Selected with Care
Our experts chose these wines with you in mind.
Each month, our experts highlight wines from our extensive selection. They take a lot into consideration—from flavor profile and food pairings to winemakers’ stories—all to help you find something you’ll really love on your next shopping trip. Be sure to check the wine aisle for their August picks.
Skater Girl Pinot Noir
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Light-bodied fruity red |
Cherry, pomegranate, raspberry |
Pork, poultry, game bird, root vegetables & mushrooms |
Skater Girl wines are named in honor of Maggie, the skateboarding bulldog whose likeness appears on the label. Even if you typically enjoy a bolder red, don’t pass up this versatile selection—its distinctive color, level of body, and long finish please lovers of bolder wines such as cabernet sauvignon as well as traditional pinot noir. These characteristics make it a great match for many main dishes, and especially complement the sweet and savory flavors of pork. Enjoy it for National Pinot Noir Day on August 18!
Château Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Chardonnay
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Medium-bodied white |
Tropical fruit, pineapple, butterscotch |
Salmon, crab, pork & poultry |
The grapes for this chardonnay are sourced from the Wahluke Slope in Grant County, Washington. The wine’s irresistible tropical-fruit flavor is typical of relatively warm sites such as this one. It ages in American and French oak barrels for six months on the lees. Malolactic fermentation takes place to add softness, balance, and depth.
Loveland Scarlet Knight Red
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Medium-bodied red |
Vanilla spice, French oak, red currant, red cherry |
Beef, pork, barbecue, roasted chicken, grilled portabella mushrooms & roasted fennel |
Winemaker Nancy Walker of Grove Street Winery created this 2016 vintage, which showcases an outstanding Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon harvest, as well as other varietals from premium California vineyards. The wine undergoes a stainless steel fermentation regime with French oak, imparting subtly spicy oak notes.
Waipapa Bay Rosé
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Light-bodied & fruity white |
Raspberry, strawberry, rose petal, summer spices |
Most white meats, fish & vegetables |
Located on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island between Marlborough and the city of Christchurch, Waipapa Bay lies beneath the snow-capped Kaikoura Mountains, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It doesn’t get much more picturesque than that! This rosé is made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes, which experience 24 hours of skin contact during the aging process, yielding a beautiful pale salmon hue. Serve it lightly chilled, on its own or with summery fare.
Meet Our Experts
Scott is a wine buyer who specializes in whites and sparkling wines, but in his leisure time he enjoys a full-bodied cabernet sauvignon with a full plate of chicken parmesan, pasta, and red sauce.
Andrew is a wine buyer who specializes in old world wines from France, Italy and Spain. His advice on choosing a good bottle of wine is to pair it to match the intensity of the food. Fatty meats, such as ribeye steaks, work great with a bold red wine like a cabernet sauvignon or Sangiovese.
Erik, a wine buyer, has tried wines produced all over the world. He loves big bold cabs from California to fresh rosés on a warm summer evening. He is always looking for the next great wine.
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