THE WINE GUY
Wine Guy Recommendations This month, I’ve put together some wines that are great for everyday enjoyment as well as special occasions (Happy Valentine’s Day!). Many of these picks are currently on sale, so prices may be even lower than shown here. — John M. Webster WINE
CHARACTERISTICS
A C C O M PA N I M E N T
ORIGIN
R E TA I L
Joseph Matthew Chardonnay 2016
Ripe apple, pear, cinnamon, finished in oak
Chicken, fish
Napa Valley, California
Under $17
Michael Pozzan Chardonnay 2018
Intense and vibrant flavors of pear, apple, and fig
Salmon
Russian River, Calif.
Under $20
Sherwood Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Gooseberry, grapefruit, touch of mineral
Appetizers, cheese tray
New Zealand
Under $18
Howling Cellars Chardonnay 2017
Unoaked with lemony citrus flavors
Chicken, fish
California
Under $13
Montoya Vineyards Chardonnay 2017
Pear, apple. stone fruit, and melon with hints of toasty oak
Chicken, ham
Monterey, Calif.
Under $16
Southpaw “Knockout” Red Blend NV
From Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini, a great blend of Barbera, Charbono and Petit Sirah. Currently on sale from original price of $20
Steaks, burgers
Santa Lucia Highlands, California
Under $15
Howling Cellars Zinfandel 2015
Blackberry, cherry and spice flavors
Ribs, BBQ
California
Under $15
Wildstock Pinot Noir 2015
Ripe plum, bing cherry, blackberry and spice flavors
Chicken, roast pork
Oregon
Under $30
Sherwood Pinot Noir 2018
Sweet dark fruit and subtle oak
Chicken, pork chops
New Zealand
Under $20
Chianti “Rene” DOCG Governo All’Uso Toscano
Full bodied with hints of red fruits. 92 points from reviewer James Suckling
Steaks, chops, red meat sauce
Italy
Under $20
WHITE and ROSE WINES
RED WINES
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FEBRUARY 2021
METRO MONTHLY FEBRUARY/MARCH 2021 21
