2007 Yakima Valley Vintners Viognier "Class Project"
We doubt you will ever see another wine that could be abbreviated with the letters "YVVV." Students in the Vineyard and Winery Technology Program at the Yakima Community College have much to be proud of: year after year, their "class p roject" gets top grades from all who end up tasting it. One reason for the great results may be the teaching and guidance YVV students receive from Mark Wysling of Parejas Cellars, whose wines are always favourites of customers in our shop. This Viognier is rare indeed - well under a hundred cases produced, so you won't see it elsewhere and it is likely you won't get to try it again! We'll bring more into the shop so grab it while you can. Bright notes of apple and pineapple dominate the nose, which lead to a fresh and vigorous body of green apple, star fruit, and a nice nutty aftertaste on the finish. Brimming with fruit and good acidity, this is fantastic with pasta and cream sauces, even something as heavy as gorgonzola sauce.

2007 G. Descombes Morgon
Bring on the Gamay! Many often forget that Burgundy's most southern regions do not use Pinot Noir - Gamay is the main grape here. And, true to Burgundy, the wines are amazingly complex and beautiful. While many seem to equate Beaujolais with the fresh, often strange wine of Beaujolais Nouveau, those of you who came to the Beaujolais tasting this November can recall that the regular, aged wines from the Beaujolais region are quite incredible and need much exploration. We are very pleased to have found this Morgon from Descombes; it is a signature wine for the region. A very attractive nose of herb-scented black cherry leads to a vibrant and fresh and juicy main body of cherry, along with hints of tea and light bramble, ending with a pleasant floral quality to the mix of flavors and aromas. The acidity and light tannins provide zing and structure; an incredibly pleasing wine to drink throughout an evening. Delightful with roast chicken, game, and sausage.