In the Wine Aisle

2005 Conundrum

California, $27

Grapes: a blend including chardonnay, muscat canelli, sauvignon blanc, viognier

Flavors: apricots and muskmelon with creamy vanilla notes and a citrus finish

Alcohol:13.5 percent

Pair with: grilled chicken, corn on the cob, lobster, shellfish, spicy Thai dishes

Where to find it: Ace Beverage, Beltway Fine Wine, Calvert Woodley, Chevy Chase Wine & Spirits, Circle Wine & Liquor, Corridor Wine & Spirits, MacArthur Beverages, Magruder's (District), Rodman's (District), Schneider's of Capitol Hill, Total Wine & More (some locations)

2005 or 2006 Hogue Columbia Valley Riesling

Washington state, $9

Grapes: Riesling (86 percent), Gewurztraminer (14 percent)

Flavors: apricots, peaches and cream balanced by nice acidity, with a dry finish

Alcohol:12.9 percent

Pair with: barbecue sauce, chicken, pork, seafood, spicy Asian dishes

Where to find it: Beltway Fine Wine, Calvert Woodley, Corridor Wine & Spirits, MacArthur Beverages, Rodman's (District), Total Wine & More (some locations)