Pop's picks are wines selected by the Pop's staff for overall  quality, delivered to you at the best value.

Italo Cescon Pinot Grigio  A deep yellow, straw-like color. Intense aroma with slight hints of nutmeg, peach, and acacia. A dry, fresh wine with strong, fruity overtones and orange peel. It has a rich, persistent flavor. Is best served with seafood dishes.  $12.99

Cupcake Chardonnay  is a big rich Chard from California’s desirable Central Coast, where the sun drenched grapes create full and elegantly-textured wines. Decadent layers of butter, cream, bright citrus and vanilla melt into a balance of oak and subtle spice. sale $10.99

Arrogant Frog Lily Pad Noir (Pinot Noir) Bright and lovely garnet red color. Aromas of strawberry, cherry and soft spices with a hint of vanilla. Medium-bodied with ripe tannins and acidity. Delicate aromas and a long lasting finish. Sale $8.99 or 2 for $17

Cono Sur Bicycle Pinot Noir This is a voluptuous Pinot Noir with rich fruit notes of cherry, raspberry6, plum and strawberry - enhanced by subtle smoked hints Sale $8.99

R Collection Field Blend is a balanced, structured, medium-to-full bodied wine with firm, juicy tannins and bright acidity. The nose exudes seductive red fruit aromas of ripe raspberries, cherries, boysenberries, and cooked plums. The palate reveals flavors of red currant and blackberry jam with earthy hints of tobacco leaves. The finish is surprisingly lengthy with a lovely texture and exceptional balance. $11.99

Cigar Box Malbec is sourced from a single vineyard, the grapes for this wine were bunch selected and hand harvested. The wines displays aromas of ripe plum and violets along with subtle hints of vanilla. Of great structure, this wine stands out for the meatiness and intense rich flavor while a soft silky finish balances the overall experience. Drink with grilled meat or salmon. Or perhaps locked in your room alone…… $10.99

Cerulli Spinozzi Torre Migliori Montepulciano D’Abruzzo comes from the best area and only D.O.C.G. in Abruzzi called Colline Teramane. It is deep colored and long lived, redolent with complex notes, this wine is a perfect example of the often quoted “ iron fist in a velvet glove. “ Taking it one step further the Cerulli family farms organically and only uses organic manure. $14.99

Line Shack Cabernet Sauvignon Aromas of black cherry, rose petals and currants with hints of mocha, vanilla and leather. Fleshy and concentrated with nicely integrated tannins. $15.99

Riondo Spago Nero Prosecco is effusively fruity and light bodied. It offers terrific floral notes, persistent effervescence, and a clean delicate finish. It is an ideal aperitif and amazing Prosecco. $12.99

Pops Picks updated 8/31/2010