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Wine Recommendations

By Kelly Brown

Here's a list of suggested wines by type – and price range:

CHAMPAGNE/SPARKLING
Bargain: Montsarra Cava (Spain)
Value: Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs (U.S.)
Splurge: Gosset Grande Rose (France)

CHARDONNAY
Bargain: Concha Y Toro Diablo Reserve (Chile)
Value: Schug Sonoma Coast (U.S.)
Splurge: Louis Latour Puligny Montrachet Sous le Puits (France)

SAUVIGNON BLANC
Bargain: Geyser Peak (U.S.)
Value: Stone Paddock (New Zealand)
Splurge: Chateau Carbonnieux (France)

INTERESTING WHITES
Bargain: Hogue Gewurztraminer (U.S.)
Value: Simonsig Chenin Blanc (South Africa)
Splurge: Treana Mer Soleil (U.S.)

CABERNET BLENDS
Bargain: Timbuktu Big Block Red (Australia)
Value: Bodega Catena Zapata (Argentina)
Splurge: Barnett Vineyards Spring Mountain District (U.S.)

PINOT NOIR
Bargain: Veramonte Casablanca Reserva (Chile)
Value: Au Bon Climat Le Bon Climat (U.S.)
Splurge: Louis Jadot Clos Vougeot (France)

INTERESTING REDS
Bargain: Magnificent Wine Co. House Red (U.S.)
Value: Le Volte Tenuta dell'Ornellaia (Italy)
Splurge: Bodegas Muga Rioja Torre Muga (Spain)



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