1. Casas Patronales Carmenere 2009 A velvety, well-balanced red from Maule Valley, Chile. $10. WineStyles, 1624 Clarkson Road, Chesterfield, 636.536.0711
2. Vendi Pinot Grigio A fruity, floral Italian white. $7.99. Grapevine Wines, 309 S. Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, 314.909.7044
3. Bodegas Tarima Monastrell A Spanish red that pairs well with spicy tapas and other Spanish dishes. $8.99. The Vino Gallery, 4701 McPherson Ave., St. Louis, 314.932.5665
4. Picpoul de Pinet Côtes du Languedoc A dry white from France that’s great with shellfish and soft cheeses. $9.99. Provisions Gourmet Market, 11615 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur, 314.989.0020
5. Copa Del Rey Cabernet Sauvignon This Chilean red sports aromas of bold dark fruit. $10. WineStyles, 1624 Clarkson Road, Chesterfield, 636.536.0711
6. Grayson Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Full-bodied with a rich nose and a bit of spice. $8.99. Provisions Gourmet Market, 11615 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur, 314.989.0020
7. Clos des Reas Chardonnay Fruity, medium-bodied and best served with hard cheeses or chicken. $8.99. The Vino Gallery, 4701 McPherson Ave., St. Louis, 314.932.5665
8. Le Ferme De Gicon Côtes du Rhone A Grenache and Syrah blend best served with red meat, game and soft cheeses. $9.99. The Vino Gallery, 4701 McPherson Ave., St. Louis, 314.932.5665
9. Robert’s Rock Chardonnay-Chenin Blanc This blend is great with fish, especially scallops. $9.99. Grapevine Wines, 309 S. Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, 314.909.7044
10. Garnacha de Fuego A Spanish Grenache with complex cherry and dark berry flavors. $7.99. Provisions Gourmet Market, 11615 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur, 314.989.0020
This article appears in Sep 1-30, 2010.