After graduating from the Walla Walla Wine Institute, she moved to France where she completed a master’s program in international wine business and spent 12 years working in the Languedoc region. Upon returning to Walla Walla, she founded Sapere Originis, importing sustainably farmed wines from select wineries (the name means “know the source”). For her own wines she is able to source fruit from premium lots of wine, having developed strong relationships in Walla Walla over the years. By keeping these sources confidential (in this case not revealing the source), she is able to offer them at great value. This Sauv Blanc is fresh and crisp, with notes of citrus, orchard fruit, and notes of fresh herbs. Ready to enjoy anytime, it would be perfect with seafood pasta. $21

2019 Soos Creek Wine Cellars, Sundance Red — David Larsen got his start as a member of the Boeing Wine Club and was one of the first to establish his own winery. His first commercial vintage was 1989 and today Soos Creek remains a small, but highly respected family winery specializing in Washington red wines. As a Boeing Wine Club member, David worked with some of the state’s top vineyards early on and he still has access to some of the best fruit in the state. This wine is 67% Merlot, 25% Cab Sauv, and 8% Cab Franc, sourced from Ciel du Cheval and Klipsun vineyards on Red Mountain, and Dineen, in the Rattlesnake Hills. Aged 21 months in 10% new French oak, it is smooth and tasty, with good structure, dusty tannins, and inviting flavors of black currant. $25

2021 Domaine Lafond, Côtes du Rhône, Roc-Épine — This winery dates back to 1780 and is still based in the village of Tavel, in the Côtes du Rhône. The winery has been passed down from father to son over the years, acquiring vineyard property in other appellations along the way, and today they produce wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac, and Tavel. They received organic certification in 2012. This wine is 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah, sourced from vineyards between Tavel and Lirac with differing soil types. It is aged four to five months in stainless steel and is fresh, smooth, and savory, with concentrated notes of ripe red fruit, garrigue, and plenty of rustic earthy charm. Enjoy it over the next few years with pork, grilled or roasted poultry, a hearty bean soup, or cassoulet. $16

2021 Vignobles des Doms, Côtes du Rhône Blanc — The Lavau family’s roots are in Bordeaux but they spent decades in Tunisia developing a successful wine business. In 1962 Jean-Guy Lavau returned to France and settled in the Côte du Rhône village of Sablet. His sons now oversee the family business with 180 hectares of vines in the Rhône Valley plus partnerships with over 350 growers in the area. With such resources, they are able to produce many delicious and surprisingly affordable wines. This blend of 60% Grenache Blanc and 40% Viognier has become a shop favorite. It has lovely notes of white peach and citrus with soft floral overtones. Medium-bodied and aromatic with fresh, balancing acidity, it’s a versatile food wine, especially with fish dishes or poultry. $15

2018 Ego Bodegas, Gorú Gold — Spanish native Santos Ortiz and Ioana Paunescu, from Romania, founded their winery on three principles: Ego (the concept of I), Talento (the ability to carry out a task), and Infinito (the power to dream without borders). They began in 2011 with limited resources but abundant talent and energy and a vineyard site not far from the city of Jumilla, with about 35 hectares of vines, planted mostly to native varietals, like Monastrell. Their Gorú Gold is a blend of Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah, aged 12 months in new and used American, French, and Romanian oak barrels. It is medium bodied and complex, with notes of dark fruit and mocha, good structure, and moderate tannins. Enjoy with grilled red meats, stews, or Jumillano gazpacho. $17

2021 Lapostolle, Grand Selection, Carmenère — Lapostolle was founded in Chile in 1994 by Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle and her husband Cyril de Bournet (whose family controlled the Grand Marnier spirits brand at the time). After visiting Chile, they fell in love with the Apalta Valley and saw the potential to produce high quality wines there thanks to the exceptional terroir and climatic conditions. Today the seventh generation of the family runs the winery, still honoring their motto: “French in essence, Chilean by birth.” This wine is 85% Carmenère, 6% Cab Franc, 5% Syrah, and 4% Grenache, sourced from Las Kuras Vineyard in central Chile’s Rapel Valley and aged about eight months in second use French oak and stainless steel. It is medium-bodied and well-structured, with nice red fruit flavors, juicy tannins, and fresh herbs. Great with red meat dishes and stews. $16.50