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
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16 JUNE/JULY 2021 METRO MONTHLY
JUNE 2021