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White wines lighten up the dinner or appetizer table. Whether you're going with a fruity or nutty flavor, master sommelier Andrea Immer, host of Simply Wine recommends these white wines as the best for both taste and value.

• Penfolds Semillon/Chardonnay, Australia
  
• Robert Mondavi Private Selection Chardonnay, California
  
• Hogue Fumé Blanc, Washington
  
• Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling, Washington
  
• Fetzer Echo Ridge Riesling, California
  
• Buena Vista Sauvignon Blanc California
  
• Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc, California
  
• Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Riesling, California
  
• Gallo of Sonoma Chardonnay, California

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:

• Robert Mondavi Woodbridge Pinot Grigio, California
  
• Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio, Italy
  
• Cavit Pinot Grigio, Italy
  
• Trimbach Pinot Gris, France

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