Bodega Sottano Malbec Mendoza 2006
Color/Style: (Red)
Wine Food Pairings: Beef, Lamb
Type of Grape: Malbec
Region: Argentina
Vintage: 2006
"Intense color with purple and bright hues. It exhibits scents of red and ripe fruits such as cherries and plums, enriched by delicate chocolate and vanilla contributed by the keeping in wood. Of a Sound velvet and tannin structure, elegant as well, which give a long final mouth tasting." Winery

Buehler Chardonnay Russian River 2007
Color/Style: (White)
Wine Food Pairings: Fish, White Meat
Type of Grape: Chardonnay
Region: USCaliforniaSonoma Valley
Vintage: 2007
"The 2007 Russian River Chardonnay spotlights the floral/lime quality of the fruit aromas and accents them with toasty, graham cracker surlie qualities. The mouthfeel is creamy and full but the natural acidity of the Russian River fruit carries this velvet textured package to a long, clean finish." Winery

Chateau Lilian Ladouys SaintEstephe 2003
Color/Style: (Red)
Wine Food Pairings: Beef, Lamb
Type of Grape: Red Blend
Region: FranceBordeaux
Vintage: 2003
"Very, very pure with plum, currant and light spices. Fullbodied, with racy, refined tannins and a long, caressing finish. Pretty and firm. Best after 2010." Wine Spectator, 90 points

Collosorbo Rosso di Montalcino 2006
Color/Style: (Red)
Wine Food Pairings: Meat Sauces, Pizza
Type of Grape: Sangiovese
Region: ItalyTuscany
Vintage: 2006
"This is a soft, caressing style of Rosso that presents the feminine side of Sangiovese in its sweet, ripe red fruit, tobacco, spices and toasted oak. The tannins are firm, yet wellintegrated and the wine offers compelling overall balance. Simply put, this is an outstanding Rosso that readers won’t want to miss. Anticipated maturity: 20082010." Wine Advocate, 90 points

Conundrum White Table Wine 2006
Color/Style: (White)
Wine Food Pairings: Fish, Shellfish, Spicy Foods
Type of Grape: White Blend
Region: USCaliforniaOther
Vintage: 2006
"Aromas of peach/apricot and honeysuckle; flavors of apricot, green melon and pear backed by notes of tropical fruit and spicy vanilla; a lush, creamy texture; and a crisp, balancing finish with lingering notes of citrus." Winery

d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2007
Color/Style: (White)
Wine Food Pairings: Fish, Shellfish, Spicy Foods
Type of Grape: White Blend
Region: Australia
Vintage: 2007
"The Hermit Crab McLaren Vale Viognier Marsanne has a green, brilliant midstraw colour and exhibits fresh and tropical fruit with a strong emphasis on stone fruits, pineapple, mango and honeysuckle. The youthful palate is immediately luscious with those tropical fruit, honeysuckle and stone fruit flavours balanced by fresh grapefruit and light butter tastes, before a long persistent fruit finish. The wine shows vibrant freshness with enjoyable hints of hazelnut and slight mineral boneyness, characteristic of Marsanne." Winery.

Deloach Chardonnay Russ River 2006
Color/Style: (White)
Wine Food Pairings: Fish, Lobster, Crab, White Meat
Type of Grape: Chardonnay
Region: USCaliforniaCentral Coast
Vintage: 2006
"Probably the most expensive unoaked Chard out there, this is a stunning wine, showing the laserlike purity and bright acids that this northwestern part of the Highlands coaxes from the grapes. The brilliantly illuminated flavors range from limes and kiwis to green apples, peaches and guavas. The finish is dry, but with a honeyed unctuousness that could be a touch of botrytis." Wine Enthusiast, 92 points!

Domaine Paul Autard Cotes du Rhone 2006
Color/Style: (Red)
Wine Food Pairings: Beef, Lamb
Type of Grape: Sangiovese
Region:FranceRhone
Vintage: 2006
"Fresh, with sweet dark cherry and bramble flavors followed by notes of mocha and toast on the finish. Drink now." Wine Spectator, 88 points

Domaine Font de Michelle Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Etienne Gonnet 2004
Color/Style: (Red)
Wine Food Pairings: Beef, Cheese (Strong), Lamb
Type of Grape: Red Blend
Region: France-Rhone
Vintage: 2004
"Rich and smoky, with coffee, truffle and tar notes up front, but also plenty of plum, black currant and fig fruit. Long, rich finish lets the fruit and truffle notes play out nicely. Best from 2007 through 2022." - Wine Spectator, 93 points!

Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina 2007
Color/Style: (White)
Wine Food Pairings: Fish
Type of Grape: Other Whites
Region: ItalyOther
Vintage: 2007
"Aromas of banana, cream and mango follow through to a full body, with lots of fruit and a long finish. Drink now." Wine Spectator, 90 points.

Finca Luzon Jumilla 2006
Color/Style: (Red)
Wine Food Pairings: Beef, Lamb
Type of Grape: Red Blend
Region: Spain
Vintage: 2006
"Deep red purple in color with a violet rim. Clean, fragrant, fruity, intense smells of red fruits, powerful and very enjoyable. The palate is big, smooth and warming, very fruity and shows well balanced acidity and mature tannins. 65% Mourvedre, 35% Syrah." - Winery

Henry's Drive Pillar Box White 2006
Color/Style: (White)
Wine Food Pairings: Fish, Shellfish
Type of Grape: Other Reds
Region: Australia
Vintage: 2006
"A blend of 66% Chardonnay (fermented in oak barrels), 20% Sauvignon Blanc, and 14% Verdelho, the excellent 2006 White displays notes of honeyed grapefruit, lemon blossom, and a hint of orange rind in a mediumbodied, fruitdriven, lively, fresh style." Robert Parker, 88 points.

Hess Cabernet Sauvignon Allomi Vineyard 2005
Color/Style: (Red)
Wine Food Pairings: Beef, Lamb
Type of Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: USCaliforniaNapa Valley
Vintage: 2005
"Notes of toffee, vanilla bean and hickory on the nose which lead into black cherry, pomegranate and black licorice on the palate. Seamless tannins flow through the mid palate and then dovetail into a dark chocolate finish." Winery

Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder Estate Grown 2004
Color/Style: (Red)
Wine Food Pairings: Beef, Lamb
Type of Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: USCaliforniaNapa Valley
Vintage: 2004
"Production was 10,000 cases, amazing when you consider how good this mountain wine is. Immediately drinkable for the soft purity of the tannins and complex cassis, chocolate and oak flavors, it has the sturdy structure to develop for some years, but is best now for its elegant purity. Hess is on a real Cabernet roll, and is one of Napa’s overlooked stars." Wine Enthusiast, 92 points!

Joh Jos Prum Riesling Auslese Wehlener Sonnenuhr 2006
Color/Style: (White)
Wine Food Pairings: Spicy Foods
Type of Grape: Riesling
Region: Germany
Vintage: 2006
"Aromatic, offering smoke, slate, peach and floral aromas and picking up a lime accent on the palate. Lighter than air, with a silky texture and a long, tangy aftertaste. There's a nice combination of intensity and delicacy. Drink now through 2030." - Wine Spectator, 93 points!

Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2005
Color/Style: (Red)
Wine Food Pairings: Beef, Lamb
Type of Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: USCaliforniaNapa Valley
Vintage: 2005
"Smoothtextured, supple and harmonious, with subtle layers of currant, spice, herb, anise and light cedary oak, ending with a graceful mix of ripe fruit and finegrained tannins. Drink now through 2013." Wine Spectator, 90 points

Landmark Chardonnay Overlook 2006
Color/Style: (White)
Wine Food Pairings: Fish, Lobster, Crab, White Meat
Type of Grape: Chardonnay
Region: USCaliforniaSonoma Valley
Vintage: 2006
"One of California’s finest as well as realistically priced Chardonnays is Landmark’s Overlook. The 2006 (77% from Sonoma, 14% from Santa Barbara, and 9% from Monterey) exhibits classic tropical fruit, orange blossom, and citrus oil aromas along with a subtle whiff of oak in its fragrant, pure bouquet. Excellent acidity, a medium to fullbodied mouthfeel, and a stunningly long finish result in a beautiful Chardonnay to enjoy over the next several years." Robert Parker, 90 points

Mer Soleil Chardonnay 2006
Color/Style: (White)
Wine Food Pairings: Fish, Lobster, Crab, White Meat
Type of Grape: Chardonnay
Region: US-California-Central Coast
Vintage: 2006
"Probably the most expensive unoaked Chard out there, this is a stunning wine, showing the laserlike purity and bright acids that this northwestern part of the Highlands coaxes from the grapes. The brilliantly illuminated flavors range from limes and kiwis to green apples, peaches and guavas. The finish is dry, but with a honeyed unctuousness that could be a touch of botrytis." - Wine Enthusiast, 92 points!

Nicolas Feuillatte Brut NV
Color/Style: (Sparkling)
Wine Food Pairings: Cheese (Mild), Cream Sauces, Shellfish
Type of Grape: Sparkling Blend
Region: FranceChampagne
"A coconut streak stands out immediately, then there’s a vertical wall of stone, citrus and licorice. I like the intensity and the definitive spices that layer this wine; it’s not shy or pedestrian. The style may or may not suit you, but it’s well worth exploring. It finishes up crisp, with a green, citrusy lift." Wine Enthusiast, 90 points

Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2006
Color/Style: (White)
Wine Food Pairings: Fish, Lobster, Crab, White Meat
Type of Grape: Chardonnay
Region:USCaliforniaSonoma Valley
Vintage: 2005
"Wellexecuted in a rich, smoky, toasty oak style, with layers of spicy fig, apricot, honeysuckle and melon flavors that fan out and coat the palate, ending with a long, persistent finish. Drink now through 2011." Wine Spectator, 92 points!

Robert Hall Sauvignon Blanc Paso Robles 2006
Color/Style: (White)
Wine Food Pairings: Fish, Shellfish
Type of Grape: Sauvignon Blanc/Fume Blanc
Region: USCaliforniaCentral Coast
Vintage: 2006
"Featuring aromas reminiscent of fresh crisp apple, pineapple, and herbs with hints of toasted almond wrapped around a solid mineral core, the 2006 Sauvignon Blanc is a vivid straw green in color. In the mouth, the wine exhibits bright varietal fruit flavors that echo the aromas. It's refreshingly dry, mediumbodied with a balancing crisp acidity." Winery

Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut NV
Color/Style: (Sparkling)
Wine Food Pairings: Cream Sauces, Fish, Shellfish
Type of Grape: Sparkling Blend
Region: USCaliforniaOther
"Mirabelle Brut has an elegant, toasty aroma, which leads into crisp and complex flavors on the palate. It is impossible to mistake Mirabelle's Northern California heritage the freshness on the midpalate continues through to the finish."

Seghesio Zinfandel Rockpile 2005
Color/Style: (Red)
Wine Food Pairings: Barbequed Foods, Lamb, White Meat
Type of Grape: Zinfandel
Region: USCaliforniaSonoma Valley
Vintage: 2005
"Multilayered blend of two neighboring vineyard sites provides a complex medley of fruit including dark berries and a briery essence. Flavors of warm boysenberry pie and pomegranate jamminess with notes of anise and cinnamon from optimal barrel aging add depth and complexity with undertones of shale earthiness. Warm days, evening breezes, cool nights and extended hangtime preserved a succulent acidity and ripe, integrated tannins." Winery

Serras de Azeitao Tinto
Color/Style: (Red)
Wine Food Pairings: Beef, Cheese (Strong), Lamb
Type of Grape: Red Blend
Region: Portugal
Vintage: 2004
"Produced from Touriga Nacional, Tempranillo, Merlot and Syrah, grown in the Peninsula of Setubal. Touriga and Syrah come from low production vineyards located in the sandy soils of Poceirao where these varieties find terroir conditions to give deep, full and soft wines. Tempranillo and Merlot are grown in the hills of Azeitao, a particular terroir where the climate allows for a slow and long period of maturation, resulting in elegant and complex wines. Offers dark berrylike aroma and flavor, complex, well structured with a long finish."

St Supery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2003
Color/Style: (Red)
Wine Food Pairings: Beef, Lamb
Type of Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: US-California-Napa Valley
Vintage: 2003
"Luxurious, rich and concentrated with aromas of cherry, currant and blueberry these are just the start of this 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon. The harmonious flavors of black cherry, anise and plush cassis explode upon tasting. This is a classic Napa Valley Cabernet which is wonderful young but has everything it needs to age beautifully. Enjoy now through 2011." - Winery

Taittinger Brut La Francaise NV
Color/Style: (Sparkling)
Wine Food Pairings: Cheese (Mild), Lobster, Crab
Type of Grape: Sparkling Blend
Region: FranceChampagne
"Shows elegance and finesse, but also an understated power, as the initial richness gives way to the firm structure, setting the stage for biscuit, honey and ginger notes. Fine length." Wine Spectator, 91 points

Tasca d'Almerita Leone Sicilia 2007
Color/Style: (White)
Wine Food Pairings: Fish, Shellfish, Spicy Foods
Type of Grape: Other Whites
Region: ItalyOther
Vintage: 2007
"Intense straw yellow in color with green hues, Leone offers a lovely, aromatic bouquet of pink grapefruit, apple, white peach, banana and pineapple. Fruity with balanced acidity, Leone is best enjoyed well chilled with antipasti, fried calamari, spaghetti with clams, roasted white meats, and vegetables. Also pairs nicely with Thai cuisine." Winery

Terranoble Cabernet Sauvignon
Color/Style: (Red)
Wine Food Pairings: Beef, Lamb, Meat Sauces
Type of Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Chile
Vintage: 2006
"Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. This Cabernet has a brilliant red ruby color. It’s very juicy and fruity. On the nose, you find notes of strawberry and plum. In mouth, it shows a delicate touch of chocolate, tobacco and oak. It’s a balanced Cabernet Sauvignon with good structure and medium body style." Importer

Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino 2003
Color/Style: (Red)
Wine Food Pairings: Beef, Cheese (Strong), Lamb
Type of Grape: Sangiovese
Region: ItalyTuscany
Vintage: 2003
"Shows wonderful aromas of ripe berry, fresh mushroom, cigar box and spices. Fullbodied, with superfine tannins and a long finish. Excellent for the vintage. Best after 2010." Wine Spectator, 92 points!"

Villa Puccini Chianti Riserva
Color/Style: (Red)
Wine Food Pairings: Meat Sauces, Pizza
Type of Grape: Sangiovese
Region: ItalyTuscany
Vintage: 2003
"A deep ruby to purple color, a bouquet of berries and cassis, a dry, rich taste and a lingering finish."

Wyatt Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Color/Style: (Red)
Wine Food Pairings: Beef, Lamb, Meat Sauces
Type of Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: USCaliforniaOther
Vintage: 2006
"Another knockout wine is the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, a blend of 81% Cabernet and 19% Merlot. This wine is outstanding, deep ruby with some purple nuances, with loads of sweet fruit, medium body, velvety tannins, and a heady finish. This beauty should drink well for 57 years." Robert Parker, 90 points.