May 6th – June 16th 2004

May 6 – 12

Jacob's Creek Chardonnay • Australia
Intense white peach and melon fruit with a very subtle hint of nutty oak and buttery complexity. The fruit flavors segue with a tangy citrus component that gives the wine great finesse and length. The texture is soft and creamy and balanced by a fresh acid finish.

Jacob's Creek Cabernet/Merlot • Australia
Deep crimson red in color with vibrant blackberry, plum and mulberry fruit characters, with hints of vanilla and cinnamon oak complexity. Showing focused fruit and nicely integrated oak flavor, fine persistent tannins are tempered by a soft, well rounded mid palate and a velvety finish.

May 13 – 19

Papio Chardonnay • California
Papio wines are all about the fruit, and as smooth as your favorite groove. This Chardonnay has bright fruit character balanced by crisp, lively acidity. Hints of ripe, tropical stone fruit, apple, and citrus weave through the aromas and flavors. Put on your favorite tunes, invite a few friends over and enjoy refreshing wine chilled, with a lighter flare such as salads, starters and Asian cuisine.

Papio Cabernet Sauvignon • California
Grapes for this Cabernet were harvested from the Lodi, Sonoma, Napa, and San Louis Obispo counties at optimum levels of flavors sugar and acidity. All of the fruit from these counties blend together for a distinctive berry, floral, lavender and spice character. Firm tannins give the wine excellent body. Enjoy with flavor intense foods like burgers, burritos and barbecue.

May 20 – 26

Kempton Clark Petite Syrah • California
Lush aromatic crushed raspberry and blackberry flavors are underscored with anise, tobacco, and vanilla oak. Tannins are full and soft. Serving suggestions for this robust red: barbecued tri-tip, chicken chipotle, or lamb curry.

Glass Mountain Chardonnay • California
This is a very fruit driven wine with aromas lime, pineapple, ginger, and hints of vanilla that lead to bright and lively flavors of orange and ripe peaches and nectarines. The finish is one of toasted almond, caramel, vanilla, and oak. Try this wine with grilled poultry dishes, lighter pork dishes, fresh seafood or pasta primavera with shaved asiago cheese.

May 27 – June 2

Bollini Pinot Grigio • Italy
Aromas of mineral and lemon rind follow through to a medium-bodied palate. The texture is crisp and clean in the mouth, with superb acid balance and a subtle nuttiness on the finish. The fresh refined style is ideal for frequent, casual consumption. Real Pinot Grigio here!

Monte Antico Rosso • Italy
Monte Antico, which means "ancient mountain" is a food friendly red with the entire classic Tuscan seductiveness. Delicious fruit, velvety, extract-fraught texture, full body, beautiful finish and superb balance. An ideal match to pasta, meat fowl, and cheese. Its cellar life is outstanding, and provides absolutely unbelievable value.
June 3 – 9

Hardy's Stamp Shiraz • Australia
Deep brick red with purple hues, this Shiraz displays lifted aromas of black pepper, ripe blackberry and raspberry fruit, and subtle nuances of toasted oak. Soft, fine tannins give excellent length, and the finish is persistent. This wine marries superbly with bruschetta, with tapenade and warm goat cheese tartlets.

Hardy's Stamp Chardonnay • Australia
Pale straw with green hues, this Chardonnay displays fresh fruit aromas of citrus and melon. With every taste, ripe peach and tropical fruit flavors abound in this bright, refreshing white wine.

June 10 – 16

Pepperwood Grove Chardonnay • California
Medium straw colored wine with powdered sugar and spiced apple aromas. On the palate, lemon-lime, peach and rainier cherry flavors finish with light-handed vanilla oak notes. Great stand alone, but try it with grilled salmon, mushroom risotto or barbequed pork shops.

Pepperwood Grove Merlot • California
What a great valued Merlot. Soft berry fruit and round tannins that have made Merlot so popular are prevalent throughout this red. A perfect summer red. Best accompanied with casual conversation, grilled meats, grilled vegetables and medium flavored cheeses.