valley, Washington
Under $16
Giapoza Pinot Noir 2017
Made from Russian River fruit, this Pinot features juicy raspberrry and plum flavors
Grilled chicken, salmon
California
Under $16
Yount Mill House Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Great Cab fruit flavors at a very affordable price.
Steaks off the grill
Napa Valley
Under $20
Cesari Mara Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2017
Great red from northern Italy
Roast beef, barbecue
Veneto, Italy
Under $25
WHITE and ROSE WINES
RED WINES
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