21. 2005 La Playa Colchagua Valley, Chile Cabernet Rosé
Cabernet Sauvignon normally isn't made into a Rosé wine, but when it is, you are in for a treat. This rendition is floral, fruitful, complex and tart, with notes of pink roses, strawberry, red cherry, raisins, toast, tobacco and mocha.
22. 2004 Coyote Creek California Chardonnay
Pear, lemon and pineapple are the fruit impressions offered by this rich Chardonnay, which was crafted from grapes grown in a variety of California appelations.
23. 2005 Silver Creek California Chardonnay
This floral and fruitful wine was grown in several top California vineyards. Its jasmine-like aroma leads to palate-impressions of tangerine, baked apple tart, lemon zest and pineapple.
24. 2005 Bramble Ridge California Sangiovese
This California rendition of Italian Chianti offers plenty of pure fruit flavor including cherry and strawberry impressions, accented by sandalwood and black pepper notes.
25. 2003 Knoll Haven California Cabernet Sauvignon
Notes of cherry, various dark berries, tobacco and oak define this Cabernet, crafted from fruit grown in select California vineyards.
26. 2004 Three Brothers South Australia 'Reunion' Shiraz
Crafted from grapes grown primarily in Australia's McLaren Vale, this wine is juicy, rich and opulent, with impressions of blackberry, leather, licorice and a hint of vanilla.
27. 2003 'Que Sera' Vin de Pays d'Oc, France Syrah
With its notes of rasbeery, blackberry, violets, licorice, cigar box, toasty oak and white pepper, this French beauty is an archetypal Languedoc Syrah. (And, it tastes good, too!)
28. 2002 Vina Progreso Uruuguay Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
From South America's second smallest country comes this delicious and expressive wine, showing aromas and flavors of blackberry, black cherry, green pepper, nuts and sweet chocolate oak.
29. 2002 Pumari Monterey County Syrah
This wine is not a typical Syrah. It offers a wide array of fruit flavors, including strawberry, cherry, accented by notes of sweet cinnamon spiced and smoked bacon.
30. 2005 Reserve St. Martin Vin d'Pays d'Oc France Pinot Noir
Made by French vintners who aren't afraid to bend from tradition, this fun wine has a floral aroma, leading to notes of perfumed strawberry, dark berry and red cherry.
31. 2002 Maddalena Paso Robles Merlot
Named for the Riboli family's esteemed matriarch, this wine has a soft mouthfeel, ripe fruit flavors, and a long, lingering finish. Pour a glass, and savor its impressions of cherry, chocolate oak, blackberry, plum and spice.
32. 2001 Chateau Franc-Perat France Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux
A focus on quality in the vineyard, and the winemaking talents of Michel Rolland, are captured in this traditional Bordeaux blend that showcases dark fruit flavors, joined by a note of pencil lead.
33. 2004 Aresti Rio Claro, Chile Reserve Merlot
The Aresti family grew grapes in Chile's Curico Valley for 44 years before they decided to make wine. Their farming expertise shines through in this bottling, which showcases earth-framed black cherry fruit.
34. 2004 Payva Ribera del Guadiano Spain Tempranillo
The Ribera del Guadiana region of Spain provided the fruit for this engaging wine, which offers impressions of blueberry, blackberry, chocolate, vanilla and toast.
35. 2004 Marquis-Phillips South East Australia Shiraz
This big� wine from South East Australia is drinking beautifully in its youth, offering notes of blackberry, cherry, eucalyptus, spice and dark chocolate. A wonderful food wine.
36. 2004 Man Vintners South Africa Shiraz
An engaging violet aroma leads to flavors of blackberry, cherry, plum, spices and chocolate in this exceptional wine, crafted by three experienced vintners in South Africa.
37. 2002 Pumari Riesling
2002 Pumari Riesling
38. NV Stella Rosa Piedmont, Italy Sparkling Rosso
This engagingly effervescent wine comes from the Piedmont region of Italy. Bright and refreshing, it showcases pomegranate, crisp red pear and apple-rhubarb pie flavors.
