Price: $14.99 Maker: Bivio Varietal: Pinot Grigio Region: Italy

89

The nose is clean with bright citrus aromas; body is well balanced with elegant citrus flavors and a crisp finish. This is an excellent Pinot Grigio for under $15. We haven’t found a better Pinot Grigio for the price yet!

The Bivio Pinot Grigio will pair beautifully with scallops, crab and lobster.

Price: $20.00 Maker: La Crema Varietal: Chardonnay Region: California

89

This wine is filled with classic California Chardonnay features; the nose starts out with pronounced aromas of honeyed oak with citrus undertones. The aromas lead into a creamy, buttery body with flavors of lemon, apricots and hints of pineapple. This is the perfect wine for people who like oaked creamy California Chardonnay. -K.M.

Price: $15.99 Maker: Bonterra Vineyards Varietal: Merlot Region: California

89

This organic wine has a bright purple hue with a scent of blackberry jam. On the palette, this wine is full of dark fruit; flavors of cherry, boysenberry and plum wrap around the tongue and have a soft finish. This wine will pair well with multiple dishes and will be a hit with a wide audience. -VFE

Price: $18.99 Maker: Robert Oatley Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc Region: Australia

89

The Robert Oatley Sauvignon Blanc is rich and ripe and what to expect from this region. It shows tropical fruit flavors with herbal under tones and green pepper notes finish this wine beautifully. -KM

Price: $12.00 Maker: The Wait Varietal: Torrontes Region: Argentina

89

Pear and peach aromas explode on the nose and while it smells like this wine could be over powering there is a great balance of acidity. Flavors of pears and apples are crisp and refreshing with a nice long finish. -VFE

Price: $17.00 Maker: J. Lohr Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: California

89

Another great Cabernet from J. Lohr, it displays rich flavors of black cherries, blackberries, currants all kissed with oak. You can often find this wine for under $10 at your local Costco and Total Wine at this price point the wine is a steal. -VFE

Price: $12.99 Maker: Oops Varietal: Cabernet Franc Region: Chile

88

This is a delightful Cabernet Franc blended with the Carmenere grape. The wine gets its name from the discovery of the Carmenere grape in Chile and includes the story on the bottle.

Strong, chocalate and dark fruit aromas lead to a full bodied wine with deep blackberry, black cherry and pepper notes with a smooth finish. You won't be saying Oops! after you purchase this wine. -KM

Price: $16.00 Maker: Benton Lane Varietal: Pinot Gris Region: Oregon

88

This is a delightful pale yellow colored wine. The wine is well balanced with flavors of pear and citrus. The body is smooth and light with a crisp finish. The wine will pair nicely with crab and lobster.

Price: $15.99 Maker: Clos Du Bois Varietal: Riesling Region: California

88

Hints of a classic German Riesling with just enough sweetness a light body and flavors of peaches and pears

Price: $20.00 Maker: Wild Horse Varietal: Merlot Region: California

88

This is a deep purple wine that opens up to a full body with flavors of black cherry, plum, and vanilla with a smooth finish.