We’re always on the lookout for new wines from new places, and recently Sardinia has popped up on our radar screen. Al samples some of the best from a leading Sardinian winery.
Price key:
$=less than $20
$$= $20-40
$$$=$40-60
$$$$=above $60
Quality key:
* = decent wine
** = very good wine
*** = superb wine
****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
Audarya Canonau, Sardinia ’23 **/12 $$
(Sardinian grenache, big, rustic, full of flavor with lively spice, cassoulet-friendly)
Audarya Vermentino, Sardinia ’24 **1/2 $
(Rich, soft, with honeydew melon and citrus flavors, perfect with grilled seafood)
WINE OF THE WEEK
Audarya Monica, Sardinia ’23 $
(Totally unique, light, lively, informal, café wine par excellence, sheer fun)
All of these wines can be purchased at Wells Discount Liquors.