2012 Kim Crawford Unoaked Chardonnay

Decent flavor, but very acidic. It gave me heartburn after a single glass.

2010 Verbena Rosso di Montalcino

Dry with big flavor, this wine pairs well with red meats, like steak. Yum!

2006 Barboursville Octagon

Oh my my, oh hell yes! Honey put on that party dress!

Need more be said? Sure, this deep red is bold with the dry drop of the Franc that makes it savory. A delicious bottle!

Cantina Zaccagnini 2010 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Dude, score! What more needs to be said?

2010 Chateau Liversan Haut Medoc Bordeaux

Excellent wine!

2010 Cameron Hughes Lot 362 California Blend

Not one of Hughes' best. The first night was ok. Second, meh. Down the bottle on opening.

2011 Meritage Lot 383 by Cameron Hughes

Bold and dry, this French lot has that distinctive old world taste. This one has a big fruit flavor, but is a little punchy, so get one and let it sit for a year. Enjoy the much improved structure in 2014!

2012 The Honey Pot by Stellenbosch, South Africa

While dedicated to reds, occasionally I branch out for a promising white wine. "The Honey Pot" I saw and had to try just for the name. Like a true honeypot, however, it led me on with its pretty label, then left me with the lingering taste of sour apple. Disappointing, but truth in advertising.

2011 Santa Julia Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon

Christine, you are a life saver! This saved us from the Cab Franc. Much improved complexity and flavor over the night's prior selection.

2011 La Cappuccina Madego Rosso Veneto

Only worth one word...

BLEGH!

2008 Tierra Tempranillo Rioja

Dry and spicy. It's a perfect complement to peppercorn pan-seared zukes!

2010 Finca La Mata Duero

I asked the wife what she wanted and she said, "Something bold!" Enter Finca la Mata, a fine Spanish Duero. Big and bold like a Cabernet,  it finishes with a flourishing zing, like Flamenco. So Spanish! Roses, chocolate, and Finca la Mata makes one happy wife!

2009 Chateau Haut-Laborie Bordeaux

This 2009 Bordeaux is at its peak. Round, dry, fabulous! Drink it up!

2010 La Grande Dame de Chateau Lavagnac Bordeaux Superior

I usually don't go in for Merlot. It's a little fruity for my dry personality. However this masterful blend of Merlot with Cabernet Franc gives that big fruity flavor with a dry smack on the face. I like it!

2008 Quinta de Ventozelo Douro Reserva

This wine was a delight after last night's disaster. Round and bold with a dry finish, this Portugese red had me spellbound after a short decant. Delicious!

2009 Chateau Verriere Bordeaux

When we first opened this bottle, we thought it might be corked from the aroma. Looking over some reviews, we found that some folks mentioned its strong bouquet and recommended decanting it for an hour. We tried decanting, which improved the flavor, but this bottle is clearly past its prime. We ended up dumping the bottle, which we have never done for a Bordeaux. Too bad.