This is one of the best value and food friendly wines known to man. A Kermit Lynch selection, this white Bordeaux is a blend of sauvignon blanc, semillon, and muscadelle. It's a joy to serve this to unsuspecting guests, who almost always think this is a light Chardonnay. Yet when you tell them Sauvignon Blanc, they think of the Grapefruit bombs of New Zealand. No sir, this is Old World, with vibrant yet seductive citrus fruit and a light acidity that will please the palate on a hot Summer day.

 

Looks can be deceiving. Light ruby red in color, you might think this Oregon gem would taste very light from it's thin hue. To the contrary, it's packed with sweet raspberry and juicy cherry pie fruit, a light spice and a bouquet of roses straight from the garden. The long finish coats the senses like a high quality perfume. Paired with German schnitzel and pretzel bread, we're talking bliss to the nth degree.

 

When the sweet tooth wine god's come a calling, they need look no further than this Moscato, which can only be described as an angel in a bottle. The nectar of apricots, peaches, lemon and orange peel feel so silky, lively and rich, your mouth will feel like it's doing the tango and waltz all at the same time. Whether you're serving it with a chocolate mousse or sipping a glass on the patio, the folks at St. Supery have a heavenly recipe that could tempt the devil to prayer.

 

This Bordeaux blend from Rodney Strong represents their best of the best lots of Alexander Valley mountain fruit, mainly Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot and Malbec. On initial taste, it's the tobacco, leather and espresso notes that hit you first, followed by an intense explosion of aroma's that fill your senses. Not until the finish can you distinguish the luscious dark fruit of blackberry, black cherry and plum. It is young and very tight, which begs for an extended decanting or what I had to do to get it to open up, a double dose through a Vinturi. A cellar worthy candidate that will reward you many years down the road.