Author: Bruce May
2012 Cuvaison Estate Grown Chardonnay - Carneros, Napa Valley
The wine displays aromas of Meyer lemon and lemon curd with a touch of green apple.
Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne
This wine is light-bodied and shows aromas of lemon and green apple with hints of dry toast.
2009 Bodega Numanthia Termes Numanthia – Toro
This Spanish red wine impresses with its notes of dark fruits, chocolate and oak.
A Pair of Domaine Chandon Sparkling Wines
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, here are two sparkling wines from California for the romantic at heart.
Domaine Chandon Rose
Try matching this sparkling wine with duck a l’orange or baked ham.
2007 Beringer Nightingale - Napa Valley
This wine delivers aromas and flavors of honeyed apricots and peaches.
2012 Artesa Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
This Thanksgiving, consider serving one of these wines from Napa Valley's Carneros region.
2010 Turnbull Old Bull
This wine is a blend of 51 percent cabernet sauvignon, 26 percent syrah, 12 percent petite sirah and 11 percent cabernet franc fruit.
Marietta Cellars Angeli Cuvee
The wine opens with aromas of blackberry, black cherry and spice, and its flavors of blackberry and dark chocolate are decadent.
Pair of 2013 Lindemans
These South Australian wines are affordably priced, quality picks for summertime grilling.
Matua Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Pair this wine, which opens with citrus zest and floral aromas, with shellfish.
Twofer: Beringer Cabernet Sauvignons
Spring for one of these bottles of vino for Dad this Father's Day — and pair with a juicy burger.
Lustao Palo Cortado
This wine opens with aromas of roasted nuts, toffee and dried orange peel.
2011 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port
This wine boasts aromas of cream de cassis, licorice and spice and is a good match for chili, if you're looking to experiment with flavor pairings.
Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rosé — California
This wine is made from a blend of chardonnay and pinot noir grapes, giving it a pink-salmon color.
Domaine Chandon Brut Classic - California
This wine will add a touch of vivacity to your New Year’s Eve celebration.
2010 Robert Hall Syrah - Paso Robles
Serve this rich wine with prime rib or a rack of lamb.
Brachetto d’Acqui from Terre da Vino
This sweet sparkling wine has aromas of rose petal, red raspberry, cranberry and strawberry.
2010 Etude Chardonnay
Round flavors of honeydew, pear, lemon and apple highlighted by minerals and spice in this wine from Carneros, California.
2009 Ramey Chardonnay
This bold wine from Hudson Vineyard has multilayered and complex flavors.
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon
This stellar wine has aromas and flavors of blackberry and black raspberry, with a touch of spice and cedar in the finish.
Mumm Napa Brut Rosé
This outstanding wine's strawberry-like flavors are delicious with a wonderful creamy finish.
