The 2009 Macon-Solutre "Cuvee Elevee en Futs" is a fabulous, stylish white French Burgundy.  Pour this into your glass and catch those nuances of honey, citrus, and mineral notes wafting up your nose.  The purity here is amazing - from the time it hits your tongue for the first time and swirls all the way around your mouth to the last tail of it down your throat - nothing but pure, great fruit and mineral flavors.

Bottle: $27.99 - Case: $285.59

The 2003 Monte Faustino La Traversagna is a straightforward but nicely poised wine with ripe plum and tight mineral character. Medium-bodied, with a light grip; it really tastes the way it should, a little bit of prune, a baby Amarone, Ripasso-clean. I had it for dinner last night and it really was terrific. Beautiful dark rich plum fruit with a nice finish. Makes a terrific Christmas gift!

Bottle: $24.99 - Case: $254.90

2006 Silver Oak Alexander Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon The 2006 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon combines full body and richness with moderate alcohol. It has a garnet color and a nose of cassis liqueur, nutmeg and dark chocolate. On the palate, it has a rich, mouth-coating attack, great expression of fruit, a full-body and beautifully integrated tannins that lead to a long, spicy finish. Given proper cellaring, this wine will give drinking pleasure through 2026.  I brought some in for a client....It's a long story, we are giving it away at this price! No discounts please! 

Bottle $79.99- Case $959.88

We will be opening the wines at about three p.m. Looking forward to seeing you then.