Marques del Silvo Rioja Cosecha 2019 La Rioja, Spain

This is a whole lot of Rioja for the money! Enjoy this with just about anything off the grill, chops, soups, stews, lighter fare, and even pasta and pizza! Seriously, this is classic Joven Rioja at a price lower than most supermarket plonk.

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Domaine la Rouviole Vin Photographique Minervois, France

If you think about it, a photograph and a bottle of wine share some very notable similarities. They each capture a particular place at a specific point in time, and they’re also a result of an artist’s creativity and passion. Knowing that, it makes perfect sense that my buddy Jean-Christian would name his cuvée “Vin Photographique.”

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Bodegas Valdehermoso Lagar del Rey Verdejo Nava del Rey, Rueda, Spain

Bodegas Valdehermoso is a perfect example of the kind of property and producer I look for during my buying trips to Europe. The Bodegas is way off the beaten path — literally out in the middle of nowhere — and without the glitzy, glamourous building like most of the famous names in the region.

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San Michele Rondinella Valpolicella, Italy

Are you looking for something just a little different –perhaps a best buy from Italy? The San Michele Rondinella could be just the thing. I’m told the local translation of Rondinella is “little swallow.” I think it could also unquestionably translate as “super tasty light red from Italy that screams drinking pleasure!”

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Trevini Sangiovese – Emilia Romagna, Italy

Trevini Sangiovese

Easily the Best 8 Bucks in the Shop! Over the last couple of years, this easy-going Sangiovese has become the all-time best seller at the shop. It’s the usual M.O. of many locals to work a few of these into every mixed case they purchase. Once you try it, you’ll know why! Haven’t tried a…

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