New from the Meadowcroft Family of Wines is the Magito label — winemaker Tom Meadowcroft’s middle tier of wines — offering high quality blends from vineyards in Napa, Sonoma and other California regions at affordable prices. These are fruity, “New World style” wines that are immediately approachable and easy to enjoy alone or with food.

I tried all three of the Magito wines a few weeks ago. I thought they were each tasty and particularly appreciated that they showed some restraint. Fruit forward, yes, but balanced. Here are my notes:

Magito 2006 Highlands Cabernet Blend Sonoma County ($18). Bright, with lifted, aromatic red berry, soft spices, and a juicy finish. Quite food friendly. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Cabernet Franc (20%) and Merlot. Ready to drink now and over the next couple of years. Locate this wine online or in your area.

Magito 2005 Zinfandel California ($18). Liked it! Ripe, certainly, but not overly alcoholic or jammy. With dark cherry and berry flavors accented with toast and a touch of spice. This is my kind of burger wine. A blend of Zinfandel (75%), Syrah, Sangiovese, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area.

Magito 2006 Sauvignon Blanc North Coast ($16). Soft and pretty, with juicy melon and peach notes laced with moderate citrus character. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc (75%), Sauvignon Musque, Viognier and Verdelho. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area.

Learn more about Magito — and shop for the wines online — at www.magitowines.com.