10 UNDER 20




Looking for wines for the holidays that are uber delicious, but won’t break the bank?   Of course,



you are!   Here is a list of my Value Leaders, or as I call them “10 under 20”. ( Well, actually 11


but who’s counting?)




          Wonderful Whites


Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay Sonoma Coast


Craggy Range  Sauvignon Blanc Te Muna Road Vineyard


Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio Alto Adige




          Call Me A Cab (OK, you're  a cab.)


Liberty School


Rodney Strong Estate Vineyards Alexander Valley Cab



                

          Deadly Zins (Pair with Turkey)


Oak Ridge Zinfandel Ancient Vines


Seghesio Family Vineyards Sonoma  




           Precious Pinot Noir (Also Turkey Friendly)


Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Whole Cluster Fermented



 

            Italian Masterpiece:  

Palazzo Del Torre



                                          

          Magnificent Malbec:  


Almos Selection


                                        


          Bodacious Blends



Sonoma Vineyards by Blend Rodney Strong   


Red Blend (My Wine of the Year) (Wegmans only)



And since you’re in a festive mood , nothing says “Holiday”  like a nice cold bottle of Veuve


Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne for $35.00.


Thank you, and yes, I’ll have a glass. You know, it would pair very nicely with a little caviar. 


Just sayin!  Happy wining my friends                   

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