In the Wine Aisle

2005 Cantina del Taburno Falanghina

Italy, $15

Flavors: delicate, soft lemon and apple with stony minerality

Alcohol:13 percent

Pair with: fish and chips, fried oysters, seafood, shrimp, squid, white meats

Where to find it: Rodman's (some locations), FineWine.com

2004 Edna Valley Vineyard Syrah

California, $15

Flavors: rich, full-bodied with smoky black cherry, blackberry

Alcohol:13.6 percent

Pair with: duck, lamb, pork, venison

Where to find it: Calvert Woodley, Magruder's (District)

2005/2006 Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé

South Africa, $13

Flavors: lively red berry and pomegranate with a dry finish

Alcohol:13.5 percent

Pair with: hors d'oeuvres, picnics, salmon, tuna

Where to find it: Calvert Woodley, Rodman's (some locations), the Wine Specialist, State Line Liquors

2005/2006 Brancott Sauvignon Blanc

New Zealand, $8

Flavors: crisp with tropical fruit and lively lime-like acidity

Alcohol:14 percent

Pair with: grilled fish, seafood, spicy dishes, Thai food

Where to find it: Beltway Fine Wines, Calvert Woodley, Circle Wine & Liquors, Corridor Wine & Spirits, Whole Foods Market (some locations), Magruder's (District), Rodman's (some locations), Total Wine & More (some locations), the Wine Specialist

Retailers: Beltway Fine Wines, 8727 Loch Raven Blvd., Towson, 410-668-8884; Calvert Woodley, 4339 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-966-0445; Circle Wine & Liquors, 5501 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-966-0600; Corridor Wine & Spirits, 3321 Corridor Marketplace, Laurel, 301-617-8507; FineWine.com, 1351 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, 703-356-6500; Magruder's, 5626 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-244-7800; Pearson's, 2436 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-333-6666; Rodman's, multiple locations, http://www.rodmans.com; State Line Liquors, 1610 Elkton Rd., Elkton, Md., 800-446-9463; Total Wine & More, multiple locations, http://www.totalwine.com; Whole Foods Market, multiple locations, http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com; the Wine Specialist, 2115 M St. NW, 202-833-0707.