Global Wine Discoveries
We’ve put together a collection of fantastic, affordable wines that you simply won’t find in most wine shops—they’re special “Wegmans Discovery” wines that our team has brought home from around the globe. We chatted with Sherwood Deutsch and Michael Misch (who head up our Wine Team) about how they make their choices, and we’ve provided details to help you pair one
with your next meal.
To make the cut and qualify for this list, these wines have to do three things:
- Taste as good as—or better than—wines costing twice
as much. - Reflect the character of the region where they’re made.
- Pair beautifully with food. Give them a try, and taste what makes these discoveries so special.
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Mas Rabell Winery The fortified farmhouse of Mas Rabell, built in the 14th century, stands at the foot of the castle of Sant Martí Sarroca. It’s after this farmhouse that Torres Mas Rabell, the house wine of the Torres family, is named. Red: You’ll experience a nice blending of blackberries and spice, and a velvety texture, with aromas of licorice and forest fruits. Try it with: Legume/rice dishes with meat and veggies, stews, BBQ. View Product Details White: Many whites from this region are plodding or austere. This one’s packed with lots of ripe tropical fruit flavors and rose/rosemary aromas. Soft tannins make it easy to drink. Try it with: Lightly flavored seafood. Nice with desserts, too. View Product Details |
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Leaf Street Vineyards We did a year’s worth of tastings to find a California wine that’s not a “fruit bomb.” This Napa Valley wine-producing house isn’t famous (yet). They’re still under the radar, but their wines are delicious! Chardonnay: You’ll taste bright peach/pear aromas, gentle hints of apple pie and toasted French oak, and a crisp finish.
Try it with: White meats, lighter fare, salads, soft-ripened cheeses. View Product Details Merlot: No big tannins here, just easy-drinking smoky cherry flavors and a very soft, mild finish. A touch of spice.
Try it with: Seafood, Asian foods, and poultry dishes. View Product Details |
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Cave de Rasteau Founded in 1925, Cave de Rasteau is one of the oldest cooperative wineries in the south Rhône Valley. Le ‘R’ du Rhône Red Côtes Du Rhône: Each glass is powerful, dark, and bold, with lush berry/plum flavors, velvety tannins, and a long, spice-black tea finish. Try it with: Slow-cooked beef dishes, wild game. View Product Details |
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SilverGum The grapes for these excellent everyday wines are harvested from family vineyards throughout Australia’s premium wine regions. Known for their versatility, these wines are fruit-focused—and another great value. Shiraz: Juicy and rich, SilverGum’s shiraz has berry-fruity flavors, fruity aromas, soft tannins, and a lingering finish.
Try it with: Robust, strongly flavored meats, including slow-cooked beef dishes, and Cheddar. View Product Details Chardonnay: This bottle delivers a nicely complex blend of ripe melon, peach, and tropical fruit flavors with toasted honey notes and a whisper of oak.
Try it with: Lamb, chicken, seafood, or rice dishes. View Product Details |
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Le Altane Loyal customers of a 19th-century bar in Old Milan insisted that the wine-savvy owner select wines for their cellars. His heirs now run the wineries that produce Le Altane wines.
Pinot Grigio: This pinot features a wild flower bouquet with hints of honey. Soft, fresh, and lively with a lingering taste of ripe pears.
Try it with: Shellfish, salads, white meats, fish, antipasto. View Product Details Montepulciano D’Abruzzo: A medium-textured wine with an intense berry-like bouquet. The blackberry jam flavor and good tannins will balance elements in Italian foods without overpowering them.
Try it with: Chicken Parmesan, grilled veggies, beef, and red-sauce pasta meals. View Product Details |
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Bodegas Molino Winery From a winery established in 1883, nestled in the eastern foothills of the Andes—these wines are created from hand-picked grapes grown in Argentina’s most famous wine region, Mendoza, near the Cuyo Valley. Malbec: This wine has old world-style fruit. It’s not overpowering, heavy or inky like some regional reds. Malbec is the red grape of Argentina, and it’s perfected in this excellent food-loving red. Try it with: Beef in any form—roasted, slow-cooked, hearty stews. View Product Details Torrentes: Unoaked and made with Argentina’s indigenous white grape, this lean wine is beautifully floral in fragrance with a fruity-steely style. Try it with: Appetizers, lighter fare. View Product Details |
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