Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent ** = very good *** = superb **** = elite
Unoaked Chardonnay: Four Vines Naked Chardonnay '13 ** $
(Really nice clean chardonnay flavor, for peanuts)
California Chardonnay: Beringer "Luminus" Chardonnay '13 *** $$
(At $25 this is a huge steal; great classic California chard flavors)
Bargain Cabernet Sauvignon: Sean Minor Cabernet Sauvignon '13 **1/2 $
(From Paso Robles, a very well blended cab with great flavor)
Splurge Cabernet Sauvignon: Croze Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon '11 *** $$
(Classy, concentrated Napa cab, covered with Rutherford dust)
Bargain Pinot Noir: Angeline Reserve Pinot Noir '13 ** $
(Surprisingly good pinot for the money; authentic and rewarding to drink)
Splurge Pinot Noir: Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir, RRV '12 *** $$$
(Sourced from one of the best pinot vineyards in California)
Spanish Red: La Rioja Alta Alberdi Reseva '07 **1/2 $$
(Good value for very mature Rioja, a crowd pleaser)
Italian Red: Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco '10 *** $$
(Pricy, but totally worth it; great Barbaresco with tons of character)
French White: Chateau de la Raz Bergerac '14 **1/2 $
(Super value in white Bordeaux; intense, concentrated, likeable wine)
Maryland Wine: Bordeleau Merlot NV ** $
(This has become a very steady quality merlot from the Eastern Shore)
Dessert Wine: Ferreira Ruby Port *** $
(As simple ruby ports go, this is as good as it gets. Fabulous)
Many of these fine wines can be purchased at Reds Wine, Spirits, Deli & Meats.
Visit them at www.redswinenspirits.com.