1. 2003 Barossa Valley Estate Barossa Valley, Australia 'Spires' Chardonnay
Crafted from grapes grown on the Barossa Valley floor, as well as the hillside vineyards, this wine has a fresh mouthfeel and a vibrant finish, with aromas and flavors of red delicious apple, melon, tropical fruit, citrus, caramel and subtle oak.
2. NV Duval Leroy Champagne Brut
Crafted by one of the top 10 Champagne houses in France, this blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay is delicious and memorable, with apple and baked biscuit nuances, joined by notes of lemon and chocolate oak.
3. NV Sushi Wine Loire, France Chenin Blanc
The name says it all. If you love sushi, you'll love this wine. Made in an off-dry style from Chenin Blanc grapes grown in France's esteemed Loire Valley, "Sushi Wine" offers impressions of honey, brioche, yeast and green apple skins.
4. 2001 Sinatra Santa Barbara County Merlot
This is a red that "Ol' Blue Eyes" would have loved- full of personality and attitude. It offers notes of bing cherry, pomegranate, nutmeg, earthy winter spices and vanillin oak.
5. 1999 Château Pomeaux Pomerol
The combination of magnificent terroir, the decision of Château Pomeaux�s owners to sacrifice quantity to produce an ultra-high quality wine, and the winemaking expertise of Michel Rolland results in Château Pomeaux producing wines of the highest possible quality and elegance.
6. 2005 Lawsons Dry Hills Marlborough, New Zealand Gewurztraminer
This wine is the benchmark for all New Zealand Gewurztraminers, from its floral aroma to its ginger-sprinkled flavors of melon, white peach and orange peel. Its finish: long and spicy.
7. 2004 Cross Creek California Chardonnay
This quintessential California Chardonnay, packed with alluring aromas and flavors of juicy pear, pineapple, Meyer lemon and mild vanilla, joined by a hint of anise.
8. 2005 Poggio Basso Tuscany, Italy Bianco
This blend of Malvasia, Trebbiano and Chardonnay from the Tuscany region of Italy is pure drinking bliss. It offers aromas and flavors of caramel, banana, lemon pie and vanilla.
9. 2004 Warrabilla Rutherglen, Australia Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
This non-filtered blockbuster offers engaging notes of cherry, other dark fruit, licorice, chocolate and a hint of eucalyptus/mint, all accented by perfumed French oak.
10. 2004 Skyline Cellars Napa Chardonnay
Made from grapes grown in California's Napa Valley, this round and refreshing wine offers notes of caramel, honey, fig, butter, toasty oak and baked apple.
11. 2005 Adler Fels Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Meticulously-tended vines in Sonoma County's Russian River Valley produced the fruit used to craft this refreshing wine, which puts forth aromas and flavors of lemon, lime, grapefruit and grass.
12. 2004 Greystone Wines Southern Australia Shiraz
As the man who once oversaw the growing of much of the fruit used in Penfolds Grange, Nick Gill knows a thing or two about Shiraz. See for yourself as you savor this rendition, with its tasty blackberry, coffee and subtle earth notes.
13. 2005 Old School Lane California Viognier
This refreshing wine has engaging floral quality that leads to flavor impressions of white peach, citrus, orange zest, toast and nuts.
14. 2004 Sparrow Creek California Syrah
This easy-drinking Syrah is all about the fruit, offering impressions of rasberry, blackberry cobbler, cherry and spicy plum.
15. 2001 Gelida Cava Pendes, Spain Brut
Made in the Champenoise style, this sparkling wine from the Penedes region of Spain - a blend of four grape varieties - is super refreshing, with engaging notes of green apple, lemon, pear and grapefruit.
16. 2005 Shady Bay California Chenin Blanc
This wine has just a touch of residual sugar, making it ideal for late-summer sipping, or pairing with Asian fare anytime. Its floral and honeyed aroma leads to flavors of sweet grapefruit and kiwi.
17. 2005 Lazy Bay California Chardonnay
This tasty California Chardonnay is a cuvee of lots from various growing regions. It showcases apple, pear and citrus fruit flavors, and has a refreshing, creamy finish.
18. 2003 Nathan's Run California Zinfandel
This yummy (that's the scientific term) Zinfandel offers flavors and aromas reminiscent of grape jelly, currant and black licorice. What's not to like?
19. NV Il Conte d'Alba Italy Moscato d'Asti
A perennial favorite among club members, this rendition is floral, fruitful and refreshing, showcasing notes of elderflower, acacia, pear, star fruit and vanilla. It's slightly sweet and sensually spritzy.
20. 2001 J.P. Vinhos Terras do Sado, Portugal Touriga Nacional
This indigenous variety of Portugal is inky and dense, yet possesses plenty of finesse. Prepare to savor its oak-cloaked flavors of blackberry and cherry, joined by a hint of mocha.
