WHITES
YVON MAU Colombard-Chardonnay 2009
Cotes de Gascogne, France $9.99
Like drinking a little sunshine in a glass. In Gascony, Colombard is the grape used to produce the famous Cognac from Armagnac. Here it is blended with 25% Chardonnay to produce a wine with notes of citrus, fresh lime zest and a very nice mouthful of fruit with a good, clean finish. Great as an aperitif or alongside cheese.
LOS NEVADOS Chardonnay 2010
Mendoza, Argentina $8.99
Very fresh, lively and clean with a hint of tropical fruit notes with a good backbone that allows it to be paired with a myriad of dishes from creamy cheeses to fish and lighter fare.
REDS
CHATEAU HAUT-SARTHES 2007
Bergerac, France $10.99
60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc. This dark-colored but well-balanced and soft wine with good body and a perfect mix of fruit, fragrance, roundness and structure, like you would find in a good St. Emilion is very satisfying with a wide spectrum of earthy bistro dishes, including lamb stew with black olives, Boeuf Bourguignon, and veal stew.
PAGOS de EGUREN Tempranillo 2007
Castilla, Spain $9.99
Primary black and blue fruit aromas are complicated by hints of herbs and menthol. Light and a touch dry, with dark berry flavors picking up a refreshing bitter licorice note with air. The fruit is a bit one-dimensional, but this virtually tannin-free wine is extremely easy to drink.
LOS NEVADOS Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Mendoza, Argentina $8.99
Very complex of spices and condiments, has notes of roasted peppers, plums and a fund of jelly accompanied by bouquet of roasted fruit, coffee and vanilla. Good entry in the mouth, round, with red fruit and cherry or strawberry with sweet and powerful tannins.
