WAY OUT: Trimbach Pinot Gris 2005 Reserve

Rich and sweet with nice acidity. Apples and golden raisins show up at the finish. Brings pinot gris to a new level. I brought this in because I was lacking a French pinot gris in the store, and because it's way out of my comfort zone. This wine would be great with Indian food or a couscous.

Luca Pinot Noir 2007

Produced by Laura Catena. Uco Valley, Mendoza. Bright cherry nose with red peppers. Super soft and smooth mouth is velvety and unctuous. Thanks to Gary for recommending that I bring this beautiful wine into the store. It's a keeper.

Very good!

La Posta Malbec 2007

Angel Paulu. Deep, woodsy scent with black color and jammy nose. Rich black cherry and dry balance. Very nice.

Fat Tree Semillion Chardonnay 2008

A refreshing, citrusy semillion (78%) - sauvignon blanc (22%) blend with a little flint on the finish. The semillion gives it plenty of richness to balance the sauvignon blanc's acidity. Rose/lily floral scent is very nice.

Domaine de Servans Côtes du Rhône 2006

95% grenache, 5% syrah. Light and simple cherry flavors balanced well with acidity. Very smooth, rustic finish.

Samantha Starr Pinot Noir 2006

Monterey fruit. Rich raspberry and vanilla nose. Light- yet flavorful - with a tight, dry finish. Burgundian.

Samantha Starr Chardonnay 2007

Oaky nose with green apple, ripe pear. Very full-bodied expression of chardonnay. $15.99

Stag's Leap Petite Syrah 2006

Smooth, rich and ripe, this wine is a mouth-full of ripe berries and full tannins. Cocoa and a hint of lush raspberry are present in this wine. Stag's Leap Napa Valley $34.99