Dr. L Riesling

Name of Wine: Dr. L Riesling

Type of Wine: white wine

Vintage: 2003 - definitely 2003

Winery/Vineyard: Loosen Bros., Germany

Description: Nice balance of sweetness and acidity. Works well with lighter foods or as a sipping wine.

Comments: Great. Other years are good, but the 2003 is great. Serve Chilled

Chianti Classico

Name of Wine: Chianti Classico (DOCG)

Type of Wine: Everyday red for meals (90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, 5% Canialo)

Vintage: N/A

Winery/Vineyard: Rocca delle Macie, Castellina in Chianti, Toscana, Italy

Description: Dry red table wine; flavor is subtle and does not overpower; not overly dry, but still dry

Comments: Part of our love is sentimental - we visited the winery on our trip to Italy. However, this is a solid Chianti Classico and a great accompaniment to red meat or pasta dishes. It complements without overpowering.

Brachetto D'Acqui "Pineto"

Name of Wine: Brachetto D'Acqui "Pineto" (DOCG)

Type of Wine: Sparkling red desert

Vintage: 2004

Winery/Vineyard: Marenco, Piedmont, Italy

Description: Sparkling red desert wine made from Brachetto grape. Sweet with rasberry and cherry flavors.

Comments: Serve chilled. Good as desert in a bottle, though would probably work with berry tarts or pie.

Founder's Series Cristalle

Name of Wine: Founder's Series Cristalle (VQA)

Type of Wine: Sparkling wine enhanced with a 'Dosage' of Ice Wine

Vintage: Unsure

Winery/Vineyard: Peller Estates, Niagara Peninsula, Canada

Description: Basically, champagne with a touch of sweetness

Comments/recommendations: Remember it tasting better at the winery, but still good. Taste buds could have been compromised as we had Chinese for dinner shortly before breaking out the Cristalle. Also, do not serve too cold. Sweetness definitely more pronounced when slightly warmer than refrigerator temperature.