2021 Yves Cuilleron, “Les Vignes d’à Côté,” Roussanne — This family estate, based in France’s northern Rhône Valley, has vineyards in top appellations including Condrieu, Saint Joseph, and Côte Rôtie.

They also make some more affordable wines from the Collines Rhodaniennes, an IGP classified in 2009 that encompasses much of the northern Rhône, but allows a larger production area and more freedom in winemaking and grape varieties. This 100% Roussanne (called Vignes d’à Côté because it is sourced from vines next to, or “à côté,” top appellation areas), comes from vineyards just south of Condrieu. It is rich and aromatic, with flavors of ripe orchard fruit and balancing fresh citrus notes. Enjoy anytime, with shellfish, such as mussels in white wine, or roast chicken. $21

2022 Gañeta, Getariako Txakolina — Txakoli (cha-ko-LEE) wines come from northern Spain’s Basque region, west of San Sebastián. They are typically light and crisp, with fresh citrus flavors and a bit of effervescence from natural carbonation. This one comes from the Getariako Txakolina zone and is made from the indigenous white grape, Hondarrabi Zuri, dry-framed on steep hillsides overlooking the Atlantic coast. It is a classic Getariako Txakolina: light and lively with notes of citrus, a touch of ocean air, and refreshing acidity. It also has some inviting roundness on the palate that adds a bit of depth and body to this quintessential summer wine. Txakolinas are meant to be enjoyed chilled while young and fresh, and they are no-brainers for tapas or any kind of seafood. $19

2020 Hahn Estate, Appellation Series, GSM — Swiss natives Nicky and Gaby Hahn first came to California’s Santa Lucia Highlands in the late 1970s and, recognizing the potential of the region to produce great wines, established their Monterey County winery in 1980. It remains a family operation today, with six sustainably farmed estate vineyards, two of which are in Arroyo Seco, the main source of this wine. Arroyo Seco is one of California’s smallest AVAs with one of the longest growing seasons, thanks to cooling afternoon breezes that enable the fruit to ripen slowly and develop full flavor and vibrant acidity. This Rhône-inspired red is 86% Grenache, 12% Syrah, and 2% Mourvèdre, aged in French oak for 11 months. It is elegant, velvety, and beautifully balanced, with aromas and flavors of red and black fruit and underlying notes of warm spice. Great with food or on its own. $23

2020 Terres Blondes, Cabernet Franc — Jean-Sébastien Marionnet is the son of highly esteemed winemaker Henry Marionnet. Today Jean-Sébastien oversees his family estate in the eastern part of the Touraine district of France’s Loire Valley. Their vineyards lie between the Loire and Cher Rivers, where the mild climate provides shelter from spring frosts and allows the fruit to mature fully. Jean-Sébastien farms organically and, for his Terres Blondes wines, contracts with like-minded local growers to produce amazing values that are expressive of the grape and terroir. This Cab Franc is made using carbonic maceration and is fresh and tasty with flavors of red fruit, savory herbs, a touch of earth, and classic Cab Franc spice. With its good acidity it’s a very versatile food wine. $15

2020 Tenuta Sant’Antonio, “Nanfrè” Valpolicella — This family winery is located in the eastern part of northern Italy’s Valpolicella district. The Castagnedi brothers inherited 50 acres of vines from their father, then acquired a further 75 acres of top-quality vineyards on Monti Garbi. Although much Valpolicella production comes from the western side of the region, the soils to the east have more calcium carbonate, which imparts more acidity and bolder cherry fruit flavors to the wines. “Nanfrè” is their young Valpolicella, made from 70% Corvina and 30% Rondinella. It is unoaked and incorporates no dried grapes, producing a fresh, vibrant and juicy wine, low in alcohol and light in body, but full of dark fruit flavor with notes of garrigue and spice. Great for pasta, poultry, or Leoncini ham. $15.25

2019 Quinta da Aveleda, 12 Knights “Opulent Red” — Aveleda is based in the northern Minho region of Portugal, best known for producing Vinho Verde. The winery has been run by the Guedes family for over three centuries and has long been admired as a top producer of the fresh white wines of the region. So we were surprised to find this rich, bold, velvety red from the same winery. It is made from the red grapes, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Syrah, and Alicante Bouschet, grown on the clay-limestone soils around Lisboa, on central Portugal’s Atlantic coast. Aged six months in French and American oak, it is complex, full-bodied, and full of ripe red fruit and a bit of toasty spice. In short, Opulent. They suggest serving it for your knighthood, at a roundtable. $15