Wine & Spirits – Winter 2017

In “100 Best Buys of the Year,” the Wine & Spirits tasting panel provides a list of drinkable wines to enjoy every day that won’t break your budget. The panel writes: “All offer the lowest prices for the highest scores in their categories—and most all of them are under $25.” Included in the list:

TENUTA DI FESSINA Erse Etna Bianco 2016 – 93 points
Initially reticent in its flinty and acacia scents, Erse becomes exuberant after a few hours with air, offering vibrant flavors of yellow apple and fresh lemon swirling with notes of dried herbs. Its flavors deepen into almond skin, raw honey and smoke, buoyed by mouthwatering acidity that makes you crave the sweet fleshiness of grilled shrimp.”