2015 Winexpert LE

* Approachable and food-friendly
* Earthy nose with aromas of sour cherry
* Flavors of cherry, cranberry and spice such as nutmeg and anise

Food Pairings
* Tomato sauce dishes – pasta, chicken, eggplant
* Prepared with fresh herbs like basil, and oregano
* Gourmet frozen pizza or La Sauvagine cheese with water crackers * Chicken Ratatouille Tagliatelle

Sweetness: Dry Body: Medium Alcohol: 13.5%

Pinot Grigio Verduzzo Veneto, Italy

$147.95 | Available January 2016

* Located just north of Venice on the Adriatic Sea
* One of three highly productive Italian regions known collectively as the Venezie
* Hot summers and cool winters

Tasting Notes
*Fresh and vibrant
*Citrus and pear from Pinot Grigio *Honeyed ripe pineapple from Verduzzo *Balanced acidity
*Crisp, clean finish

Food Pairings
* Delicate fish; pan-fried, poached or baked
* Simple chicken dishes
* Avoid spicy, sweet, salty, and tomato
* Grilled shrimp skewer or double cream brie
* Cod and Potato Cakes with Lemon-Herb Tartar Sauce

Sweetness: Dry Body: Light-Medium Alcohol: 13%

Mosaic Red
Paso Robles, California

$153.95 | Available February 2016

* Located between Los Angeles and San Francisco

* Long growing season of warm days and cool nights * Produces vibrantly ripened grapes

Tasting Notes
* Merlot and Zinfandel bring round fruit notes
* Petit Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon provide structure and complexity
* Aromas of red fruit, smoke and spice
* Flavors of blackberry, raspberry and spice

Food Pairings
* Braised meats, rich sauces, game meats
* Foods with a rich pastry note
* Avoid spicy foods
* Grilled steak or aged Asiago cheese
* Bison Burgers with Balsamic Bacon Onion Relish

Sweetness: Dry Body: Medium-Full Alcohol: 14%

Gewurztraminer Verdelho Muscat Murry Darling, Australia

$147.95 | Available March 2016

* Named for the two great rivers: Murray and Darling which weave through the region
* Long hot days with little rainfall
* Heat, irrigation and fertile soil produce grapes that create soft, generously flavored wines

Tasting Notes
* Floral notes from Gewürztraminer
* Verdelho contributes tropical notes
* Grapey Muscat
* Perfumed nose, vibrant pear, grapefruit and lime * Hint of minerality
* Off-Dry

Food Pairings
* Lightly spiced chicken, pork or salmon
* Ginger, hoisin, oyster sauces
* Savory Asian fare
* Ginger sauces on chicken or Asian inspired frozen apps * Hoisin Pork Tenderloin Sliders

Sweetness: Off-Dry Body: Medium Alcohol: 12%