Meinklang Burgenland White 2008 - $11.99
(80% Gruner Veltliner, 20% Muscat; Burgenland, Austria)
Our latest fresh Austrian white is from Werner Michlits’s Meinklang Winery. "Meinklang" translates to "My Harmony." In this case, the harmony is with the land. Made from grapes from organic certified vineyards in Burgenland near Lake Neusiedl, between Austria & Hungary, this white is a refreshing blend of Gruner Veltliner & Muskat. Aromas of citrus & green apples preview its thirst-quenching palate.

Joostenberg Chenin Blanc 2009 - $11.99
(93% Chenin Blanc, 7% Viognier; Paarl, South Africa)
“Chenin Blanc is one of the white grapes that has been grown in our area for as long as anyone can remember and it provides the wine with a good acidic backbone. Viognier is new to the area and although it is a tiny part of the blend, it adds a touch of spice and texture to the wine. About 50% of the grapes were sourced from our own, organically farmed vineyards and the balance from vineyards in the area. On average the vineyards are about 25 years old.” - the winery

Meinklang Burgenland Red 2008 - $11.99
(70% Zweigelt, 30% Blaufränkisch; Burgenland, Austria)
The red partner to the Meinklang white. Zweigelt is Austria's most important red grape, a cross of St. Laurent and Blaufränkisch, the second most important red grape in Austria.

El Ganador Malbec 2008 - $7.99
(100% Malbec; Mendoza, Argentina)
“The wine boasts is a rich ruby-purple color, and displays elegant flavors of black berries, ripe plum and robust spices with good balance and structure.” - the importer

Pettrone Sangiovese 2006 - $16.99
100% Sangiovese; Mendocino County, California)
"Italian immigrants from Tuscany probably introduced the Sangiovese grape to California in the late 1800s, possibly at the Segheshio Family's "Chianti Station," near Geyserville. It is one of several varietal components of the field blend in many old North Coast and Gold Country vineyards that are often otherwise identified as Zinfandel. Sanguis Jovis, the Latin origin for the varietal name, literally means "blood of Jove" and it is likely that Sangiovese (a.k.a. Sangioveto or San Gioveto) was known by Etruscan winemakers, although the first literary reference to it was in 1722. It is probably indigenous to Tuscany, whose most famous wine is Chianti." The Pettrone family makes a tiny amount of wine and holds it until it is ready. This Sangiovese really tastes like it comes from Tuscany. Nobody at "The Google" has heard of them. We have, and we are only telling you. Let's not tell anyone else and drink it all ourselves. - RH