Ghiome Fussot Arneis '08, Langhe, Italy
Arneis is a white Italian wine grape variety originating from Piedmont, Italy. It is most commonly found in the the hills of the Roero, northwest of Alba, where it is part of the white Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) wines of Roero. It can also be used to produce DOC wines in Langhe.[1] Arneis (literally: little rascal, in Piedmontese) is so called because it is regarded as a somewhat difficult variety to grow. It is a crisp and floral varietal, and has been grown for centuries in the region. The white wines made from the Arneis grape tend to be dry and full body with notes of pears and apricots.
  
Maryhill Winemaker's Red '07, Columbia Valley, Washington
This vintage of our "Bordeaux Blend with a twist" introduces itself dressed in beautiful claret color. It carries on its conversation with notes of cherries infused with caramel and hints of boysenberry. With its silky voice and smooth finish, this congenial companion will comfortably blend in with any occasion. Like its past vintages this award winning wine continues to be a crowd pleaser.
 
Bodegas Atalaya '07, Almansa, Spain
This is the first release of Atalaya a winery jointly owned by the Gil family of Jumilla and importer Jorge Ordonez.. The 2007 Atalaya is a blend of Monastrell, Garnacha Tintorera, and other red grapes. The wine was aged for eight months in French and American oak. This purple-colored wine has an expressive bouquet of violets, spice box, leather, game, blueberry, and black cherry. On the palate it comes off as borderline kinky and definitely sexy with lots of easy-going flavor, superb depth, complexity, and a 45-second finish. Although it can be enjoyed now, it will evolve for another 2-3 years.
 
Pennywise Petit Sirah '05, Napa Valley, California
This blockbuster inky purple Petite Sirah is rich with blueberry, boysenberry and cassis fruit, raw cinnamon and a hint of molasses. The fleshy mid palate is juicy and generous with ripe plum and a refined tobacco, sweet cherry essence, which finishes with sweet toffee and vanilla notes. With its rich tannin level and dry oak profile this wine is approachable now, but will age well through the years. This wine is well suited as a stand-alone wine, but it also works well with wild rice and cranberry stuffed pork roast or grilled tuna served alongside white beans and arugula. Great for dessert too, the fruit structure lends itself well to mixed berry cobbler or flourless chocolate cake.