Chereau-Carre Muscadet de Sevre et Maine Sur Lie Chateau de Chasseloir 2002 From a region known for flinty whites great with shellfish. This is as good as it gets.
Aveleda Douro Charamba 2000 Portugal’s red blends are made from obscure indigenous grapes and offer hearty flavors and chewy textures. Nice cherry and spice notes.
Di Majo Norante Sangiovese Terra degli Osci 2002 Why drink overpriced Chianti? Made from the same grape, this delivers lovely blackberry fruit and mineral flavors.
Calatrasi Catarratto Sicilia Terrale 2002 Sicily is coming on strong. This indigenous white shines with pretty apple and lemon flavors and a fresh, minerally finish.
Les Vins Skalli Cabernet Sauvignon Vin de Pays d’Oc 2001 An easygoing red with plum smoke flavors from France’s Mediterranean heartland. It’s also kosher.
