Surdyk's Spring Wine Sale

When it comes to wine sales, it's pretty hard to beat Surdyk's pricing. Their catalog is available by mail, in-store or you can download it from www.surdyks.com. There are 56 pages of bargains in the catalog. The sale starts March 2. And if you don't want to make the trek down to 3rd and East Hennepin, delivery is available on orders over $100. Here are my picks for every day wines and also for wines you may want to cellar for the long term:

Best Buys in Every Day Wines (pricing per bottle)

• Zinfandel: N/V Rosenblum Vinter's Cuvee XXXII @ $8.49 (regular price $13.99), Castle Rock @ $8.49 (regular price $11.99)
• Chardonnay: Kendall-Jackson "Vinter's Reserve" @ $9.99 (regular price $14.99), Chateau St Jean @ $10.99 (regular price $14.99)
• Cabernet Sauvignon: Chateau St Michelle "Indian Wells" @ $12.99 (regular price $18.99), Columbia Crest "Grand Estates" @ $7.99 (regular price $11.99)
• Meritage: Lyeth @ $12.99 (regular price $16.99)
• Merlot: Columbia Crest "Grand Estate" @ $7.99 (regular price $11.99), Bogle @ $7.99 (regular price $10.99)
• Pinot Noir: Montoya "Monterey" @ $10.99 (regular price $14.99), Castle Rock "Cuvee" @ $8.49 (regular price $11.99)
• Sauvignon Blanc: Kim Crawford @ $12.49 (regular price $17.99)
• Malbec: Trapiche Oak Cask Malbec @ $7.99 (regular price $12.99)
• Syrah: McManis Syrah@ $7.99 (regular price $10.99)

Best Buys in Wines for your Cellar (pricing per bottle)

• Zinfandel: Ridge Pagani Ranch @ $29.99 (regular price $39.99)
• Chardonnay: Grgich Hills @ $35.99 (regular price $49.99), Rombauer @ $27.99 (regular price $37.99)
• Cabernet Sauvignon: Grgich Hills @ $47.99 (regular price $69.99)
• Pinot Noir: Penner-Ash Williamette @ $37.99 (regular price $54.99), Argyle Williamette @ $19.99 (regular price $29.99)