Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher, who write the Tastings column for The Wall Street Journal, say that the question they get from readers most this time of year is what wine should they bring when they are invited to a dinner party. Dorothy says you should put some effort into the selection and try to find something tasty and trendy. Hot trends in wine right now that won't break the bank (being thrifty is on trend, too) include Prosecco, Malbec from Argentina, naked or un-oaked Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs from Oregon and 2005 Bordeaux, which haven't sold well because of the recession and so are a good value. Take a look:
