THE WINE GUY
Wine Guy Recommendations With the kickoff of the holiday season, I’ve put together some great bargains below. Nearly all the wines are currently on sale, with some of them up to $10 off per bottle. I hope you all have a happy and safe holiday season! — John M. Webster WINE
CHARACTERISTICS
A C C O M PA N I M E N T
ORIGIN
R E TA I L
Goodfellow Pinot Gris 2018
Fragrant nose leads to a clean finish
Turkey, pork
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Under $17
Pierre Blanquette de Limoux Brut Nature 2016
Lovely French bubbly at a great price — quality at a steal. Dry fruit flavors and a taut finish
Appetizers
France
Under $25
Shannon Ridge Chardonnay 2018
Green apple and citrus nose. Very food-friendly and another great bargain
Appetizers, fish, chicken
Lake County, Calif.
Under $10
Groth Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Grapefruit and lemon flavors lead to a crisp finish. A little higher end but worth every penny
Baked chicken, fish, shrimp, vegetable dishes
Napa Valley, Calif.
Under $25
Gnarly Head Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Fresh apple and peach flavors at a great price
Fish, vegetables, salads, appetizers — party wine
Monterey Valley, Calif.
Under $14
Pierre Tailleur de Vins Cabernet Franc 2018
Lush red fruit flavors and a very clean finish
Steak, grilled meats
Languedoc, France
Under $20
Basel Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Textbook Columbia Valley Cabernet with a touch of Malbec and Syrah for the finish
Roast beef
Columbia Valley, Wash.
Under $16
Thorn Clark Terra Barossa Shiraz 2015
Spicy stone fruit flavors with a touch of spice on the finish
Steak, roast pork
Australia
Under $17
The Convert Red Blend 2016
Plush-tasting, multi-grape red blend from the Columbia Valley
Pork chops
Columbia Valley, Wash.
Under $17
Greg Norman Estates Shiraz 2018
Juicy cherry and raspberry fruit flavors. Very well-made wine
BBQ chicken, strong hard cheeses
Limestone Coast, Australia
Under $18
WHITE and ROSE WINES
RED WINES
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DECEMBER 2020
METRO MONTHLY DECEMBER/JANUARY 2021 21
