2019 Vega Piedra Rioja Tinto Haro, Rioja Alta, Spain

Here is another terrific bargain and once again, it follows my principle of finding a well-respected producer and “drilling down” to their entry-level, value-driven wines. It never fails — the quality of the more expensive wines filters right on down to the daily drinkers! The art and effort are in knowing where to drill down to find the hidden gems…

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Oysterman Muscadet
Maisdon-sur-Sèvre, France

In the glass, you can certainly look forward to the classic notes of bracing citrus and minerality. As the wine warms in your glass, it also picks up a subtle touch of fleshy richness, allowing more versatility with food pairings.

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Patient Cottat
Val de Loire Sauvignon Blanc
Loire Valley, France

This zippy and refreshing white will surely make all Sauvignon Blanc lovers smile! It features lovely notes of pomelo and citrus, wrapped in an ample dose of minerals and salinity. There’s something here for lovers of the Loire and the Marlborough. You can easily recognize this wine’s Sancerre lineage!

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