The $100 Wine Challenge with Lisa Haley

The L'Abattoir restaurant director (and VanMag's 2017 sommelier of the year) shares her top wine picks.

The L’Abattoir restaurant director (and VanMag’s 2017 sommelier of the year) shares her top wine picks.

Foradori Dolomiti Teroldego 2014, Italy, $34Off-the-beaten-path wine from the world’s best teroldego producer. (How many are there?) For cabernet lovers who want to branch out.

Domaine Vacheron Sancerre 2015, France, $43Here’s my budget buster. Serious Sancerre from one of the region’s great producers. Sauvignon blanc at its best.

Hidalgo Manzanilla La Gitana, Spain, $25.50This puts us over budget by $2.50, but you can open the bottle and take the week to finish it. Saline, nutty and fresh. A perfect aperitif or after dinner with some salty cheese.