Australia & New Zealand
Spy Valley Riesling (NZ)
The bouquet is typically intense fresh lime, green apple and floral aromas. The palate is vibrant and elegant with racy acid in a medium-dry style.
Mollydooker The Maitre D Cabernet Sauvignon (AU)
Ripe flavors of black plum, dark chocolate and cassis with a spicy back palate...
Torbreck Woodcutter Shiraz (AU)
Elegant, structured and powerful and a fantastic introduction to the Torbreck range
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc (NZ)
A concentration of tropical and gooseberry flavors with an abundant bouquet -- crisp, elegant and refreshing.
Henry's Drive Pillar Box White (AU)
A zippy blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Verdelho.
Saint Clair Wines Vicar's Choice Pinot Noir (NZ)
Round, soft, full palate, well-balanced acidity, supple tannins and flavors of cherry and raspberry.
South America
Casa Silva Cool Coast Sauvignon Blanc (Chile)
Intense aromas of fresh pineapple with citric notes. The palate is firm with refreshing acidity and mineral character.
Ventisquero Gran Reserve Carmenere (Chile)
The palate is fairly lush and full, with sweet, spicy, herbal flavors along with dark berry and bramble.
Paul Hobbs La Flor Rose of Malbec (ARG)
Strawberry aromas dominate over notes of quince. The bright, refreshing acidity makes this a versatile food pairing wine.
Familia Zuccardi Torrontes (ARG)
Very aromatic on the nose with refreshing acidity, impressive structure and a subtle finish.
Ben Marco Malbec (ARG)
Blended with 10 percent Bonarda; spice box, incense, lavender, black cherry; rich, plush palate.
Luigi Bosca Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (ARG)
Fresh, fruity and velvety wine with red and black berries, violet and chocolate aromas.
Spain & Portugal
Aveleda Aveleda Fonte Vinho Verde (POR)
Classic style of "green wine" that is bright, clean and refreshing to the palate.
Quinta do Crasto Douro Red (POR)
Blend of Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vinhas Velhas -- a perfect table wine!
Rare Wine Co. Savannah Verhelho Madeira (POR)
Classic Madeira that commemorates Savannah's rich heritage with this fortified wine.
Adegas Morgadio Legado del Conde Albarino (SP)
Dry, mineral-driven and pure, with impressive finishing clarity and minerality -- perfect shellfish wine.
Alvaro Palacios Camins del Priorat (SP)
A captivating nose of mineral and black cherry and a lengthy, fruit-filled finish.
Bodegas Olivares Altos de La Hoya Monastrell (SP)
Powerful blackberry and cassis flavors -- critics' choice fro great new wines form Spain.
France, Germany & Austria
Saint-Hilaire Estate Bottled Brut (FR)
A pretty sparkler with soft green apple, tangerine, floral notes and a hint of lavender.
Joseph Mellot "Le Chatellenie" Sancerre (FR)
Delicate on the palate with a harmonious balance of acidity and alcohol. The flinty terroir gives this wine finesse and delicacy.
Chateau Rollan de By, Ch Cru Burgeois Bordeaux Rouge (FR)
Solid black currant, black cherry and fig fruit, followed by graphite and sweet earth on the finish.
Larochette-Macciat Macon-Morizottes (FR)
Tones of nuts, cinnamon, honey and butter add to rich, sometimes unctuous ripe orchard fruits.
Michel Gassier Cercius Red (Rhone blend, FR)
Black currant and black cherry fruit interwoven with graphite, crushed rocks, and spice, excellent fruit intensity.
Jean Jacques Girard Bourgogne Pinot Noir (FR)
This is exactly how good red burgundy should taste. Ripe, fleshy with bags of rich fruit on the palate and a beautifully perfumed nose.
Italy
Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio (IT)
Rich flavoured in the mouth, with a slight smokiness at the back and a good, fresh finish.
Terredora di Paolo Falanghina (IT)
Offers a rich and intense aroma of fruit with hints of apple, pineapple, quince and pear.
Cigliuti Dolcetto d'Alba Serraboella (IT)
Flavors of blackberry, boysenberry and mineral, with vivid acidity and good grip on the finish.
Vietti Tre Vigne Barbera d'Asti (IT)
Well balanced with good integration of oak, good complexity and a finish of more red cherries.
Elio Perrone Bigaro Red (IT)
Moscato too sweet? Try this blend of equal parts Brachetto and Moscato -- lively, fresh and fruity.
Casanova di Neri "Rosso di Casanova di Neri" (IT)
Compelling notes of dark cherries, smoke and tar with outstanding depth and terrific overall balance.
United States
Copain Wine Cellars "Tous Ensemble" Syrah (CA)
Spicy aromas, yield to briery fruit is this well-balanced wine.
Mettler Family Vineyard Epicenter Old Vine Zinfandel (CA)
Aromas of herbs and coffee -- and a palate loaded with thick, jammy fruit flavors like cherry and black currant.
Raymond Napa Valley Reserve Chardonnay (CA)
The nose is full of ripe Comice pear and sweet Crenshaw melon; while on the palate, everything’s here for a well-made, extremely satisfying wine.
Lioco Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir (CA)
A mouthwatering blend of red cherry and rhubarb notes, but it’s intrigue comes from the dried orange peel, tea, and spice notes.
Rex Hill Pinot Grigio (OR)
Succulent and juicy but bright with Kaffir lime, mango and lemon blossom.
Frank Family Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (CA)
Leads with generous aromas of dark chocolate, black cherry and spice which are layered with dusty cedar and loam. The palate is vibrant and concentrated; bursting with ripe black cherries, plum, currant and blackberry.
