2007 Boomtown Syrah Columbia Valley   Lean and racy, this no-nonsense syrah has a scent of black cherry with accents of mocha and spice. That pure black cherry fruit forms a generous core, and calls for barbecue. 100 Top Values of 2008 - (90 points)

2007 Boomtown Merlot Columbia This Merlot is an amazing thing. It isn't that boozy, blousy, fruit bomb. It's more like New World meets Bordeaux. Fruit, structure, and refinement, what else do we need in a great wine?

2007 Boomtown Cabernet Sauvignon "Bright, fresh and exuberant, with nicely focused vivid currant and spice flavors, hinting at coffee on the expressive finish."

Germany

2008 Oberbergen Mueller-Thurgau  WG Mueller Thurgau is a German rape varietal that makes wines that are just perfect for spring: light, some effervescence, citrus, refreshing.  Oberbergen is a premier producer of German Pinot which receives several national and international awards each year. Oberbergen was founded in 1924 and is named after the village in which it is located. It has produced outstanding Pinots for over 80 years. Oberbergen wines are served in premier hotels throughout Germany and can be found in select wine stores. 

2008 Oberbergen Pinot Gris The 2008 Pinot Gris has a rich gold color, earthy nose of wet straw and honey and a palate that is ripe, leesy and mineral in character.

2008 Hauk Riesling Spaetlese Peach and citrus on the nose, fine acidity, peach and pineapple flavors, almost Auslese character, well balanced with long finish.  The estate is located in Bermersheim vor der Höhe (Bingen area) in the Rheinhessen wine-growing region in Germany. The family has been involved in wine production for 300 years. The estate is currently run by Heinz-Günter Hauck. The vineyard area totals 62 acres. Sustainable, integrated vineyard practices are implemented. This includes covering crops, organic fertilizers, including grape husks, and no use of insecticides, thus protecting useful insects.