2008 Tuscan Moon Sangiovese $5

Tuscan Moon Sangiovese

Aromas that are reminiscent of cherry cobbler, with fruity overtones of plum and cherries, with a hint of oak. Not your Italian version of Sangiovese, but for 5 bucks, it’s on par with a skinny double soy chi macchiato in a much larger serving!

This is an exclusive Trader Joe's Selection. You can find it there as well as other Moons including...

Velvet Moon - Cabernet Sauvignon
Old Moon - Zinfandel (Red)
Purple Moon - Merlot
Honey Moon - Viogner
Purple Moon - Chardonnay
Venetian Moon - Pinot Grigio

2008 Project Happiness Chardonnay -$6-7

Satiny, ultrarich and complex, with layers of floral, butterscotch, fig, apricot and pear flavors that are impeccably balanced; while the flavors are bold and concentrated on the entry, this wine turns amazingly elegant and sophisticated on the finish. Goes great with summer’s bounty on the grill.

This wine is a project of Orena Winery hailing from Southern California's Santa Barbara County.

You can pick up a bottle at your local Trader Joe's

Pinot Gris vs. Pinot Grigio

Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are actually the same white grape, with two different names. In Italy and California this wine is known as pinot grigio, while in Oregon and France it's known as pinot gris.Most pinot grigio wines are created in Italy.

The Italian version of pinot grigio is typically dry (not sweet) and light, with a mineral taste to it. Californian variants of pinot grigio tend to be richer in flavor, but still have the mineral taste. Often, they finish with a lemony or citrusy flavor.

French & Oregon pinot gris wines are more fruity and flowery than their Italian counterparts, though they still have that mineral aroma. Flavors can range from peach to grapefruit to melon.

2008 Montinore Estate Pinot Gris $13

With the weather warming up, its time to start trading the red wine glass for the white. Here is a great one to try hailing from Oregon.

2008 Montinore Estate Pinot Gris

It is very aromatic with notes of fresh ripe pear, yellow apple and a pleasant floral/herbal accent. On the palate it bursts into flavors of ripe honeydew melon with... hints of mango overlaying ripe apple/pear character. The long finish is dry, fresh and crisp with a sweet/tart apple essence and distinct mineral qualities. All this for around $13 a bottle. Give it a try and let us know what you think.


To find where to pick one up go to: http://www.wine-searcher.com/

2009 Wattle Creek Sauvignon Blanc $18

The nose is dominated by zesty green lime and grapefruit qualities with a hint of fennel, and the wine shows similarly crisp, citrus and herb flavors that finish fresh and long.

Wattle Creek is proud to produce wines that are almost exclusively Estate grown. You may not hear this term often, because many wineries purchase their grapes or their juice from outside the winery.

Estate grown means that they have ultimate control over the quality and consistency of the wines which are made from Wattle Creek owned and controlled Alexander Valley and Yorkville Highlands vineyards.


Ask for it at your local wine shop or next time you are at PF Changs, its always on the list there.