Low-Alcohol Summer Wines
Most of these lower-alcohol wines from four Philadelphia restaurants are also available retail. Percentages reflect the alcohol content. Prices are per bottle.
Most of these lower-alcohol wines from four Philadelphia restaurants are also available retail. Percentages reflect the alcohol content. Prices are per bottle.
Meritage, 500 S. 20th St., 215-985-1922
2005 Montinore Riesling, Oregon, 12%, $36; also at selected state wine stores, $10.99.
2005 Orvieto Antinore "Campogrande," Italy, 11.5%, $34.
2004 Château Bonnet (Bordeaux), France, 12%, $45; at selected state wine stores, $12.99.
707, 707 Chestnut St., 215-922-7770
2006 Rudi Wiest Riesling, Germany, 10%, $47.50; at selected state wine stores by special order, $11.69.
2006 Salneval Albariño, Spain, 12.5%, $45; at selected state wine stores, $9.99.
2005 Lurton "Les Salice" Pinot Noir, France, 13%, $45; at selected state stores, $11.29.
2006 Huber Zweigelt, Austria, 13%, $55; at selected state stores, $14.99.
Vintage, 129 S. 13th, 215-922-3095
Prosecco Fantinel, nonvintage, Italy, 11.5%, $30; at selected state wine stores by special order, $11.39.
2005 Rudolph Mueller, Riesling Kabinett, Germany, 8%, $31; at selected state wine stores by special order, $10.29.
Vinho Verde Casal Garcia, nonvintage, Portugal, 10.5%, $30; at selected state wine stores by special order, $9.49.
2004 Château Saint Sulpice, France, 12.5%, $38; at selected state wine stores by special order, $10.29.
Tria, 123 S. 18th St., 215-972-8742
Rosé Cava Brut Marqués de Monistrol, non-vintage, Spain, 12%, $34.50; at selected state stores by special order, $14.99.
2006 Domaine de la Potine Sauvignon Blanc, France, 12%, $40; at selected state stores by special order, $10.99.
2006 Standing Stone Vineyards Riesling, New York State, 11.7%, $42.50; at selected state stores by special order, $13.99.
2005 Allegrini Valpolicella "Classico," Italy, 12.5%, $40; at selected state stores, $12.99.
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