Red, or white?

"California's New Red Wine Values" (from http://www.winespectator.com/)

This report and the accompanying chart spotlight the new world of red-wine values from California. We have listed 50 wines that cost less than $20 and scored 85 points or higher (or very good, on Wine Spectator's 100-point scale). All are produced in generous quantities and are from recent vintages, and so should be widely available across the country. (And don't forget that many of these producers make good value whites, too.)

Our diverse list includes 13 Zinfandels, 10 Pinot Noirs, eight Cabernet Sauvignons, seven Merlots and a few Syrahs and blends. Many of these wines are from well-known appellations such as Russian River Valley, Amador County and Santa Barbara. Others represent appellations you may not be familiar with, such as Suisun Valley, which is southeast of Napa; growers there have been selling Suisun Valley grapes to Napa and Sonoma vintners for more than 20 years.

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"The World's Great New Whites" (from www.foodandwine.com)

Good white wine is now being made in more places than ever before. While serious winemakers once aspired only to make serious reds, they've discovered white wine has equal—and perhaps even greater—rewards. They have been lavishing more time, attention and talent (to say nothing of money) on grapes like Albariño, Sauvignon Blanc and Falanghina. And yes, on Chardonnay, too.

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