Fall Top 12 Showcase

Tenuta Albrizzi is a full-bodied red wine with aromas of fresh raspberry and cherry, plus violet and spice box. Succulent flavors of currant and black cherry introduce secondary, well-integrated flavors of subtle oak. Structured tannins round out a long, complex finish.

Beef, lamb, game, burgers, meaty pasta, aged cheeses.

Hervé’s Malbec Reserva is a big, rich red wine that delivers lifted aromas of violets, spice, black cherry and berries. The palate shows off powerful, spicy flavors of black plums with toasty vanilla oak, plus notes of fresh-brewed coffee and a long, smooth, chocolatey finish.

Blue cheese, chocolate, cakes/pastries, fruit, spicy Asian.

Saserello is a full-bodied red wine with ripe plum, rich black cherry and spice aromas. The palate offers mouthfilling dark fruit, black pepper and toasty vanilla flavors, plus elegant tannins and a long, complex finish.

Beef, pork, firm cheeses, red-sauced pastas, vegetarian meals.

Lobo e Falcão is a full-bodied red wine with black cherry, violet and toasty spice aromas. The palate delivers ripe dark berry, black plum, mocha and earthy cinnamon flavors, plus velvety tannins and a long, concentrated finish.

Cabalié is a medium-bodied white wine with leap-from-the-glass apricot, honeysuckle and citrus aromas. The palate is ripe and round, with vibrant tropical and stone-fruit flavors and a long, luscious finish.

Beef, full-flavored cheese, pork, turkey, veal, vegetarian.

Belle Roche is a medium-bodied dry red wine with inviting black currant and toasty spice aromas. The palate is finely structured with succulent, black-fruit flavor and firm tannins. Long, complex finish.

Beef, aged cheese, game, lamb, burgers, meaty pasta.

Queen Bee is a full-bodied white wine with vibrant apricot, peach, honeysuckle and orange blossom aromas. The palate is round and elegantly structured, with ripe peach, pear and tropical fruit flavors. Long and smooth, yet fresh finish.

Beef, full-flavored cheese, pork, turkey, veal, vegetarian.

Hole in the Clouds is a crisp dry white wine with leap-from-the-glass tropical fruit and fresh-cut grass aromas. There's more intense tropical fruit and citrus flavors on the palate, plus a long, vibrant finish.

Beef, pork, firm cheeses, red-sauced pastas, vegetarian meals.

Château Le Bonalguet is a medium-bodied red wine with expressive plum, black currant, blackberry and floral-spice aromas. Well structured and elegant, the palate offers more rich black fruit and toasty spice, plus a long, smooth finish.

Black Saint Peter is a full-bodied red wine with intense aromas of spicy red fruit, plus hints of pepper, mint and sweet spice. On the palate, look for smooth, mouthfilling flavors of black cherry and bramble fruits, layered with sweet vanilla oak.

Grilled steak, barbecue, burgers, turkey, pork, spicy dishes (esp. with Cajun seasonings), eggplant, meaty pasta dishes.