Manifesto! North Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2012 11.99/750 ml.
Winery notes: "The 2012 North Coast Sauvignon Blanc displays a tropical nose of pineapple, melon, ripe pear, beeswax, peach and a touch of cut herbs. Big mouthful of pink grapefruit, melon, the trademark orange Creamsicle, with a bright, full bodied finish of lime, Meyer lemon, and a touch of honey."

Manifesto! North Coast Unoaked Chardonnay 2010 11.99/750 ml.
Winery notes: "The 2010 Unoaked Chardonnay is wildly complex, with a floral nose of ripe pear, freshly squeezed key limes, fennel, orange zest, gardenia and a touch of salinity. Broad, bright flavors of pear, key lime, quince, green apple, and a hint of licorice coat the palate. Finishes long and lean with secondary flavors of Bosc pear, tequila-laced orange zest, and wonderful food-marrying acidity."

Esperanza Verdejo 2009 8.99/750 ml.
Winery notes: "This Verdejo from Spain reveals aromas of mineral, melon, baking spices, and floral notes. Smooth-textured, concentrated, and lively on the palate, this lengthy, savory offering received an 88 rating from Parker's Wine Advocate." Released at $15; drink now.

Magnificent Wine Company Originals Columbia Valley Riesling 2010 8.99/750 ml.
Winery notes: "Here is a crisp, just off-dry effort that sports mineral, citrus, and floral aromas, good balance, and a refreshing finish. It is an ideal aperitif for a hot summer day. Parker's Wine Advocate rating is 87 points. Wine Enthusiast 87 points."

Magnificent Wine Company House Wine Red 2010 8.99/750 ml.
Winery notes: "This Washington State red blend is 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 15% Syrah, and 3% Cabernet Franc. Tantalizing blueberry, cassis, leather and pine bark aromatics swirl in the glass. Deep fruit flavors of cherry and strawberry blend with notes of licorice on the palate. Dusty, firm tannins support lingering fruit on the long finish."

Frontera Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 4.99/750 ml.
Winery notes: "Cabernet Sauvignon offers character, complexity, and longevity, while Merlot adds softer tannins and elegance. The wine is fruity with aromas of chocolate, black plums and vanilla. A medium body gives way to black cherry flavors, soft tannins and a pleasing finish."

Frontera Chardonnay 4.99/750 ml.
Winery notes: "Fruity character, with apple and papaya aromas; refreshing, well balanced and with a slight touch of sweetness. Excellent pairing for shellfish, fish with creamy sauces, salads and white meat dishes."

Frontera Merlot 4.99/750 ml.
Winery notes: "The color of the wine is a deep red with great intensity. On the nose, the wine shows delicious hints of plums and herbs. This Merlot reveals hints of chocolate and spice, while integrating perfectly with the toasted American oak. The wine is smooth with great structure."

Frontera Moscato 4.99/750 ml.
Winery notes: "With notes of fresh fruits, flowers and hints of honey, and a bright yellow color with golden notes. The Moscato is fresh, sweet, slightly acid and with good persistence. Ideal as a cocktail, with desserts, fruits and sweet pastries in general. "

Frontera Pinot Noir 4.99/750 ml.
Winery notes: "With a red ruby color, this Pinot Noir has a fruity aroma with notes of ripe cherries and vanilla. Completely mouth filling and with a persistent aftertaste. Ideal with cheeses, white meats and grilled fish."

Chateau Bel Air Bordeaux 2009 14.99/750 ml.
Tasting notes: "The Chateau Bel Air 2009 is a skilfully made claret and the 2009 is a good vintage. It has notes of blackberry, blueberry, and oak with a hint of cherry and vanilla. It is a fruit forward, supple wine that is perfectly counterbalanced by a good tannic structure and an elegant finish. This wine will be great with beef wellington, casseroles, steak and kidney pudding, roast duck and even lightly spiced, rich oriental dishes."

Domaine Du Bouscat Caduce 2009 14.99/750 ml.
Wine Advocate/Parker rating 87. James Suckling rating 91 points. "The 2009 Caduce (70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc and Malbec) exhibits loads of black cherries, licorice, forest floor and earth. It is a sexy, lush, medium-bodied, silky-textured wine that finished at 14.9% natural alcohol. - The Wine Advocate" "Wonderful nose of blueberries with lemon rind and black cherries. Full to medium body, with bright acidity and fine tannins. Hints of milk chocolate and spices underneath it all. - James Suckling.

Kris Heart Rosso 2010 13.99/750 ml.
Winery notes: "This blend attains its silky smooth character from Merlot grapes grown in the calcareous hillside vineyards of Sicily, its deep purple color and robust body from Montepulciano grapes grown in the alluvial soils of Le Marche, and its exquisite structure from Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards perched on the steep, rocky alpine foothills of Alto Adige. Final tasting, blending and bottling are carried out at the Haas family estate in Alto Adige to ensure the quality one has come to expect from the Kris labels. Garnet in color with an intense perfume of wild berries, crushed fruit and leather. Ripe fruit flavors are enhanced by its lively acidity. Recommended with roasted meats, rich pastas, smoked sausage and flavorful cheeses."

Kendall-Jackson California Chardonnay 2011 12.99/750 ml.
Winery notes: "Beautifully integrated tropical flavors such as pineapple, mango, and papaya with citrus notes that explode in your mouth. These flavors delicately intertwine with aromas of vanilla and honey to create depth and balance throughout. A hint of toasted oak rounds out the long, lingering finish. Handcrafted from 100% Jackson Estates Grown grapes grown in our vineyards along the cool coastal growing regions of Monterey County, Santa Barbara County, and Mendocino County. Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay is fruit-forward, divinely complex, approachable and exceptionally food-friendly."

Boxhead Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 11.99/750 ml.
Winery notes: "This wine may look cute and cheeky at first, but underneath all that, she's got a layer of intensity you might never expect. Strong, rich and full-bodied, she's anything but boring, and certainly the type that you should never make the mistake of underestimating. This shows hints of herbaceous cabernet combined with rich fruits of ripe raspberry and currant. The palate is equally rich, with intense red fruit, herbaceous mint and smoky oak combined with strong tannin structure, balanced acid and layered finish. McLaren Vale. 50% Stainless, 50% 10 months once-used and seasoned oak. 15% ABV."

Boxhead Australia Shiraz 2010 11.99/750 ml.
Winery notes: "This wine comes from three vineyards, one in Kangarilla, one in Mclaren Flat and one in Sellicks Beach. The nose has notes of ripe cassis and warm blackberries over hints of coffee, tar and licorice. Medium-full bodied, crisp and with a medium level of chewy tannins, it finishes with good persistence giving lingering licorice notes. 15% ABV."

Duck Pond Wahluke Slope Chardonnay 2009 10.99/750 ml.
Winery notes: "Full of zesty, fruity flavors, the Chardonnay reflects the warm sunny weather of the Columbia Valley. Rugged and desolate, the valleys of Eastern Washington provide consistent heat and sun to perfectly ripen the fruit. A light hand with the oak aging results in a wine with a little more zip and fantastic balance."

Santa Rita Reserva Chile Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 11.99/750 ml.
Winery notes: "This estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Alto Jahuel, located in Chile's famous Maipo Valley, one of the finest wine producing regions in the world. The result is an expressive ruby red color wine. Its aromas recall ripe, black fruit gracefully combined with vanilla, tobacco and cloves. The result is a medium bodied wine, balanced and pleasant persistent wine." Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 87 points, with Jay Miller's comments; "a spicy, forward wine with savory red and black fruit flavors, a supple texture, and an easy-to-understand personality."

Kim Crawford Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011 12.99/750 ml.
Winery notes: "Aroma: A bouquet of citrus and tropical fruits backed by characteristic herbaceous notes that Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is famous for. Palate: An exuberant wine brimming with flavors of pineapple and stone fruit with a hint of herbaceousness. The finish is fresh and zesty."

Josh Cellars Chardonnay 2011 14.99/750 ml.
Winery notes: "Ripe Citrus summer fruit, peach, pear, aligned with a touch of vanilla and smoke, partially barrel fermented. This classic North Coast Vineyards Chardonnay offers inviting stone fruit aromas, accented by notes of tropical fruit. The well-balanced acidity supports a core of pear and sweet melon and complements a creamy texture. The wine has a clean, refreshing finish. Joseph Carr was an award winning Sommelier and international wine industry executive who set out on his own in 2005 and founded Joseph Carr Winery in Carneros. Joseph Carr has recently worked with Tom Larson to produce his second label, named Josh Cellars."

Deinhard Lila Rielsing Sekt Trocken 14.99/750 ml.
If you like bubbly, Champagne, Cava, Prosecco, sparkling wine; give this steely minerally German bubbly a try. Tasting notes: "Delicate, elegant and soft with dazzling, continuous bubbles; a creamy mouthfeel leads to hints of apple, melon and minerality. Sekt is the German version of Champagne Methode Traditionelle made with Riesling." 92 points, Beverage Dynamics Magazine.

Domaine St. Anne Picpoul De Pinet 2011 11.99/750 ml.
Tasting notes: "Bright and fresh. Aromas of flowers, citrus fruits, aniseed and fennel. The flavors are sharp and clean with nuances of melons and peaches with a back end of minerality. A wonderful wine to have as an aperitif with cold seafood salads, California rolls or soft, runny cheeses and can be enjoyed with lighter dishes as well." Here's how Sally Easton (Master of Wine, Winewisdom.com) says it: "Picpoul de Pinet is one of those French wine appellations, and grape varieties, once discovered, long-loved. For a grape variety grown in the warm, sunny Mediterranean, inland from Sete, it has remarkable freshness and citrus-vivacity."