VineThings Wine Picks

VineThings does not sell wine nor do we endorse a particular Winery, these are just a few of our favorite things:



Wines to have on hand for Entertaining (under $15)

Sparkling:

Lunetta Prosecco, - Italy

White:

Simi Sauvignon Blanc - Sonoma County, California

Benziger Chardonnay – Carneros, California

Red:

Casillero Del Diablo Carmenere – Chile

Chateau St. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon – Columbia Valley, Washington



Wines to bring to a Dinner Party (under $25):

Ferrari Carano Fume Blanc – Sonoma County, California

Castello Banfi San Angelo Pinot Grigio – Tuscany, Italy

Starmont Merryvale Chardonnay – Napa, California

BV Pinot Noir – Carneros, California

Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon – Puente Alto, Chile

Banfi Rosa Regale (Sparkling) – Piedmont, Italy



Great Gifts for the Red Wine Connoisseur

Under $20:

Rodney Strong Pinot Noir – Russian River, California

St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon – Sonoma, California

MontGras Quattro Red Blend (Cabernet, Malbec, Carmenere, Syrah) – Chile

Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva – Tuscany, Italy

$20 - $30:

Rutherford Hill Merlot – Rutherford, California

Clos du Bois Marlstone (Cabernet, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Merlot) – Sonoma, California

Simi Cabernet Sauvignon – Sonoma, California

Secco Bertani Valpolicella Valpantena – Italy

Marques de Caceres Rioja Reserva – Rioja, Spain

$30 - $50:

Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra, Australia

Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa, California

Sanford Santa Rita Pinot Noir – California

Luxury Wines $50 and up:

Grgich Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa, California

Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa, California

Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino – Tuscany, Italy

Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon – Puente Alto, Chile



Impressive Gifts for the White Wine Lover

Under $20:

Banfi Principessa Gavia Gavi – Piedmont, Italy

Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc/Viognier Blend – California

Cambria Catherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay – Santa Maria Valley, California

$20 - $30:

Caymus Conundrum – California

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, New Zealand

Louis Jadot Pouilly Fuisse – Burgundy, France

Over $30:

Ferrari Carano Chardonnay – Sonoma, California

Stags Leap Chardonnay – Napa, California



Sparkling Wine and Champagne:

Cristalino Brut – Spain (under $10)

Korbel – California (under $15)

Niebaum Coppola Sofia Blanc de Blanc – California (under $25)

Rosa Regale Brachetto – Piedmont, Italy (uner $25)

GH Mumm Brut Champagne – Champagne, France (under $45)



Wines with Fun Names/Labels(under $20)

Middle Sister Rebel Red Blend (Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon) – California

Pro-mis-Q-ous (Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet, Petit Syrah) – California

Montes Cherub Rose of Syrah – Colchagua Valley, Chile

The Birdman Pinot Grigio – California

Lost Angel Muscat Canelli – Paso Robles, California



Party Wines on a Budget (1.5L under $10)

Riunite Lambrusco – Italy

SutterHome Moscato – California

Cavit Pinot Grigio – Italy

Barefoot Chardonnay – California

Frontera Cabernet/Merlot - Chile