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.