2010 Chateau Moulin de Clotte Côtes de Bordeaux (France): Mostly Merlot with a little Cabernet Franc blended in, the nose is reminiscent of a cedar chest, with dark berries and herbs, while the palate is a great combination of fresh raspberry, black cherries, spice, and toast.  A-  $13

2011 Domaine de Magalanne Côtes du Rhône (France): Interesting blend of equal parts Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, and Cinsault. Cherry liqueur, berries, and a hint of grilling on the nose, followed by a fruity palate and an interesting dried cherry and baking spices on the finish. B+  $12

2012 Lothian Vineyards “Horny Owl” Shiraz (South Africa): A cooler climate wine, with some of the normal blackberry and pepper component of Shiraz, but also fall spices, and hints of game meats. B-  $14

2013 Ravines Sauvignon Blanc (Finger Lakes): Lychee fruit and floral aromatics on the nose, with zippy lime, grapefruit, tropical notes, a hint of chalk, and acidic minerality on the finish. A-  $18

2012 Ravines Keuka Village Red (Finger Lakes): An easy drinking everyday red, with or without food. Red berries and plum, with a dash of pepper.  B   $13

2011 Ravines Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes): On the nose, nice strawberry/cranberry, floral, and leather notes, with good tart cherries on the palate, with nice touches of earthiness and subtle hints of spice and oak. Old world style. A-  $24

2010 Fulkerson Vincent (Finger Lakes): Dark berries, plum, mushrooms, earth, funk, moderate tannins on the finish. Not Bad. B-  $10

2012 Keuka Overlook Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes): Floral and spicy on the nose, with lemon/lime, lychee fruit, and subtle hints of nutmeg and clove. Paired nicely with spicy grilled chicken. B+ $14