Wine

Vineyards around the Gobelsburg Estate date to 1171 - the oldest in Austria with a history as a Cistercian Monastery. It's still one of the most venerated wineries in the country. This organic - grapes Gruner is spicy, medium-bodied, with asian pear note

A mini Super Tuscan from the Brunello maker Altesino. This 80% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 10% Cabernet - very approachable and immensely pleasing, with medium-body and tannins, black cherry and forest aromas, plus a little barnyard or narcissus to keep thing

Made by the winemaker of Hobo Wine Co. and his father to celebrate their Thai heritage, this Cali Gewurztraminer is formulated especially for Thai food. It's dry but it's common to get a little sweet impression in the beginning. Then it's pure fresh Lyche

A fantastic value for a biodynamic southern Rhone blend, made from Syrah, Caladoc, Merlot...It has medium body and bright red- fruit flavors with some pretty floral notes beneath. The french use the term glou- glou to describe a wine you can glug- glug, a

From a woman wine maker, an elegant Dao made from 80% Touriga Nacional, with Jaen, Tinta Roriz, and others making up the balance. The wine smells like summer blackberries at the roadside, and opens with vanilla (due to time in oak). Then gives flavors of

A wine of almost unbelievable quality for the price. If you've wanted to try Amarone but don't want to part with $50 bucks or more, try this one: Medium-full body with intense black tea, blackberry and black cherry flavors and none of the jammy/raisiny no

This wine could be labeled as Chianti but the winemaker uses his youngest grapes for it and doesn't feel like it's ready for the big time. Which works fine for us because we love it and want to keep getting it for less than $15 bucks! Organic grapes, medi

A South African Sauvignon Blanc that way outperforms its price! Light body and zesty acidity with incredible citrus flavors: grapefruit and its zest, lime, and a touch of gooseberry. Super with fresh salads, oysters, fresh goat cheese, asparagus.

The Aglianico grape is pretty much grown only in Campania and Basilicata, but the former yields softer, more approachable wines (though still with noticeable tannins). This has medium-body and acidity and is earthy rather than fruity with black cherry plu

A biodynamic Tempranillo from Ribera Del Duero that is easy to love - medium-body with ripe fresh fruit flavors (plum, mulberry) and no sweetness. Versatile with everyday foods, including poultry, burgers and all kinds of vegetarian fare.

From charismatic winemaker Charles Smith, a Washington- state Sangiovese that has all the features of the Italian version but is slightly richer. A spicy cherry aroma leads to almost- full body with mild tannins and black cherry and vanilla flavors, the a

A great, light red from the south of France: a light-body and barely-there tannins for a red you can chill a bit (refreshingly in summer), plus cherry and herb flavors, then a finish of mineral flavors or salty sea air. Great with veggies on the grill.