Beans, beans, a glorious staple. They last forever—eat ’em whenever you’re able! Whether stewed with pork or blended into a silky soup, don’t skimp on the herbs and spices and you’ll end up with a hearty, comforting meal on your table. Earthy rusticity is the name of the wine game here, whether that’s muscular Uruguayan reds or piney-cool Retsina.
BOUNDARY BREAKS
COOL-CLIMATE CAB FRANC WITH PORK & BEANS
- 2018 Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc $20
- 2017 Finger Lakes Bubbly Dry Riesling $20
- 2017 Finger Lakes Ovid Line North Medium Dry Riesling $19
Boundary Breaks, Lodi, NY
FOX RUN
FLX RIESLING WITH LEMONY BEAN SALAD
- 2018 Finger Lakes Dry Riesling $18
- 2017 Seneca Lake Kaiser Vineyard
Chardonnay $17 - 2017 Finger Lakes Doyle Family Chardonnay $13
Fox Run Vineyards, Penn Yan, NY
CABRIZ
DÃO ROSÉ
WITH WHITE BEANS, CLAMS & SAUSAGE
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Imported from Portugal by Tri-Vin Imports, New Rochelle, NY
- 2019 Dão Colheita Seleccionada Rosé $11
- 2017 Dão Colheita Seleccionada $10
- 2019 Dão Colheita Seleccionada Branco $11
URUGUYAN RED WITH BLACK BEAN AREPAS
BODEGA GARZÓN
- 2018 Garzón Reserva Tannat $20
- 2018 Garzón Reserva Marselan $20
- 2019 Garzón Reserva Albariño $20
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Imported from Uruguay by Pacific Highway Wines, Greensboro, NC
GREEK WINE CELLARS
RETSINA WITH GARLICKY GIGANTES
- Retsina of Attika Kourtaki $9
- 2017 Crete Kourtaki $12
- 2016 Nemea Kouros Agiorgitiko $13
Imported from Greece by Nestor Imports, NY
LA JUNTA
CHILEAN MALBEC WITH PINTO BEAN TACOS
- 2018 Curicó Valley Momentos Reserve
Malbec $11 - 2017 Curicó Valley Gran Reserva
Cabernet Franc $17 - 2017 Curicó Valley Carignan $18
Imported from Chile by D&M New World Management, Freeport, NY
E. GUIGAL
RHÔNE RED WITH DUCK & WHITE BEANS
- 2015 Côtes du Rhône (red) $18
- 2016 Côtes du Rhône (red) $18
- 2017 Côtes du Rhône Blanc $18
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Imported from France by Vintus, Pleasantville, NY
LAMOREAUX LANDING
SENECA LAKE RIESLING
WITH CANNELLINI BEAN DIP
- 2018 Finger Lakes Dry Riesling $15
- 2017 Finger Lakes Reserve Chardonnay $20
- 2018 Finger Lakes Semi-Dry Riesling $15
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Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars, Lodi, NY
SKETCHBOOK
FRESH CHARDONNAY
WITH WHITE BEAN AND CELERY ROOT SOUP
- 2016 Mendocino County Artist’s Red $18
- 2018 Mendocino County Chardonnay $18
- 2017 Mendocino County Artist’s Red $18
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Mendocino Wine Company, Ukiah, CA
TASCA D’ALMERITA
VOLCANIC RED WITH ITALIAN BEAN SOUP
- 2017 Sicilia Tenuta Regaleali Nero d’Avola $15
- 2017 Sicilia Sallier de la Tour Nero d’Avola $17
- 2017 Sicilia Sallier de la Tour Grillo $17
Imported from Italy by Leonardo LoCascio Selections/Winebow Imports, NY
Our Value All-Stars outperformed all the competition in the $20-or-less category in our tastings over the past 12 months. After our editors made their selections, we offered wineries the opportunity to promote their recognition with a bottle image and link to their site.
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