Las Perdices
Torrontes 2011
Mendoza,
Argentina
This wine,
which is a light gold color, has a bouquet of flowers on the nose including
jasmine, white roses and orange blossom, as well as notes of lychee and white
peach. On the palate can be found flavors of white peach, with a dry minerality
at the end. This is a good wine to pair
with various Asian dishes.
Hidden Crush
Chardonnay 2012
Central
Coast, California
The nose of
this wine contains notes of lime, lemon blossom, green apple, pineapple, and
white peach. The palate contains some of the same bright tropical fruit
flavors, but includes mango, with a light touch of oak. This wine pairs well
with Fettuccini Alfredo, three-cheese pizza, or a Cuban sandwich.
Split Creek
Farms Merlot 2010
Monterey,
California
This merlot’s
aroma is dominated by notes of wild blueberry and blackberry, but hints of
violet, truffle, earth and coffee can also be found on the nose. The wine is
smooth with broad fruit flavors, including currant, plum and black cherry. Also
includes notes of smoke, olive and bell pepper.
Barnard
Griffin Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Columbia
Valley, Washington
This wine
displays a deep dark cherry fruit, with subtle blueberry and bittersweet
chocolate emerging at the finish. This could be paired with lamb chops with a
black cherry relish, or a grilled porterhouse steak with mashed potatoes and
balsamic vinegar reduction.