2017 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Rosé of Pinot Noir ($35)A Burgundian star noted for his sensational whites, Colin-Morey now also makes a savory, pretty rosé.
Bright Whites
2016 Mouton-Cadet Blanc ($12) Intensely fruity, this easy drinking, big-brand sauvignon blanc blend is the ideal refrigerator white.
2016 Momo Sauvignon Blanc ($15) A crisp New Zealand sauvignon blanc is everyone’s go-to white; this one from famed Seresin Estate offers lovely ripe nectarine flavors.
2015 Royal Tokaji The Oddity Furmint ($19)Dry furmint from Hungary continues to win fans. The Oddity brilliantly shows off the grape’s crisp minerality.
2016 Chateau Guiraud Le G Bordeaux Blanc Sec ($20)Sweet wines are not in great demand, so sauternes châteaux have been shifting more production to bone-dry, brilliant examples such as this one.
2017 Tasca d’Almerita Fondazione Whitaker Grillo Mozia ($22) From a historic vineyard on a tiny island off Sicily, this fantastic, refreshing white from grillo grapes has an earthy, salty-air character.
2015 Cune Rioja Blanco Seco Monopole Clasico ($26) The winery’s long-abandoned, old-style white included a bit of Manzanilla sherry; this is a zesty, deep, complex remake.
2017 Weingut Keller Riesling Limestone ($29) One of Germany’s top producers, Keller makes rieslings to savor. This juicy, round entry level wine just dances on the tongue.
2016 Sylvain Pataille Aligoté ($30) The other white grape of Burgundy, aligoté, remains a hot item at wine bars. Pataille is a master of the grape.
2016 Matthiasson Linda Vista Chardonnay ($30) Steve Matthiasson is a leader of the new style, more-restrained California wine movement. This mineral-laced chardonnay is his most affordable bottle.