White and Rose Wines
- Goodfellow Pinot Gris 2018. Characteristics: Fragrant nose leads to a clean finish. Accompaniment: Turkey, pork. Origin: Willamette Valley, Ore. Under $17.
- Pierre Blanquette de Limoux Brut Nature 2016. Characteristics: Lovely French bubbly at a great price — quality at a steal. Dry fruit flavors and a taut finish. Accompaniment: Appetizers. Origin: France. Under $25.
- Shannon Ridge Chardonnay 2018. Chracteristics: Green apple and citrus nose. Very food-friendly and another great bargain. Accompaniment: Appetizers, fish, chicken. Origin: Lake County, Calif. Under $10.
- Groth Sauvignon Blanc 2019. Characteristics: Grapefruit and lemon flavors lead to a crisp finish. A little higher end but worth every penny. Accompaniment: Baked chicken, fish, shrimp, vegetable dishes. Origin: Napa Valley, Calif. Under $25.
- Gnarly Head Sauvignon Blanc 2019. Characteristics: Fresh apple and peach flavors at a great price. Accompaniment: Fish, vegetables, salads, appetizers — party wine. Origin: Monterey Valley, Calif. Under $14.
Red Wines
- Pierre Tailleur de Vins Cabernet Franc 2018. Characteristics: Lush red fruit flavors and a very clean finish. Accompaniment: Steak, grilled meats. Origin: Languedoc, France. Under $20.
- Basel Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2015. Characteristics: Textbook Columbia Valley Cabernet with a touch of Malbec and Syrah for the finish. Accompaniment: Roast beef. Origin: Columbia Valley, Wash. Under $16.
- Thorn Clark Terra Barossa Shiraz 2015. Characteristics: Spicy stone fruit flavors with a touch of spice on the finish. Accompaniment: Steak, roast pork. Origin: Australia. Under $17.
- The Convert Red Blend 2016. Characteristics: Plush-tasting, multi-grape red blend from the Columbia Valley. Accompaniment: Pork chops. Origin: Columbia Valley, Wash. Under $17.
- Greg Norman Estates Shiraz 2018. Characteristics: Juicy cherry and raspberry fruit flavors. Very well-made wine. Accompaniment: Barbecue chicken, strong hard cheeses. Origin: Limestone Coast, Australia. Under $18.
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