2004 Kanonkop Pinotage 14.5% alc – a present from Peter, delicious! Licorice, leather, dark berries, maybe a hint of licorice? Nice finish.

Star Filled Sky Junmai Ginjo Sake 15.5% alc – smooth, melon, gentle flavors – lovely with sushi my darling bf brought home for me!

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Warre’s Otima 10 Porto 20% alc – I admit I’m a fan of port in general, and Otima in particular. A nice casual sipping / comfort wine for me.

Charles Shaw Shiraz – $2.99 – I was quite impressed at the taste for the price. I’ve tasted far worse wines at far higher prices.

Red Rock Merlot 2007 13.9% alc – plum flavors, smooth, rich, warming. Nice for a cool summer evening with gentle breezes.

Feeling frustrated. In Mass it’s *illegal* to bring wine into a restaurant with a liquor license! Even a fine wine for a special occasion!

It’s 103F here in Massachusetts. Just what kind of a wine can you drink when it’s 103F?? My brain is melting … melting ….

Starborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008 12.5% alc – full bodied strong citrus flavor, this is a bold SB! I love the embossed star label. Screwcap!

Raspberry Champagne Cocktail – 1 shot Chambord liqueur, fill with Champagne, and enjoy! I made mine with Toso – a sparkler from Argentina!