Sometimes a wine region’s reputation drives up the prices of its bottlings. That hasn’t happened in the places below—yet.
Galicia
try
2006 Gaba Do Xil ($15)
From star producer Telmo Rodriguez, this lush Spanish white is made from the Godello grape.
Douro
try
2007 Crasto ($20)
A dark-berried red blend made with four grapes indigenous to this Portuguese region.
Languedoc
try
2005 Domaine de Nizas ($19)
This super-peppery French red blends Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre.
Tips
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- Wines for Takeout
- Most Wine-Friendly Food: Roast Chicken
- Best Cocktail: Sidecar
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- Eating in Wine Country
- Next Great Wine Regions
- The Glories of Greece
- Beer & Cheese
- Brit Book Gods
- Wine-Shop Stars
- Must-Have Glasses
- Easy Wine Remedies
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