YOU SAMPLED a Bold red from

Ontinar Merlot

Brick red with tons of density and a big, creamed berry bouquet with peony and baby's breath scents mingling in there. Toasted coconut, a little leather grip and vanilla starts the long, intense finish of the wine. It's dry, but still so delightfully fruity and that toasted coconut notes follows through and adds complexity and nuance. Oh, and it's organic!

PERFECT WITH

Port Salut grilled cheese, tomato soup, Cioppino

YOU SAMPLED a Bold red from

Château du Donjon L’Autre

Garnet color with violet hues. Blackberry, liquorice, and vanilla on the nose. Full bodied, great expression and a long, aromatic finish of dark fruit.

PERFECT WITH

lamb with fig, local produce in butter, grilled meats

YOU SAMPLED a Medium white from

Il Sognatore Cortese

Exotic and aromatic of jasmine, white peach, stone fruits, and a touch of mint. In the mouth, the wine is bright with lemon-lime acidity and a palate refreshing finish.

PERFECT WITH

Antipasto, salads, seafood dishes, gas station snacks

YOU SAMPLED a Medium red from

Mazziotti Merlot

Young vines that yield an intense ruby red colored wine. Soft and supple, elegant and balanced with pronounced scents of raspberry jam, vanilla and violets. On the palate the wine is soft with just a little tannic grip and loads of pleasant berry fruit, most noticeably strawberry and raspberry.

PERFECT WITH

Instant Pot curry, spaghetti and red sauce, McDoubles + fries

YOU SAMPLED a Medium white from

Est! Est!! Est!! Di Montefiascone

Intense and persistent with dried fruits, almonds, hazelnuts, acacia and lilies of the valley. More dried apricot and almond on the palate with a weight that's balanced by just enough fresh acidity.

PERFECT WITH

Almond croissant, Pho ga, green bean salad, hummus and carrots

YOU SAMPLED a Medium white from

Castillo de Benizar Semi-Dulce

A fresh and fruity wine made from Airén. By halting fermentation of the wine earlier than normal they were able to achieve a semi-sweet wine with good acidity, akin to the still moscato wines of Italy. Aromas of pear and banana greet you in the glass before a white-plum note and crisp Asian pear flavors round out the palate.

PERFECT WITH

Spicy Thai food, poké, apple pie, salty potato chips

YOU SAMPLED a Medium white from

Colli Bolognese Pignoletto

Made from the native Italian grape Pignoletto, this fresh wine drinks with big Yellow Delicious apple notes and hints of pomegranate, hazelnut and almond. Dry, crisp and weighty enough to enjoy with food.

PERFECT WITH

Tuna tartare, mac n’ cheese, pasta with pesto

YOU SAMPLED a Bold white from

d’Escausses Vigne Galante

A sweet white that’s not cloying or dessert level. The nose is fluffy and white with marzipan and lemon laced chiffon. Dense aromas of white flowers give way to exotic fruits on the palate with a distinct honeyed note. Crisp, smooth and quite airy for a “sweet” wine!

PERFECT WITH

Scallop carpaccio, chicken curry, spicy Thai salads with loads of basil.

YOU SAMPLED a Medium red from

Château Hourbanon Bordeaux 2015

Dark and brooding with black plum, black cherry and tight tannins, the wine is still young and will soften in time. The best vintage since 2010 - perhaps even better.

PERFECT WITH

BBQ ribs (or BBQ anything), filet mignon, bacon & eggs.