Dominus Estate, “Napanook,” Napa Valley, California – ultra fine tannins, bright acidity with savory smoky notes

Emilio Moro, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, Spain – a richness of flavors with toasted wood, black fruit and vanilla

Parusso, Dolcetto Dolcetto D’Alba, Piemonte, Italy – fresh and elegant ruby fruit with violet and floral undertones

Ettore Germano, Nebbiolo, Barolo, Italy – powerful and precise with big red fruits, pomegranate and licorice

Keenan, Spring Mountain, Napa Valley, California – bold, ripe fruit with savory herbs and floral freshness

Paul Hobbs, “Felino”, Mendoza, Argentina – tangy and fresh, medium body with fine tannins and a bright finish

Foxglove, Paso Robles, California – intense blackberry, pepper and full-bodied

Hunt & Harvest, Napa Valley, California – fruit forward, long soft tannins with a sweet vanilla finish

Chappellet, “Mountain Cuvée,” Napa Valley, California – bright red fruits finish with a spiced chocolate complexity

Monticello, Jefferson Cuvee, Napa Valley, California – dark luscious black fruits with tones of anise and rich texture

Saddleback Cellars, Oakville, Napa Valley, California – deep intense cherries with rich velvety tannins and leather

Groth, Napa Valley, Californi a – big and lush with a soft and supple texture ending on a sweet vanilla note

Stags Leap Wine Cellars, “Artemis,” Napa Valley, California – ripe blackberry, chocolate cherry and cedar

Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley, California – deeply layered with notes of black currant jam, roasted coffee and tobacco

K Martini & Sohn, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy – full bodied, rich and flowery with pear and apple notes

Brooks, Willamette Valley, Oregon – elegant earthiness, bright acidity and a complex lively finish

Maison Roche de Bellene, Burgundy, France – sustainably farmed, puristic style with bright fruit and fine texture

Tyler, Santa Barbara County, California – strong minerality, crushed rock, bright cherry, wet earth and game

*Prudhon, Chassagne Montrachet Rouge, “Les Chambres,” Burgundy, France – open red fruit and woodsy earth

Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand – floral notes dance along finely grained tannins and harmonious acidity

Kermit Lynch, Rhône Blend, Côtes-du-Rhône, France – deep dark earth meets spice notes for a long, dry finish

E. Guigal, Syrah, Crozes-Hermitage, France – dark and deeply well-structured with refined tannins and a hint of oak

Ridge, “Three Valleys,” Sonoma, California – rich with bramble fruit, chewy tannins and a moderately long finish

Flora Springs, Napa Valley, California – deep, smooth and ripe with toasty black fruit and spice

Christian Moreau, Chablis, France – ripe and bone dry with a refreshing minerality that defines traditional Chablis

Peay, Sonoma Coast, California – golden, chalky profile with excellent acidity and a medium to long finish

Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley, California – bright fruits with a touch of vanilla and a rich finish

Frank Family, Lewis Vineyards, Carneros, Napa Valley, California – big, buttery and bold Napa-style Chardonnay

*Bitouzet-Prieur, Meursault, “Les Corbins,” Burgundy, France – classic with soft minerality and a very long palate

Dr. Loosen, Kabinett, Mosel, Germany – refreshing with a fine mineral edge expressing floral and flinty notes

Justin, Paso Robles, California – Dry and crisp with refreshing notes of tropical fruit

Ojai Vineyards, Santa Ynez Valley, California – strong citrus on the palate with a creamy texture and racy finish

Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand – a vibrant mix of ripe citrus and stone fruit with structured acidity

Domäne Wachau, Gruner Veltliner, Austria – golden delicious apple meets white pepper and herbal notes

Segura Viudas, Brut, Cava, Spain – crisp with an interesting floral note and mouth-pleasing creaminess

Domaine Chandon, Brut, California – nutty flavors with hints of brioche and a refreshing dry finish

Schramsberg, Blanc de Blancs, Napa Valley, California – bright core fruits, floral notes and an elegant creaminess

Laurent-Perrier” La Cuvee” Brut, France – delicate creamed apples and fragrant acidity with a light and fruity finish

Charles Heidsieck Rosé, Reserve, France – delicate vivacious bubbles, a powerful mouth feel with bursts of berries

Krug, “Grande Cuvée,” France – fine bubbles, aromas of blooming flowers and nutty citrus flavors

Foxglove, Paso Robles, California – mineral driven and well balanced

Maison Roche de Bellene, Burgundy, France – old vine Burgundian Chardonnay with bright minerality

Keenan, Spring Mountain, Napa, California – food worthy with crisp acidity and medium body