Banfi Rosa Regale, Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG, Piedmont, Italy

A sweet red aromatic Sparkling from Italy. A perfect Sparkler for Valentine's Day!

Technical Data: 100% Brachetto d’Acqui grape which grows in Piedmont region.

Description: Light ruby red color with fine bubbles. Lively rose petal and fresh berry on the nose. Soft and elegant entrance on the palate, sweet red wine focused on strawberry, raspberry and rose petal. Long lasting soft and charming finish.

Food Pairing & Service: Ideally suited with desserts and specially with fresh berries and chocolate. It may also make a surprising Aperitif Sparkler.

Score: 9/10

Suggested Retail Price: $18.99

Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut NV, Sonoma Valley, USA

An elegant Sparkling Brut NV from Sonoma Valley, a very good value!

Technical Data: 87% Pinot Noir, 13% Chardonnay. Hand harvested. The cuvee is a blend of 20 different base wines fermented in stainless steel tanks. Made from the Methode Champenoise.

Description: Pale straw hue with lively bubbles. On the nose green apple mingled with herbaceous notes. Full bodied and elegant on the mouth, this crisp and refreshing Sparkling is focused on citrusy flavors laced with green apple and toast. Creamy long lasting finish.

Food Pairing & Service: As a full bodied Brut this sparkling will pair with a wide range of food from Aperitif to an entire meal. Serve chilled but not icy!

Score: 8/10

Suggested Retail Price: $18.99

Marquis de la Tour Sparkling Brut NV, Loire Valley, France

Dry NV Sparkling Wine of extraordinary quality at a very attractive price from France.

Technical Data: 50% Chenin Blanc, 25 % Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Chardonnay. This sparkling wine is made from 100% Loire grapes. Because of its northern location, the grapes maintain an excellent balance of high acidity. Consistency and quality are carefully monitored to create very fine bubbles. The dosage has been perfected to make a clean, fruity but, dry sparkling wine

Description: Pale gold color. Delicate floral aromas. Medium-bodied wine. Crisp and clean with fine bubbles and ripe melon flavors. Good acidity and good balance.

Food Pairing & Service: Served chilled. This sparkling wine can accompany an entire meal or be served as an aperitif.

Score: 8/10

Suggested Retail Price: $8.99

Laboure-Roi Pouilly-Fuisse Vallon D'Or '03, Burgundy, France

An elegant Pouilly-Fuisse from Burgundy.

Technical Data:100% Chardonnay. Following the malolactic fermentation, the wine spends 8 to 10 months in tank before bottling.

Description:Golden color. Floral and fruity aromas on the nose with hints of honey and hazelnuts. On the palate, medium-bodied wine yet rich and dry. This Chardonnay shows lots of white fruits flavors but also a nice minerality and some lively floral undertones all together in a very well balanced exemple of what could be a Pouilly-Fuisse when well crafted. Long lasting creamy and rounded finish.

Food Pairing & Service:Serve chilled but not iced, at 55 Fahrenheit. Drink with all smoked fish, fish grilled or in a sauce, poultry and white meats, including turkey and pork, creamy cheeses.

Score:9/10

$16.99

Jean Luc Colombo Cotes du Rhone "Les Abeilles" '03, Cotes du Rhone, France

Classic South Cotes du Rhone Red.

Technical Data:50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre from 25 year-old vines. The wine is aged 20% in new oak for nine months before bottling.

Description:Deep garnet color. Aromas of black berries, a hint of old leather and some spices too. A full-bodied and complex red wine focused on ripe black berry laced with liquorice spiciness well balanced by silky tannins. This red wine is a classic expression of the Cotes du Rhone appellation.

Food Pairing & Service:A food friendly wine which will be an ideal accompaniment to hearty dishes and Mediterranean Cuisine in general. Will also pair well lamb, pork, roasted beef and assorted cheeses. Serve at room temperature.

Score:8/10

Suggested Retail Price:$9.99

Gavala Santorini White'03, Santorini, Greece

Crisp and fragant white blend from the Santorini Island, Greece. Something new worth to try!

Technical Data:Two Grapes blend, Assyrtico and Aidani grapes.

Description:Bright golden color, light fruits on the nose with undertones of citrus. In the palate, citrus, lemon and melon like overtones are its main flavors with a crisp acidity and a quite refreshing finish.

Food Pairing & Service:Food friendly wine. Idealy paired with fish, seafood, white meats and mild cheeses. Also a perfect sipping wine. Serve chilled.

Score:8/10

Suggested Retail Price:$11.99

Fragou Cabernet Sauvignon'01, Trifilia, Greece

A flavorful Cabernet Sauvignon from Greece, not so far away from Athens.

Technical Data:100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 12 months in French oak barrel.

Description:Purple red color. Plum on the nose. A very fruity dry wine, on the palate loaded with plum & vanillin oak, no spiciness, supple tannins, smooth finish. Full bodied wine a bit robust and food friendly.

Food Pairing & Service:Paired with red meats & cheese. Serve at room temperature.

Score:7/10

Suggested Retail Price:$13.49