Globe Plonk Picks

“Sunshine in a bottle, “ said Stephen Meuse of his July budget wine picks in the Boston Globe, You’ve read about three of them on this page already. below are what he said. Buy by Friday and save an additional 5% over the prices below, plus an additional 6.25% over what they will cost on Saturday.

Domaine la Haute Févrie Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie 2007If there’s fish on the grill we’re reaching for the Muscadet, and so should you. This one’s a cafe classic: brisk and savory with a whiff of sea air, a tickle of fizz. Hello, good buy. 11.99; Mixed Case, 10.79; Case, 10.19

2008 Domaine du Rin du Bois Touraine Time to fess up: We’re not Sauvignon Blanc’s biggest fans. But we’ll make an exception when the style is restrained and the aromatics don’t wear us out after one glass. This is fresh, simple, pleasantly fruity. Bottle, 10.99 Mixed Case, 9.89 Case, 9.34

2008 La Vis “DiPinti’’ Trentino Pinot Grigio A problematic varietal hijacked by mass marketers a decade or so ago. To get the goods you have to return to the source: Italy’s extreme north. Bright, fruity aromas and a nice round mouthful; mineral notes add interest; more character than you expect for the price. 12.99; Mixed Case, 11.69; Case, 11.04