Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc is a great buy at $14.99

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Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc is a great buy at $14.99 when compared to pricier, more well-known brands like Cloudy Bay.

WINE PICKS OF THE WEEK: Go to Costco in New Hampshire and check out the Eroica Riesling from Washington State. This is a 92-point rated wine (Wine Enthusiast) selling for $16.69. Its orange aromas and clean, semi-dry taste will transport you to a resort island, where you’ll pine for scallops and crab or maybe a nice spicy Asian dish. It’s a leisurely sipper too.

My second pick is Troublemaker, a red blend that is so ripe in fresh fruit and velvety dry on the finish that you’ll swear you were drinking a $50 bottle. When I sampled this wine from Paso Robles a month ago, it sold for $14.99. Unfortunately, it’s gaining a reputation. The price has climbed to $18.99 and you should load up before the next increase. It’s available at Tutto Bene in downtown Lowell.
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