- 07 C. Donatiello Floodgate Vineyard Block 15 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley): Like liquified red-berry-flavored satin sheets. $49 B+ ->
- 09 Bodegas Marqués de Vizhoja Torre la Moreira Albariño (Rias Baixas): A Citrus, mineral, & acid assault to unleash on grilled prawns. $10 B ->
- 06 Lokoya Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley): A master clinic in black cherry & black currant depth, power & intensity $200 A- ->
- NV Freixenet Elyssia Gran Cuvee Brut (Cava): Honey, flowers, pears, apples deliver a very high celebratory deliciousness/price ratio. $20 B ->
- NV Shingleback Black Bubbles Sparkling Shiraz (McLaren Vale): Bubbly for blackberry lovers. This shingle bites back on the finish tho $22 B- ->
- 09 Masi Masianco (Venezie): How did all that tasty pineapple get in here? On 2nd thought just give me another glass & forget I asked. $12 B ->
- 06 Masi Campofiorin (Veronese): Odd name, but a good bargain. Will probably have you reaching for prosciutto-covered anything. $15 B ->
- 08 Banfi Chianti Superiore (Chainti): I wouldn't call it superior, but it's certainly not disappointing. Bring on the veggie lasagna. $11 B- ->
- 06 Marchesi de Frescobaldi Nipozzano Riserva (Chianti Rufina): Dark, supple, and pasta-ready, though a bit rough-ina around the edges. $22 B ->
- 06 Catena Alta Malbec (Mendoza): A blackberry, chocolate & spices delight, sort of like dessert only with booze instead of sugar. $48 B+ ->
- 08 Catena Alta Estate Lots Chardonnay (Mendoza): Got it all going on, from tropical fruit to nutmeg, if you can get past the butter. $30 B ->
- 09 Blackbird Vineyards Arriviste Rose (Napa Valley): Tasty strawberry action that would taste even better if it was priced even lower. $24 B ->
- 07 Blackbird Vineyards Paramour (Napa Valley): A more enjoyable balance between dark cherry & mint probably can't be found for the $. $90 A- ->
- 07 Blackbird Vineyards Contrarian (Napa Valley): Red lovers can rejoice. Cab Franc lovers might not believe this is almost 50% CF tho $90 B+ ->
- 07 Blackbird Vineyards Illustration (Napa Valley): A plum & tobacco classic, but not to be taken for a spin for another 8 yrs minimum $90 A- ->
- 06 Blackbird Vineyards Illustration (Napa Valley): Not sure how they did it, but they're already close to delivering a Merlot legend. $90 A ->
