Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent ** = very good *** = superb **** = elite
Tablas Creek Vineyards, Patelin de Tablas Blanc, Paso Robles '13 **1/2 $ VALUE
(Viognier dominated crowd pleaser, big body, off dry flavors)
Vignobles d'Azur Rosé, Cotes de Provence '13 *** $ VALUE
(Full bodied but delicate rosé, distributed by Washburn Wine Co. in Balto)
La Rioja Alta "Alberdi" Reserva, Rioja '08 ** $$
(A lovely, mature, ready to drink older Rioja with style and class)
Ravenswood Zinfandel "Old Vines" Napa County '12 ** $ VALUE
(Big enjoyable red zin that touches all the bases)
D'Arenberg "Darry's Original" Shiraz Grenache, McLaren Vale '10 **11/2 $ VALUE
(Aussie take on big Cotes du Rhone, powerful and fun)
Many of these fine wines can be purchased at Reds Wine, Spirits, Deli & Meats.
Visit them at www.redswinenspirits.com