Frugal MacDoogal Staff Picks

"This Riesling is a different expression than the Riesling most are familiar with. It is DRY and tastes not only of apricots, white peach, and green apple, but of slate, streel, and petrol. Sourced from the Willamette Valley, only 300 cases were made."

"Juicy, tangy, bright fruits and soft tannins with a hint of spice on the mid-palate. Fireside crushable."

"Premier cru and Grand cru fruit, this champagne is so classically delicious. Mostly Pinot Noir, the wine smells and tastes of wild red fruits and some toast. It is bright and refreshing!"

"This wine is full of raspberries cherries, and strawberries. It has a touch of earth and great acidity. The Pinot's lower tannins make it an amazing pair with white meat like turkey. This is a perfect holiday red!"

"This sweet Italian red is a must have for the holidays. The color! The bubbles! The sweet touch! It is great as a dessert by itself or with pizza and appetizers on a cozy night in."

"Champagne is food wine! 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay, this bottle of bubs is fruit driven with pear, apple, and floral notes. Aged for 2-3 years, this CHampagne was made for a meal and is a bang for your buck--or should I say bang for your bubs!"

"A great Washington Cab featuring earthy notes of leather, graphite, and smoke followed by black cherries, raspberries, and plums. Slightly oaked, a subtle taste of cedar and vanilla. Medium body and balanced acidity make it an ideal food pairing."

"This classic southern Rhone GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre) rocks! Chateauneuf-du-Pape quality for a fraction of the price. It tastes of rich black and red fruit with mocha and spice on the finish."

"This wine is at its peak, right and ready to drink. Full bodied Tempranillo with a great balance of pie-fillin' fruits and oak. $19.99 for Frugal Rewards members is a steal."

"This Blanc de Noirs is made up of Meunier and Pinot Noir, giving it crazy expressive flavors of blackberries, plums, and blueberries with a touch of spice. The price for this quality Champagne is hard to beat."

"This is a great Italian red. Perfect for the holidays! Just what I want in a bottle. Only ten bucks, cherries, herbs, tobacco--can't beat it!"