2004 Matahiwi Pinot Noir  $16
New Zealand Pinot Noir is always a great experience. This was the first vintage produced from a carefully cultivated vineyard - the result is a nuanced but also robust wine: cedar scented cherries follow through to great fruit, spice, and hints of smoke on the finish.

Pairing Suggestions: lamb (of course), and meat cuts grilled with straightforward, simple spices (perhaps just salt and pepper); caramelized onions. Also good with medium-spicy foods, especially Indian fare.

2005 La Chablisienne La Sereine  $21
A refreshing Chablis that begs "better pick up some good fish for dinner tonight." A lively, bright core of fruit is framed by mineral scents and hints of grass. A thoroughly classy wine throughout.

Pairing Suggestions: fish, fish, fish! Try the lighter choices such as sole or tilapia. Mussels and other shellfish would be great too, especially if just lightly seasoned and steamed. Halibut, which has heavier meat, would also work well.