Joseph Drouhin Pouilly-Fuisse (poo-YEE fwee-SAY), France

Joseph Drouhin Pouilly-Fuisse has scents of fresh almonds, crisp apples and a hint of citrus, plus a creamy roundness and long finish that sets this P-F apart from the pack.  Pair with caper-butter trout.

Cave de Lugny Macon-Lugny ‘Les Charmes’

Cave de Lugny Macon-Lugny ‘Les Charmes’ from Burgundy – why pay more?  This elegant chamomile-tea-and-apples Burgundy and a plate of oysters or an herbed omelet is an instant escape to Paris, for cheap!