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Wednesday, July 27, 2005

Good wine for under $10

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Whites
1. Steenberg South Africa Sauvignon Blanc 2004 $8
Crisp, fresh, zesty and balanced, with unexpected depth. (Importer: Monsieur Touton Selections, New York)
2. Veramonte Casablanca Valley, Chile Sauvignon Blanc 2004 $7
Bone-dry and refreshing, with tart herb and mineral flavors. (Franciscan Estate Selections, Rutherford, Calif.)
3. Domaine Duffour Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne 2003 $7.40
Bright, intense fruit flavors, like sauvignon blanc except it's colombard. (Michael Skurnik Wines, Syosset, N.Y.)
4. Bodegas Salentein Mendoza, Argentina Sauvignon Blanc Finca el Portillo 2004 $9
Mild and refreshing, with citrus flavors. (San Francisco Wine Exchange)
5. Bolla Venezie I.G.T Pinot Grigio 2002 $10
Persistent melon, tropical fruit and honey flavors. (Brown-Forman Beverages Worldwide, Louisville, Ky.)

Reds
1. J. Vidal-Fleury Côtes-du-Rhône 2001 $8
Earthy and balanced, with lingering fruit flavors and a great sense of place. (W. J. Deutsch & Sons, White Plains, N.Y.)
2. Domaine Lafond Lirac Roc-Épine 2002 $8
Balanced fruit and tannins, with a pleasing bitter flavor. (Wines of France, Mountainside, N.J.)
3. Bonny Doon California Ca'del Solo Big House Red 2003 $10
Not complex, but full of spicy fruit flavors.
4. Sumarroca Penedès Tempranillo Barrel-Aged 2002 $10
Herbal flavors, decent tannins. (Frontier Wine Imports, Dover, N.J.)
5. Bogle California Old Vine Zinfandel 2003 $9
Juicy and fruity, but a little too sweet.
GIVE YOUR liquor store this list so they can order these wines. Better for you, better for the store.

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