SPARKLER -- Conde De Subirats Brut Cava - Penedes, Spain
"(55% macabeo, 40% parellada and 5% chardonnay) Bright straw with a frothy mousse. Zesty lemon and kiwi scents and an exotic note of mustard seed on the fresh nose. A suave, silky bubbly that possesses deep orchard and tropical fruit flavors and a slow-building red fruit quality. This is strikingly supple, with very good finishing lift and clarity. It is also an outrageous bargain."
88 Points - Josh Raynolds - International Wine Cellar
WHITE #1 -- 2008 Vigna Alta Greco - Basilicata, Italy
"Bigger and bolder than your typical Greco. This wine is ripe and flesh, with clean fruit flavors, crisp acidity, good body and texture with excellent minerality. Excellent value, especially for the variety."
WHITE #2 -- 2007 Ketcham Estate Viognier - Sonoma, California
"The wine is crafted from two small family-farmed vineyards - 50% Kick Ranch in Sonoma County, and 50% Marsha’s Vineyard just off Olivet Lane in Russian River Valley. Both vineyards benefited from the long growing season; no grapes were picked until early October. The wine was fermented in stainless steel, which always provides a lighter and more nuanced wine. This shows a crisp refreshing style with typical Viognier complexity and layers of flavors. Viognier is typically full-bodied with effusive aromas, and our Viognier carries the torch proudly. A terrific food wine, you can pair this with traditional favorites like pasta and seafood, but we have also tried it with spicy stir-fries and Thai food and found it a great pairing. We are happy to have produced a very unique California Viognier. 246 cases produced." -Winery
RED #1 -- 2006 Orlando Abrigo Barbera d`Alba Vigna Roreto - Piemonte, Italy
"Abundant ripe strawberry and cherry aromas follow through to a full body, with soft tannins and a long, fruity finish. A fruit bomb. Balanced and delicious. Drink now. 700 cases made." 90 Points - Wine Spectator
RED #2 -- 2003 Valderiz Ribera del Duero - Ribera del Duero, Spain
"With concentration and polish, this plush red delivers ripe, fresh fruit flavors of black cherry and boysenberry, with notes of toast, coffee, mineral and anise. The tannins are big but well-integrated. A modern style. Drink now through 2015. 4,000 cases made. - TM" 91 Points - Wine Spectator