If you like a fine dry white wine but don't care for the heavy-handed oak found in many chardonnays or the herbal bite of many sauvignon blancs, this may be the wine for you. Forget the prevailing image of Riesling as sweet wine. This is dry without being severe, a crisp and flavorful wine at a most attractive price. It displays classic riesling flavors of tart apple, peach, minerals and lime. Its finish is long and satisfying for an under-$10 wine. Great value!

— Michael Dresser

Wine Find: 2009 Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling

From: Columbia Valley, Wash.

Price: $9

Serve with: Fish, shrimp, oysters