2008 Crios de Susana Balbo ... $8 / $27 Mendoza Argentina KREE-ohs 100% Malbec Brilliant aromas of crushed strawberry and cherry. Dry and silky, with noticeable weight, with rich red fruit flavors.

2009 Commanderie de la Bargemone ... $10 / $36 Coteaux d'Aix en Provence France ko-man-dree duh lah bahr-zhuh-mon 40% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon Subtle strawberry, candied ginger, fresh flowers and hints of mint and minerals. Light, crisp and refreshing.

2008 J. Vidal-Fleury ... $12 / $45 Tavel Rhone France 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 20% Cinsault Vibrant, complex and compelling, showing brilliant strawberry, chery, fresh flowers, crushed nuts and minerals.

2007 Elk Cove Vineyards ... $10 / $36 Willamette Valley Oregon USA 100% Pinot Noir Unctuously textured, with vibrant red fruit, white pepper, wildflower and a touch of slate. Slick and stylish.

NV The Chook - "Sparkling Shiraz" ... $11 / $40 (Red Wine) Southeast Australia Australia 100% Shiraz Lots of bubbles in this spicy, delightful shiraz. Black cherry, black raspberry and notes of licorice and coffee.

NV Patrick Bottex - "La Cueille" ... $13 / $42 (Rosé Wine) Bugey-Cerdon Ain France pah-treek boh-tex - lah kwee-yee 100% Gamay Explosive aromas of ripe watermelon, kiwi and strawberry. Refreshingly sweet, with gushing fruit flavors and ripe, racy acidity. Fantastic, unusual and amazingly drinkable wine.

NV Cantine Ceci - "Otello" Spumante Extra Dry ... $10 / $38 (Rosé Wine) Emilia-Romagna Italy kan-TEE-neh KEH-chee Lambrusco, Pinot Noir Delicate raspberry, strawberry and kiwi notes intertwined with a touch of grass. Frothy and light on the palate.

NV Schloss Gobelsburg Brut Reserve ... $75 (White Wine) Kamptal Niederosterreich Austria shlohs go-behls-boork 70% Grüner Veltliner, 15% Riesling, 15% Pinot Noir Very fine mousse, with elegant aromas of flowers, minerals and toasty peach, pear and apricot. Silky and refined.

NV Louis Pedrier Brut ... $9 / $35 (White Wine) Côte d'Or Burgundy France loo-ee peh-dree-yay Chenin Blanc, Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Menu Pineau Toasty, lithe and elegant, with nutty aromas and flavors of golden apple, citrus and minerals.

NV Pol Roger Brut ... $99 (White Wine) Champagne France pol ro-zhay 33% Pinot Noir, 33% Pinot Meunier, 33% Chardonnay Pristine aromas of flowers, french apple pie and minerals. Creamy texture with flavors of apple, pear, citrus and walnut. Finishes dry and clean.

NV Montaudon Brut ... $22 / $43 half bottle / $85 (White Wine) Montagne de Reims Champagne France moh(n)-to-doh(n) 50% Pinot Noir, 25% Pinot Meunier, 25% Chardonnay Rich, toasty nose with lots of yeast and nuttiness. Elegant style, with flavors of crisp green apple, vanilla and flint.

1996 Henriot - "Millésimé" Brut ... $175 (White Wine) Montagne de Reims Champagne France ahn-hryoh - mee-lay-zeem 52% Pinot Noir, 48% Chardonnay Beautiful and elegant in the glass, on the nose and on the palate. Extremely fine and soft mousse, with tight and never-ending bubbles. Balanced, silky and harmonious, showing complex citrus, honey and hazelnut brittle.

NV Cantine Ceci - "Tre di Terre Verdiane" Spumante Extra Dry ... $41 (White Wine) Emilia-Romagna Italy kan-TEE-neh KEH-chee Malvasia Bianca, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir Zesty citrus, flowers, tropical fruit, white peach, green apple and stones. Fine mousse, soft palate and clean finish.

NV Ruggeri - "Gentile" ... $12 / $23 half bottle / $45 (White Wine) Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Veneto Italy roo-JEH-ree - juhn-TEE-leh 98% Prosecco, 1% Verdiso, 1% Perara Pretty and deliciously light and drinkable, with delicate flavors of citrus, tropical fruit and a hint of minerals.

NV Poema Cava Extra Dry ... $7 / $24 (White Wine) Penedes Spain poh-AY-mah 35% Macabeo, 35% Xarel-lo, 30% Parellada White peach, citrus, honeysuckle, toasty bread and hints of almond. Medium bodied, crisp and refreshing.

2006 Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc ... $20 / $78 (White Wine) North Coast California USA SHRAHMS-berg 100% Chardonnay Rich and luxurious aromas of lemon custard, ginger and baked yellow apples. Lush fruit and lively acidity on the palate.

Dessert Wines

NV Yalumba - "Museum Reserve Antique Tawny" ... $8 / $40 half bottle (Red Wine) South Australia Australia Grenache, Shiraz, Touriga Naçional, Tinto Cão, Mourvédre Medium bodied, medium sweet, with rich, complex flavors of caramel, spiced orange peel, toasted nuts and chocolate.

NV De Bortoli - "Old Boys" 21 Year Old Tawny Port ... $7 / $84 (Red Wine) Southeast Australia Australia deh BOHR-toh-lee Very smooth, tangy and moderately sweet. Honeyed hazelnut, toffee, spiced raisin and caramelized orange.

NV Yalumba - "Museum Reserve Muscat" ... $8 / $40 half bottle (White Wine) Victoria Australia 100% Muscat Medium bodied, full sweet, with melted toffee, vanilla, raisins, maple syrup, molasses and figs.

2001 Hopler - "Noble Reserve" Trockenbeerenauslese ... $15 / $90 half bottle (White Wine) Burgenland Austria HOPE-lehr 100% Riesling Full bodied and very sweet with candied lemon, pineapple and peach flavors. Luxurious texture and very long finish.

2006 Mission Hill - "5 Vineyards" Icewine ... $16 / $45 187ml (White Wine) Okanagan Valley Canada 100% Riesling Very sweet and rich, with flavors of honey, apricot, candied hazelnut and caramelized orange peel.

2007 Paul Jaboulet Aîné ... $12 / $63 half bottle (White Wine) Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise Rhone France pol zhah-boo-leh eh-nay 100% Muscat Bursting with peaches, honeysuckle, flowers, apricot, herbs and mint. Medium bodied and deliciously sweet.

2005 Banfi - "Rosa Regale" Dolce ... $9 187ml (Sparkling Red Wine) Brachetto d'Aqui Piedmont Italy BAHN-fee - ROH-sah ray-GAH-lay 100% Brachetto Rich and sweet, with vibrant aromas and flavors of raspberry, roses, strawberry and cherry.

1995 Pisoni Vino Santo ... $12 / $138 half bottle (White Wine) Trentino Italy pee-ZOH-nee 100% Nosiola Rich, sweet and seductively textured. Complex and floral, with apricot, peach, honeysuckle and sweet almond flavors.

2007 La Montecchia - "Fior D'arancio" ... $9 / $39 (Sparkling White Wine) Colle Eugenei Veneto Italy lah mohn-teh-KEE-yah - fyor dah-RAHN-chyo 100% Moscato Flowers, orange, citrus, honeysuckle and pear work together in perfect harmony with fine bubbles and lively sweetness.

NV Cockburn's 20 Year Old Tawny Porto ... $13 / $150 (Red Wine) Portugal COH-berns Touriga Naçional, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca Full bodied and medium sweet, with aromas and flavors of toffee, butterscotch, golden raisin and candied orange.

NV Broadbent - "Lot #1 Auction Reserve" Ruby Porto ... $7 / $48 (Red Wine) Douro Portugal Sweet raisin, spice, black cherry, licorice and cola on the nose. Medium bodied, with medium sweetness.

2003 Bodegas Toro Albala - "La Noría" Sherry ... $9 / $48 half bottle (White Wine) Montilla Moriles Spain TOH-roh al-BAH-la - lah noh-REE-ah 100% Pedro Ximenez Rich, unctuous and very sweet, with intense date, fig, toffee and caramel flavors. White grapes, but dark amber in color.

NV Meyer Family Cellars - "California Port" ... $10 / $75 500 ml (Red Wine) California USA Zinfandel Ripe, jammy and spicy, with aromas and flavors of sweet baked cherries, brandy and hints of pepper and oak.

2006 Adelsheim - "Deglacé" ... $10 / $60 half bottle (Rosé Wine) Oregon USA ADD-ehls-hime - deh-glah-SAY 100% Pinot Noir Enticing nose of strawberry, honeysuckle and nectarine. Medium body, very sweet and very complex.