Wine: A guide for troubled times

Eric Asimov, from The New York Times, picks wines for "the bon vivant on a budget.”

Boring wines should be avoided at all times, said Eric Asimov in The New York Times, just like dull food. Sure, there are plenty of palatable wines available for $10 or even less. But for just a few dollars more, it’s possible to find wines that offer “excitement and the sort of pleasure that compels me to drink, drink again, and pour another glass.” Here is a handy guide for “the bon vivant on a budget.”

Domaine des Aubuisières/Bernard Fouquet Vouvray Cuvée de Silex 2007 ($16.99)

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