Master sommelier Andrea Immer shares some of her favorite wines, from once-a-day selections to once-in-a-lifetime finds.

Once a Day

• Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc: $17
  "Fumé" describes the slightly smoky scent of the sauvignon blanc grape from which this wine is made. Available at major wine retail stores and supermarkets.
  - Robert Mondavi Winery, P.O. Box 106, Oakville, CA 94562; www.robertmondavi.com

• Penfold's Shiraz: $15
  If you aren't a fan of whites, this is a great everyday red to pick up.
  - Penfolds Winery, www.penfolds.com

• Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuissé: $19
  Available at grocery stores and most fine wine shops.

Once a Week

• St. Francis Zinfandel: $22
  Available at supermarkets, retail shops and fine wine shops.
  - St. Francis Winery and Vineyards, 500 Pythian Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95409; 800-543-7713; www.stfrancis.com

• Spatlese: $23
  Available at most fine wine stores.

Once a Month

• Gallo of Sonoma Estate Chardonnay: $45
  This is an excellent wine that's also a great value. Available at fine wine shops and restaurants.
  - Gallo of Sonoma, www.gallosonoma.com

Once a Year

• Strub Eiswein: $155 per half-bottle
  This special sweet dessert wine is made from frozen grapes. Available at most fine wine stores.
  - Michael Skurnik Wines, 575 Underhill Blvd., Suite 216, Syosset, NY 11791; 516-677-9300; www.skurnikwines.com

Once In a Lifetime

• Penfold's Grange Hermitage: $450
  Available from fine wine stores.
  - Penfolds Winery, www.penfolds.com

Perfect Pairings

Popcorn and Robert Mondavi Fume Blanc

Blue Cheese and j.u.h.a. Strub Eiswein

Additional Resources

Cooking School of Aspen; 800-603-6004; www.cookingschoolofaspen.com

Salt Restaurant, 229 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst, NSW Australia 2010; info@saltrestaurant.com.au, www.saltrestaurant.com.au

Kobrand Corp., New York, NY; www.kobrandwine.com

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