We will be visting the Italian winery of Carpineto. In the line up will be DOGAJOLO TOSCANO BIANCO - $12.99 (reg $14.99) Grapes: Chardonnay grapes blended with Grechetto, and Sauvignon Blanc. Bouquet: pleasantly fruity, elegantly aromatic and harmonious. Flavor: medium body with agreeable acidity and a dry, pleasantly velvety, soft finish. Excellent as an aperitif or with typical Mediterranean cuisine, such as salads, pasta, seafood and white meats. Excellent also with flavourful, spicy Asian foods.

DOGAJOLO TOSCANO ROSSO - $12.99 (reg $14.99) - Grapes: Sangiovese up to 70%; Cabernet and other varieties up to 30%. The exact proportions can vary with each vintage. Bouquet: very fruity and intense, with hints of cherry, coffee, vanilla and spice. Flavor: full, soft on the palate, complex, well developed. Given its fruitiness, Dogajolo can be paired with first courses and white meats, but shows at its best with full-flavored dishes such as roasts, grilled meats, cold cuts and Tuscan regional specialties.

CHIANTI CLASSICO - $18.99 (reg $20.99) - Grapes: From vineyards planted to a minimum of 80% Sangiovese and a maximum of 20% of Canaiolo and other red grape varietals. Bouquet: intense with hints of violets, berries and cherries. Flavor: velvety, well rounded, full bodied and well balanced. Goes well with grilled red meats and game.

CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA - $ 24.99 (reg $27.99) Finishing: after bottling the wine is aged in temperature controlled cellars for at least 10 months before release. In order to deliver the highest quality Carpineto has chosen to age this wine longer than the 2 years required by appellation rules for a Riserva. Color: intense ruby red with garnet reflections. Bouquet: elegant, full, harmonious and persistent with suggestions of vanilla and raspberry.

VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO RISERVA - $35.99 - This exceptional red wine derives its name from the Renaissance town of Montepulciano, located in the province of Siena. The term "Nobile" seems to originate from the fact that in the past its production was reserved exclusively for the aristocratic, noble families of the town. From vineyards planted to a minimum of 70% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile) and a maximum of 30% of Canaiolo, Merlot and other authorized grape varietals. Color: brilliant ruby red with a tendency to garnet. Bouquet: ethereal, extraordinarily elegant with hints of violet and wood. Flavor: dry, harmonic, fruity and velvety, with an elegant texture and long finish.

We will be opening an ESPORAO TRINCADEIRA - $15.99 - Trincadeira is a Portugese varietal that is one of the grapes used for making Port. Also known as Tinta Amarela it can yield attractively scented wines.

Since we are visiting Portugal for the red we might as well do a Vinho Verde for the white. The main grapes used are Alvarinho, Loureiro and Trajadura.

If you are keeping track of your varietals on the Wine Century Club these are some more you can mark off. If you want the Century Club list we can run you a copy or visit ----- www.winecentury.com ----- For people who have tried 100 different wine grape varieties, and others interested in the concept.

Good Grape Manifesto wine notes for Esporao Trincadeira

We got in more of the Shannon Martin greeting cards and beverage napkins. Her wit and the pictures are great. There are even a few (dare I say it) Holiday cards available. We just couldn't resist when we saw them.

Have you ever been sitting around with your white wine on a warm day and wish you could have a can kozy for your glass? Well and ingenious couple came up with the WOOZIE for wine glasses. It insulates and keeps your glass from sweating. It may be a little late in the year but don't miss out for next summer. This is the time to pick up those fun gifts that you can give all year round!

A number of people had asked about the EISCH BREATHABLE GLASSES so we brought in the Superior Burgandy's and Red Wines. Suggested retail is $29.99 and our price is $23.99 per stem. If you are a CorkyClub member your price is $20.39 ------ There is literature available and they even suggest how to do a comparison with other wine glasses. For fun we also brought in some of the restaurant glasses to compare with our Riedel glasses. Ask about them.

Items that are back in stock are: LABEL LIFT - save those special labels. ^^^^^^^^ SOIREE - a fun way to decant right out of the bottle.

HENCE CELLARS Cabernet Franc - 100% Cabernet Franc

a'Maurice Red Wine Blend (40% Cab, 28% Merlot, 24% Cab Franc, 4% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot)

KAESLER OLD VINE SHIRAZ Barossa Valley ----- Parker gave this wine 93 points ------- Regular price $56.99 ----- NOW $29.99 ------ Save $27.00 per bottle