June 10 - Northwest Vs. The World, including Chardonnay (2008 Caterina, Columbia Valley v. Louis Latour VdP Coteaux d'Ardeche), Pinot Grigio (2009 Montinore, Willamette v. 2008 Bertani IGT Veneto), and Zinfandel (2006 Maryhill, Columbia Valley v. 2007 Ognissole Primitivo di Manduria).

June 3 - Wines of Italy, including the Marcato Lessini Spumante Brut (Durello), the 2009 Rocca di Tufo (Orvieto), the 2008 Cantine Sant' Agata "Baby" Barbera d'Asti, the 2007 Drei Donna "Notturno" Sangiovese (Emilia-Romagna), and the delicious Andrea Faccio Villa Giada "Audrel" Moscato d'Asti.

May 27 - Wines of the Douro, including the 2008 Lello Branco, the 2004 Maritavora Tinto, the 2006 Po' de Poera Tinto, and the Quintado de Rosa White Port.

May 20 - The Iberian Peninsula, including the Casal Garcia Vinho Verde, the 2009 Xarmant Txakolina Blanco (Arabako Txakolina), the 2009 Coto de Hayas Garnacha Syrah (Campo de Borja), and the 2008 Sol de Levante (Jumilla).

May 13 - Washington Takes on the World, including Sauvignon Blanc: 2008 Magnificent Wine Company Fish House White (Columbia Valley) vs. 2007 Brancott Reserve (Marlborough, New Zealand); Sangiovese: 2003 Kiona Reserve (Red Mountain) vs. 2005 Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico; Cabernet Sauvignon: 2008 Magnificent Wine Company Steak House Red (Columbia Valley) vs.2005 Jacob's Creek Reserve (South Australia).

May 6 - Viva l'Italia, including the Alvise Lancieri Extra Dry Prosecco del Veneto, the 2007 Mignanego Barbera d'Asti, the 2008 Il Muretto Chianti, and the 2007 Menhir Quota 31 Primitivo (IGT Salento).

April 29 -Winemaker Night with Mark Newton of DiStefano Winery, inlcuding the 2008 Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley), the 2005 Domenica Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley), the 2005 Meritage Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley), and the 2003 Syrah R (Columbia Valley).

April 22 - Chilean Wines, including the 2008 Montes Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc (Leyda Valley), the 2008 Montes Cherub Rosé (Colchagua Valley), the 2007 Montes Alpha Carmenère (Colchagua Valley), and the 2006 Santa Ema Amplus One (Cachapoal Valley).

April 15 - Wines from Georgian producer Kindzmaurali Marani, including the 2007 Kisi, the 2005 Tsinandali, the 2006 Saperavi, the 2005 Kakhetian Royal, and the delicious lightly sweet 2007 Kindzmarauli Original.

April 8 - Sake with sake sommelier Hideyo Seek, including the Hou Hou Shou Sparkling Sake, the Kasumi Tsuru "Crane of Kasumi" Ginjo, the Yuki No Bosha Junmai Ginjo, the Rihaku "Dreamy Cloud" Junmai Nigori, and the Hakutsuru Plum Wine.

April 1 - Kermit Lynch Selections from France, including the 2008 Domaine de Salvard Blanc (Cheverny), the 2007 Clos la Coutale (Cahors), the 2008 Le Pigeoulet des Brunier Rouge (VdP de Vaucluse), and the 2006 Ermitage du Pic St Loup (Coteaux du Languedoc).

March 25 - Traditional and unique varietals of Sud-Ouest France, including the Cave de Labastide de Lévis "Labastide" Brut (100% Mauzac, Gaillac), the 2008 Cave de Labastide de Lévis "Esprit de Labastide Blanc Perle" (Loin d'Oeil/Sauvignon Blanc, Gaillac), the 2008 Domaine Maubet (Colombard/Ugni Blanc/Gros Manseng/Sauvignon Blanc, VdP de Côtes de Gascogne), the 2005 Clos Baste "L'Esprit de Baste" (Tannat/Cabernet Franc, Madiran), and the 2007 Cave de Labastide de Lévis "3 Bastides Rouge" (Syrah/Duras, VdP de Côtes du Tarn).

March 18 - The Great Northwest, including the 2008 Airfield Estates Unoaked Chardonnay (Yakima Valley), the 2008 Capitello Pinot Grigio (Willamette Valley), the 2007 Spindrift Cellars Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley), and the 2007 J. Scott Cellars Syrah, Del Rio Vineyard (Rogue Valley).

March 11 - Phelps Creek Vineyards of Columbia Gorge, including the 2008 Dry Gewurztraminer Reserve, the 2008 Unoaked Chardonnay, the 2007 Chardonnay, Celilo Vineyard, the 2008 "Le Petit" Pinot Noir, and the 2007 Pinot Noir "Becky's Cuvée".

March 4 - Detour Imports from Argentina, including the 2009 Adagio "Brumales" Torrontes (Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza), the 2006 Qaramy Malbec (Uco Valley, Mendoza), the 2004 Adagio Malbec Reserva (Luja de Cuyo, Argentina), and the 2003 Bodega La Azul Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec (Uco Valley, Mendoza), which is one of Carl's Picks!

February 25 - Red Hot Deals from California, including the 2008 Souverain Chardonnay (Alexander Valley), the 2006 Guenoc "Culinary Reserve Select" Petite Sirah (Lake County), the 2005 Aquinas Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley), and the 2005 Beringer "Alluvium" Bordeaux-style blend (Knights Valley).

February 18 - Spain and Portugal, including the 2008 Fuzelo (Vinho Verde), the 2006 Corona de Aragón (Cariñena), the 2008 Cucos Cabernet Sauvignon (Jumilla), and our perennial favorite, the 2007 Berco do Infante Reserva (Estramadura).

February 11 - Wines for Valentines Day, including the Schramsburg Mirabelle Rose (North Coast), the 2006 Pfeffingen Dry Riesling (Pfalz), the 2006 Palacios Remondo Tinto (Rioja), the 2006 Penley Phoenix Cabernet (Coonawarra), and the 2004 Chateau Bel Air (Saint-Croix-du-Mont).

February 4 - The Uncommon Grape, including the the Jaillance 'Cuvee de l'Abbaye' Cremant de Bordeaux, the 2008 Moulin de Toulot (Côtes de Gascogne), 2007 Domaine de Familongue "Mas de Vignals Le Cinsault" (VdP du Mont Baudile), and the 2003 Herdade do Esporão Trincadeira (Alentejo).

January 28 - Fun Finds from Italy, including the Domenico De Bertiol Prosecco di Cantagliano, the 2007 Bigi Orvieto, the 2005 Bigi "Vipra Rossa" (Umbria), the 2005 Cesari Sangiovese di Romagna (Emilia-Romagna), and the 2006 Cesari "Mara" Valpolicella Ripasso (Veneto).

January 21 - Wines of Spain, including the Juvé y Camps Vintage Reserva Brut Cinta Purpura Cava (Penedes), the 2008 Fontana Mesta Tempranillo (La Mancha), the 2008 Rioja Vega Joven (Rioja), and the 2007 Bodega Pirineos "Mesache" Tinto (Somontano). Get them while they last!

January 14 - Southern France, including the 2008 Château Virgile Blanc (Costières de Nîmes), the 2005 Château Valcombe Signature Red (Côtes du Ventoux), the 2006 Domaine de Fenouillet "Terres Blanches" Rouge (Beaumes de Venise), the 2007 Château Montpertuis (Châteauneuf-du-Pape), and the 2006 Domaine de Barroubio "Cuvee Bleu" Muscat (Saint-Jean de Minervois).

January 7 - Organic Wines from Bonterra Vineyards, including the 2007 Sauvignon Blanc (Lake/ Mendocino Counties), the 2007 Merlot (Mendocino County), the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendocino County), and the 2007 Zinfandel (Mendocino County).