Delicious Whites Under $15
White wines lighten up the dinner or appetizer table. Whether you're going with a fruity or nutty flavor, master sommelier Andrea Immer recommends these white wines as the best for both taste and value.
- Fetzer Echo Ridge Riesling, California
- Buena Vista Sauvignon Bland, California
- Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling, Washington
- Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Riesling, California
- Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc, California
- Gallo of Sonoma Chardonnay, California
- Hogue Fumé Blanc, Washington
- Robert Mondavi Private Selection Chardonnay, California
- Penfolds Semillon/Chardonnay, Australia
Pinot Grigio
Italian Pinot Grigios are the perfect lunch wines, crisp, refreshing and not too heavy. The U.S. versions have more fruit and are a great aperitif at cocktail hour because they are delicious without food. Some delicious Pinot Grigio for $20 and under are:
- Trimbach Pinot Gris, France
- Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio, Italy
- Robert Mondavi Woodbridge Pinot Grigio, California
- Cavit Pinot Grigio, Italy
Other Popular White Wines Under $15
- Pepperwood Grove Viognier, California
- Fetzer Echo Ridge Gewurztraminer, California
- Columbia Crest Semillon/Chardonnay, Washington
White wines list reprinted with permission from Andrea Immer's 2004 Wine Buying Guide for Everyone
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