2004 Columbia Crest Merlot 88 points

2004 Merlot Washington Two Vines $8



Lush and velvety with a beautiful nose; the palate is broad with Bing cherries, black cherry, cedar and oak. I love Merlots with undertones of chocolate and tobacco and this one does not disappoint. The finish travels far and wide with hints of white pepper and new oak.

2006 Golden Kaan Chardonnay 88 points

Golden Kaan 2006 Chardonnay (Western Cape); $10


I love a clean, ripe nose of tropical fruit; The palate pops with pineapple, pear and granny smith apples. This Chard is uncomplicated and easy drinking that's fresh and lively. With a finish that brings out more tropical fruit that's long and lingering.

2006 Yellow Tail The Reserve 88 points

Cabernet Sauvignon, South Eastern Australia, $11



The nose of this Cab is ripe black fruit and vanilla; With a concentrated palate of blackberry, black cherry raspberry and new french oak. For $11 bucks you get a great value with velvety tannins and cassis and spicy oak coming through on a long smooth finish.

De Bortoli Shiraz 88 points

2007 Shiraz South Eastern Australia dB Selection $9

Nice Shiraz for a great price; With a spicy palate of blackberry, black raspberry, plum and spicy. Easy drinking and smooth that's uncomplicated and bright. The finish is light but lingering.

2007 Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 88 points

Kendall-Jackson 2007 Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay Jackson Estate $16

With the aromas of a tropical summer night leading to a palate of guava, pineapple, nectarine and creamy vanilla bean. Full bodied and crisp acidity with a fruit forward profile. This Chard has a nice balance of flavors with a spicy edge coming through on a long finish.

Eola Hills Pinot Gris 88 points

Pinot Gris Oregon 2007 $10



A lovely textured white that's clean and refreshing; With a bright palate of melon, pear, orange peel and light spice. This lip-smacker is tropical fruit from start to finish and easy drinking.

2008 Melipal Rosé 88 points

Malbec, Mendoza, $13



Dry, crisp and refreshing with a pure palate of strawberry, raspberry, cherry and pomegranate. With a floral undertone through-out it does not disappoint. The finish is clean and dry with very faint hints of creamy vanilla and citrus, drink now.

2007 Don Miguel Gascon Malbec 88 points

Don Miguel Gascon 2007 Malbec (Mendoza) $10



A beautiful inky purple color and the flavor to match; With a fat palate of blueberry liqueur, blackberry, black plum and fudge. This red is dense, but yet still balanced with tons of flavor. The oak is a hit on a long smooth finish, drink now thru 2012.

2007 Red Guitar Old Vine Rosé 88 points

Garnacha, Navarra, $10




This rosé has some nice zip and slight sweetness; Fresh strawberry, raspberry, kiwi and other citrus flavors delight the palate. Lively and refreshing mouth-feel with a long finish that's slightly sweet, drink now.

2006 Chateau St. Jean Robert Young Vineyard 88 points

Chardonnay, Alexander Valley, $25



This Chard is all oak all the time; A buttery palate of tangerine, pineapple, green pear and caramel. Full-bodied and very refreshing with a long exotic finish of vanilla bean and toasty oak, drink now.

2006 Montevina Terra d'Oro Barbera 88 points

Montevina 2006 Terra d'Oro Barbera



Full bodied with juicy dark berry flavors; Black cherry, black plum, blackberry and earth on a brawny palate. This red does benefit from a airing out to balance the tannins. The finish is bone dry and a little rough, but still pretty good, drink now.

2007 Vina Sardasol Rosado de Lagrima 88 points

Vina Sardasol 2007 Rosado de Lagrima (Navarra) $11



Refreshingly clean with sweet berry aromas; Pretty strawberry, peach, orange rind and nectarine fill the palate with flavor. With zippy acidity and a bone dry finish this is a very good rose to drink everyday.

2006 Rigatoni Red 88 points

Rigatoni 2006 Red (Puglia), $11




It's the perfect pizza, pasta red wine; With a pretty palate of black cherry, blackberry, allspice and sun dried tomato's. Well balanced and very dry on the finish and for 11 bucks this can't be beat. Buy this one by the case, but drink up within the year.

2007 La Vieille Ferme Rosé 88 points

Rosé Blend, Côtes-du-Ventoux, $9


Dry, crisp and clean that fill the mouth with flavor; Strawberry, cherry and a unusual undertone of mocha fill the palate with flavor. With a great price this rose can't be beat. The finish is full of citrus that carries the flavor a long way.

2007 Kenwood Pinot Noir Rosé 88 points

Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, $13



Light and refreshing with a slightly creamy side to it; strawberry, cherry cream, cloves and allspice dance on the palate. Bone dry with balanced acidity and a crisp, clean finish.

2007 Condesa de Leganza Rosado 88 points

Tempranillo, La Mancha, $12



This rose is different than most...off-dry, light sweetness. The palate is awash with cherry, strawberry, ripe raspberry and a hint of spice. Balanced acids and vibrant fruit meld well for a long smooth finish, drink now.

2006 Greg Norman California Estates 88 points

Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County, $14

Clean and lush on the palate with a big fruit forward profile; Pineapple, mango, vanilla and light spice flood the palate. By mid-palate the creamy vanilla and spice come through leading to a clean, bright finish.

2006 Dow's Vale do Bomfim 89 points

Portuguese Red, Douro, $12

The sweet fruit is wrapped around by undertones of wood; blackberry, blueberry, plum and vanilla are layered very well. Restrained tannins with bright acids and hints of vanilla lead to a smooth uncomplicated finish.

2006 Ruca Malen Yauquén 88 points

Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, $9

The nose is big dark fruit and light spice; With a full palate of raspberry, currants, spice and oak. Medium-bodied and pure mid-palate with a earthy, light oak finish. Drink the value red blend now.

2007 El Coto Rosado 88 points

Rosé Blend, Rioja, $12

This Rosé blend is different from the typical style, crisp, light and refreshing. With zesty Mandarin orange peel, white peach and cantaloupe flood the palate for nice summer drinking. The finish is light and to the point, drink now.