4 wines that go easy on your wallet

For those times when your money is best spent on things other than wine, here are four tasty options that go easy on the wallet.

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Protos Verdejo 2015

Rueda, Spain, $13

Crisp and refreshing with flavors of nectarines and almonds, this delightful white wine is an ideal starter for your evening. It will also pair well with lighter dishes or salads. Alcohol by volume: 13 percent.

M. Touton Selection: Available in the District at Capital City Wine & Spirits, Cleveland Park Wine and Spirits, Grand Cata, Rodman’s. Available in Maryland at Old Farm Liquors in Frederick, Rosewick Wine & Spirits in La Plata.

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Espírito do Côa Tinto 2013

Beira Interior, Portugal, $10

The Espírito do Coa wines, both red and white, illustrate why Portugal is the source of some of the world’s best wine values today. This blend of tempranillo and mencia is an ideal red for casual dinners: burgers off the grill, Peruvian chicken takeout or pizza. ABV: 13 percent.

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Distributed by Dionysus: Available in the District at Cleveland Park Wine and Spirits, Rodman’s. Available in Maryland at Bradley Food & Beverage in Bethesda; on the list at Tavira in Chevy Chase. Available in Virginia at Foods of All Nations in Charlottesville, J. Emerson Fine Wines & Cheese and Union Market in Richmond.

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Espírito do Côa Branco 2015

Beira Interior, Portugal, $10

Another tasty, refreshing white wine, this will help you cross two more grapes off your list: It’s a blend of Síria and Fonte Cal. More important, it’s delicious, both by itself and with simple dinners. ABV: 12.5 percent.

Distributed by Dionysus: Available in the District at Cleveland Park Wine and Spirits, Rodman’s. Available in Maryland at Bradley Food & Beverage in Bethesda; on the list at Tavira in Chevy Chase. Available in Virginia at Cheesetique (Shirlington), Foods of All Nations in Charlottesville, J. Emerson Fine Wines & Cheese and Union Market in Richmond, Vienna Vintner in Vienna.

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Domaine de l’Hémonière Sauvignon 2015

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Touraine, France, $12

This is good, basic sauvignon blanc, showing some mineral character along with slightly grassy flavors and grapefruit. ABV: 13 percent.

Distributed by Elite: Available in the District at Ace Beverage, Calvert Woodley, Connecticut Avenue Wine & Liquor, Rodman’s, Tenley Wine & Liquor, Wardman Wines; on the list at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab. Available in Maryland at Longmeadow Wine & Liquors in Hagerstown, May’s Chapel Wine & Spirit Shop in Timonium; on the list at Wine Kitchen in Frederick. Available in Virginia at Altura Wine & Gourmet in Alexandria, Arrowine and Cheese in Arlington, the Caboose in Ashland, Leesburg Vintner in Leesburg, Total Wine & More (Sterling), Whole Foods Market (Charlottesville), Wine Cabinet in Reston; on the list at Liberty Tavern in Arlington, L’Opossum in Richmond, Wine Kitchen (Leesburg, Purcellville).

Availability information is based on distributor records. Wines might not be in stock at every listed store and might be sold at additional stores. Prices are approximate. Check Winesearcher.com to verify availability, or ask a favorite wine store to order through a distributor.

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