This Week's Tasting Wines

2007 Husch Vineyards Pinot Noir ~ California
This is a gold-medal Pinot with aromas of Bing cherry, black raspberry, molasses, flint, dried herbs, and rhubarb. Cherry, dried herbs, tobacco, and pencil shaving mingle on the palate. Focused, bright acidity highlights the cooler growing season and frames the silky texture of this vintage. Bottle Sale Price: $27.99

2007 Ramspeck Cabernet Sauvignon ~ California
This is a big, flavorful red that walks the line between old-world and new-world styling. There are lots of nice flavors up front—huge, mature red fruits, green pepper, and cassis. The nose is lively as well. The tannic structure is smooth and medium all the way through until the finish, where it finally shows its youth just a bit. Bottle Sale Price: $20.99

2007 Big Ass Chardonnay ~ Australia
This fine Chardonnay exhibits tropical fruit characters and a touch of oak. It is crisp and finishes dry. Pair it with fish or any white meat. Bottle Sale Price: $9.99

2007 Sun Garden Gewürztraminer ~ Germany
This is a delightfully aromatic white wine. The flavor is spicy with hints of peach and mango. It is medium bodied with an optimal balance between rich fruit flavors, bright acidity, and subtle alcohol. Enjoy it with meals or sip it by itself. Bottle Sale Price: $12.99