Whites

• Bianchi 2007 "Elsa" Torrontés

  Argentina $8
  A distinctive varietal, Torrontés is characterized by intense fruity-floral aromas.



• Columbia Crest 2007 Grand Estates Chardonnay

  Washington $8
  An elegant wine, rich with apple, pear, and a hint of oak.



• Fish Eye 2007 Pinot Grigio

  California $8
  Tropical fruit and intense citrus dominate in this dry, food-friendly Pinot Grigio.



• Domaine de Bernier 2006 Chardonnay

  France $9
  This excellent Chardonnay from the Loire Valley is rich with grapefruit and lemon.



• Veramonte 2007 "Reserva" Sauvignon Blancv

  Chile $9
  Fruity and zesty, this has melon and lemony flavors with herbal notes and bright acidity.



• Brancott 2008 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

  New Zealand $10
  Grapefruit, tropical fruit, and grassy flavors accent this wine from the Marlborough region.



• Domaine La Hitaire 2007 "Les Tours"

  France $10
  This crisp, dry vin de pays ("country wine") from Gascony is a blend of less-familiar varietals, such as Ugni Blanc.



• Ponte de Lima 2007 "Adamado" Vinho Verde

  Portugal $10
  This young white is fresh with lime flavors and herbal aromas.



• Tintero 2007 Moscato d'Asti

  Italy $10
  This sweet, low-alcohol wine from Piedmont has citrus zest, pear, and apricot flavors.



• Wolfgang 2007 "Concerto" Grüner Veltliner

  Austria $10
  In this versatile wine, ripe citrus flavors carry a hit of peppery spice.

Reds

• Archeo 2006 Nero d'Avola

  Italy $4
  A favorite from Trader Joe's, this rich, earthy red with dark fruit has an oaky finish.



• Banrock Station 2006 Shiraz

  Australia $5
  Big flavors and a low price tag are a winning combination in this fine red with ripe plum and black-cherry flavors.



• Bianchi 2007 "Elsa" Malbec

  Argentina $8
  Argentina has become known for its big-value Malbecs: Here, blackberry and plum flavors are matched by a spicy finish.



• Budini 2008 Malbec

  Argentina $9
  This big wine is characterized by black cherries, blackberries, and spice.



• McManis Family Vineyards 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon

  California $9
  Blueberry, blackberry, and chocolate flavors balance this Cabernet's spicy notes.



• Monterra 2005 Merlot

  California $9
  A rich Merlot with a hint of chocolate.



• Di Majo Norante 2007 Sangiovese

  Italy $10
  Blackberries and spice with violet aromas make this an appealing wine to pair with the robust flavors of this time of year.



• Eguren 2006 Tempranillo

  Spain $10 for 1 liter
  From the Castilla y León region, this full-bodied red is loaded with raspberry fruit.



• Goats Do Roam 2006 Red

  South Africa $10
  This Rhône-style red has soft tannins, black-cherry fruit, and a spicy finish.



• Vigne & Vini 2005 "Schiaccianoci" Negroamaro del Salento

  Italy $10
  This rustic red from Puglia shows concentrated, earthy flavors that are balanced by aromas of spice.