RED WINES
2005 Haut Nadeau Reserve, Bordeaux Superieur (~$12) - Let it breathe and it becomes an earthy yet bold bordeaux- 2007 Grange Tiphaine Touraine Rosé Riage Tournant (~$10) - Terrific, cheap rose
- 2005 Line Shack Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast (~$13) - Southern Monterey County, The wine has smooth tannins and light spice on the finish
- 2004 Château de Montfaucon Côtes du Rhône (~$18) - Deep color-flashy oaky nose, spicy with black fruit flavors
2002 Kirkham Peak Howell Mountain Zinfandel (~$15) - Do not buy- 2005 Chateau Peyraud Premieres Cotes de Blaye (~$10) - Needs to breathe but solid
- 2005 Poppy Monterey Pinot Noir (~$13) - Spicy and strong
2005 V. Sattui Napa Gamay Rouge (~$17) - Too sweet for my taste- 2004 V. Sattui Napa Family Cabernet Sauvignon (~$20) - Solid Cab
2003 Perrin & Fils Gigondas (~$25) - Spicy and smooth- 2005 Barefoot California Cabernet Sauvignon (~$6) - Weak cab
- 2004 Lambert Bridge Cabernet Franc Healdsburg (~$?) - Smooth, non spicy, and earthy
- 2005 Rasteau Cave de Rasteau "Dame Victoria" (~$13) - Too sour and earthy
2003 Chatom Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (~$16) - Light, earthy cab, very pinot-like
WHITE WINES
- 2005 Beyond South Africa Sauvignon Blanc (~$11) - Another white that has a great touch of fruit
- 2005 Cakebread Napa Chardonnay (~$35) - Few white's that I really enjoy
- 2005 Margarett's Vineyard California Chardonnay (~$7) - Perfect with pears, very light
ROSES
- 2006 Vin de Pays des Bouches du Rhone Domaine de l'Attilon Rosé (~$9) - Refreshing summer drink
