2019 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore “Capovolto”La Marca di San Michele
Italy | Le Marche
$27
Producers
Riofavara Italy | Sicily
Meyer-Fonné
France | Alsace | Alsace
Light, citrusy, aromatic, and zippy on the palate. This crowd-pleaser can dance a jig on its own, but for the holidays, it pairs especially well with my family’s lineup of potluck-style appetizers: dad’s barbecued oysters, mom’s homemade dips, Aunt Terri’s broccoli salad, Grammie’s signature spicy Chex mix... Stock up, these bottles tend to disappear quickly.
Selected by Kermit Lynch
France | Southern Rhône
This refreshing blend of Chardonnay and Viognier brings aromas of fresh sun-kissed peaches and cleansing rainwater.
Domaine Dupeuble
France | Beaujolais | Beaujolais
Smooth and rounded yet mineral, with a hint of citrus on the finish.
Selected by Kermit Lynch
France | Southern Rhône
The soft, juicy fruit and bright acidity lead to a long, dry finish with very supple tannin.
Il Palazzotto
Italy | Piedmont | Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba
Supple, pretty notes of freshly crushed blackberries and raspberries—it will pair well with pretty much anything.
Tenuta La Pergola
Italy | Piedmont | Monferrato Rosso
A quintessential house wine from Piemonte’s less-traveled side.
Davide Vignato
Italy | Veneto | Gambellara Classico
This is perfect if you want to try a new pairing for oysters or other light, fresh seafood.
Meyer-Fonné
France | Alsace | Alsace
Light, citrusy, aromatic, and zippy on the palate. This crowd-pleaser can dance a jig on its own, but for the holidays, it pairs especially well with my family’s lineup of potluck-style appetizers: dad’s barbecued oysters, mom’s homemade dips, Aunt Terri’s broccoli salad, Grammie’s signature spicy Chex mix... Stock up, these bottles tend to disappear quickly.
Piero Benevelli
Italy | Piedmont | Dolcetto d’Alba
Loaded with aromas of violets and ripe berries, it is full-bodied yet soft and effortlessly downable
Bèrto Italy | Piedmont
Punta Crena
Italy | Liguria
You won't believe how useful and versatile they are in salads, on top of grilled or baked fish, or all on their own.
Domaine Dupeuble
France | Beaujolais | Beaujolais
This Beaujolais offers the charm and drinkability of the most effusive Morgons with the class and frankness of a chiseled Moulin-à-Vent.
La Viarte
Italy | Friuli | Colli Orientali di Friuli
Exquisitely refreshing: bright citrus and fresh flowers, pinpoint precision, lip-smacking acidity.
Colleleva
Italy | Le Marche | Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
This low-alcohol, youthful bianco has a subtle, chalky texture you might find in much pricier French Chablis.
Cantine Elvio Tintero
Italy | Piedmont
The unique blend of Favorita, Moscato, Arneis, and Chardonnay is dry but not tart, fruity but not cloying, and held together with a gentle effervescence.
Cantine Valpane
Italy | Piedmont | Barbera del Monferrato
Luscious, mouth-filling cherry fruit, a strong soil signature, and smooth tannins make this the perfect Barbera to cure your weeknight Italian craving.
Domaine du Salvard
France | Loire | Vin de Pays du Val de Loire
Lime blossoms delivered via a lightning bolt of minerally refreshment.
Kuentz-Bas
France | Alsace | Alsace
New to Alsatian wine?
This is the perfect place to start.
Domaine de Fontsainte
France | Languedoc-Roussillon | Corbières
One whiff of this Corbières takes you to a spice cabinet or a Mediterranean field full of aromatic herbs.
Cantine Elvio Tintero
Italy | Piedmont | Moscato d'Asti
It is just sweet enough, but not too sweet, while a razor-crisp acidity and tickling spritz cleanse and stimulate the taste buds with each gulp.
Cantine Elvio Tintero
Italy | Piedmont | Langhe
There’s no mistaking this scrumptious red for anything other than Nebbiolo—perfectly ripe, dusty red fruit, gentle tannins, and the telltale scents of tar and roses.
Corte Gardoni
Italy | Veneto | Bardolino
There is actually a depth of interest that can reflect man’s insignificance in the solar system. Take me to the terrace!
Cantine Elvio Tintero
Italy | Piedmont | Langhe
This delightful Arneis features a heady perfume of apricot and flowers, with a luscious texture balanced by crisp acidity and mineral notes.
Bèrto
Italy | Piedmont
Highly aromatic, slightly sweet, and pleasantly bitter on the finish—perfect in a spritz.
Kuentz-Bas
France | Alsace | Alsace
A bargain introduction to Alsace features, vinified dry for versatile everyday pleasure.
Tenuta La Pergola
Italy | Piedmont
Offering the versatility and crowd-pleasing delight that every trattoria wine should aspire to achieve.
Bèrto
Italy | Piedmont
Let this aromatic Piemontese vermouth spice up your cocktail game, or sip it on the rocks with an orange peel garnish.
Bèrto
Italy | Piedmont
You’re going to bring your martini game to a whole ’nother level with this dry Piedmontese Vermouth.
Domaine de la Chanteleuserie
France | Loire | Bourgueil
Juicy fruit and gentle tannin make for an epicurean lunchtime wine that’s ideal for generous gulping.
La Basia
Italy | Lombardy | Valtènesi DOC
Fresh fruit, a peppery crunch, bright acidity, and light, smooth tannins.
Bèrto
Italy | Piedmont
Highly aromatic, slightly sweet, and pleasantly bitter on the finish—perfect in a spritz.
Meyer-Fonné
France | Alsace | Alsace
This “noble blend” combines the region’s principal grape varieties in one lip-smacking, liter-sized bottle of fun, perfectly capturing the magic of Alsace at bargain cost.
Domaine de Fontsainte
France | Languedoc-Roussillon | Corbières
Its peachy-pink hue hints at what’s to come: orchard fruits and brambly wild berries, grapefruit and wet slate after a summer rain! Perfect with chips and a sandwich on-the-go, or an elaborate al fresco meal. A staple wine I can’t live without.
Sommariva
Italy | Veneto | Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Superiore
A Prosecco of total class and charm—no mimosas necessary.
Selected by Kermit Lynch
France | Southern Rhône | Côtes du Rhône
A fresh, honest, and pure entry point to the Rhône’s great reds
Domaine de Fontsainte
France | Languedoc-Roussillon | Corbières
Its peachy-pink hue hints at what’s to come: orchard fruits and brambly wild berries, grapefruit and wet slate after a summer rain! Perfect with chips and a sandwich on-the-go, or an elaborate al fresco meal. A staple wine I can’t live without.
Sommariva
Italy | Veneto | Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Superiore
A Prosecco of total class and charm—no mimosas necessary.
Tenuta La Pergola
Italy | Piedmont | Monferrato Rosso
The old-school, vino rosso of our dreams—serve it chilled, perhaps in a glass pitcher, for full trattoria effect.
Cantine Elvio Tintero
Italy | Piedmont
Finding a wine as tasty and versatile at this price is not an easy task.
Château Ducasse
France | Bordeaux | Bordeaux
Luscious and mouth-coating with generous passion fruit and lychee, yet racy at the same time.
Selected By Kermit Lynch
France | Languedoc-Roussillon | Languedoc
The 2019 vintage is over half Syrah, giving it lots of smoky dark fruit and a toothsome meatiness.
I Pàstini
Italy | Puglia
Zesty and cleansing, with just a spritz of orange blossom.
Sommariva
Italy | Veneto | Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Superiore
A spritzy rosato with scents of frutti di bosco and wildflowers.
A. & M. Quenard
France | Savoie and Bugey | Savoie
You’ve just found a new everyday white—at only 11% alcohol—well within your budget.
Corte Gardoni
Italy | Veneto | Bianco di Custoza
A dry white with an intriguing aroma. You can drink it in good-sized swallows while floating on an inner tube.
Cantine Elvio Tintero
Italy | Piedmont
This dry Barbera-based rosato has just the right amount of sparkle to tickle your tongue.
Piero Benevelli
Italy | Piedmont | Dolcetto d’Alba
When the occasion calls for an absolutely slurpable purple drink to wash down a plate of pasta.
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