Wine For Novices

Six Best Wines Under $20

CNNMoney asked Andrea Robinson, Master Sommelier and author of the annual 'Wine Buying Guide for Everyone,' to identify the best values among widely-available wines. Her 6 picks are in order of body style, lightest to fullest.

See them HERE.

Biltmore Christmas Wine Review

Okay, I told you about our Christmas wine choice HERE. We actually had two bottles of Biltmore Christmas White Wine given to us by our daughter and also by friends Tonda and Keith.

We LOVED it. Hints of Muscat (whats not to love) and delicious citrus. A great smooth white wine that paired well with our dinner.

The WFN family highly recommends it!

$10.99 and you can get it online HERE.

Our Christmas Eve Wine

A gift from my daughter and friends Keith and Tonda (Two identical bottles!- double the fun!) I will let you know what we think. Here are the tasting notes from their website.

Hints of tropical fruits and the aroma of peach, banana, and lemon characterize this semi-sweet blend of Muscat Canelli, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, and Chenin Blanc. A delightful choice with desserts or for sipping at holiday gatherings.

$10.99

Great Italian White Under $20.

2006 Ceretto Blange Arneis ($18) Floral and light, with a flavor recalling oranges and a just-this-side-of spritzy texture, Ceretto's bottling is a textbook rendition of Arneis, Peidmont's most appealing white grape variety.

HT: Food and Wine Magazine

Widely Available

My Favorite Red Under $20.00

Hook & Ladder "The Tillerman" Cabernet Blend Russian River Valley

HOOK & LADDER'S BESTSELLER! The Tillerman is a unique blend of Cabernet, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese from a single vineyard -- The Los Amigos Ranch, where the family lives in Healdsburg. It is the wine families favorite and has layers and layers of lush red fruit combined with complex olive and cedar notes.

$16.00

What is YOUR favorite Red Wine under $20?

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