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THE WINE GUY

Wine Guy Recommendations I’ve pulled together a list of wines for you to try this summer While some are in the $20-30 range, they’re being offered at fantastic discounts and would be perfect for gift-giving occasions or when you want to bring something really special to a long-awaited get-together. — John M. Webster WINE

CHARACTERISTICS

A C C O M PA N I M E N T

ORIGIN

R E TA I L

Torresella Pinot Grigio 2019

Crisp acidity and bright citrus fruit flavors

Appetizers, light fare

Veneto, Italy

Approx $14

Tinazzi Ca’ De’ Rocchi Ista Pinot Grigio 2019

Fresh, elegant fruit flavors

Fish, chicken

Italy

Approx $12

Desert Wind Chardonnay Wahluke Slope 2017

Great fruit flavors with balanced acidity

Chicken, salmon

Washington

Approx $18

Selby Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Very aromatic with fresh fruit flavors, ideal for summer drinking

Cheese plate, fruit

Russian River Valley, Calif.

Approx $20

Carol Shelton Wild Thing Rendezvous Rose

Organically grown. Light cranberry color, juicy strawberry and watermelon flavors

Sushi, salmon, barbecue

Mendocino County, Calif.

Approx $21

Tapiz Alta Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Lush chocolate and dark fruit flavors with herbs. Rich with berries and plums, plus a spicy finish

Steaks, pulled pork

Tupungato, Argentina

Approx $17

Rubus Reserve Pinot Noir 2018

Fruit-driven flavors of raspberries and cherries at an excellent value

Cheese plate, prime rib

Russian River Valley, Calif.

Approx $20

Desert Wind Ruah Wahluke Slope 2016

Only 3,000 cases made of this Bordeaux-style blend.

Roast beef, grilled chicken w/ black pepper

Washington

Approx $20

Domus Vitae Unus Solus Red Blend 2016

Super Tuscan red blend of Cab, Merlot and Sangiovese at a great value

Pizza, pasta

Tuscany

Approx $18

Treasure Hunter Satin Finish Napa Valley Merlot 2018

Rich with fresh dark fruit flavors. Great Merlot at a bargain price

Roast beef, barbecue

Napa Valley

Approx $22

WHITE and ROSE WINES

RED WINES

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JUNE 2021


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