December 17 - French Favorites, including the Antech Blanquette de Limoux, the 2008 Meyer-Fonné "Edelzwicker" (Alsace), the 2006 Mas du Bouquet (Vacqueyras), the 2006 Clos du la Coutale (Cahors), and just for fun, the Lustau East India Solera.

December 12 - Holiday Party Wines, including the Graham Beck Brut Rose (Stellenbosch), the 2008 Kanu Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch), the 2007 Capcanes Mas Donis Barrica (Montsant), the 2008 Spice Route Chakalaka (Swartland), and the delicious 2007 Santa Julia Tardio Late Harvest Torrontes (Mendoza).

December 10 - Bubbles!, including the Cantine Maschio Prosecco (Valdobbiadene), the Domaine Chandon Blanc de Noirs (California), the Segura Viudas Brut Heredad Reserva Cava (Penedes), the Louis Bouillot "Perle d'Aurore" Rosé Crémant de Bourgogne, and the delicious 2002 Ferrari "Perle" Brut (Trento).

December 5 - Small Vineyards of Spain and Portugal, including the 2008 Martina Prieto Pariente Verdejo, Rueda, the 2007 Roquevale "Terras de Xisto", Alentejo, the 2008 Monte da Capela "Adega de Pias", Alentejo, the 2007 Lopez Cristobal "Tinto Roble", Ribera del Duero, and the 2005 Clua Domenech "Terra Alta Tinto Barrica", Catalunya.

December 3 - Port and Chocolate, including the Porto Rocha Branco Lágrima White Port, the Porto Kopke 10-year Tawny, the Quinta Dona Matilde 1991 Colheita, the Porto Rocha 2003 LBV.

November 21 - King Estate of Oregon, including the 2008 "Acrobat" Pinot Gris, the 2008 Estate Pinot Gris, the 2007 "Next" Pinot Noir, and the 2006 Estate Vin Glacé.

November 19 - Tasawik Vineyards of Walla Walla, including the 2008 Studio B Groovy White Sauvignon Blanc/Gewürztraminer (Columbia Valley), the 2007 Estate "Mistura" Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley), the 2005 Estate Merlot (Columbia Valley), and the 2005 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley).

November 14 - Wines of South America, including the 2008 Nieto Senetiner Torrontes (Mendoza), the 2007 Nieto Senetiner Malbec Reserva (Mendoza), the 2006 Nieto Senetiner "Don Nicanor" Blend (Mendoza), and the 2007 Terranoble Gran Reserva Carmenère (Maule Valley). Get them while they last!

November 12 - Fall Favorites, including the Pacific Rim "White Flowers" Sparkling Riesling (Washington State), the 2008 Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley), the 2005 Bodegas Montecillo Crianza (Rioja), and the 2007 Donnafugata "Sedàra" Nero d'Avola (Sicilia).

November 5 - Cadence/Fall Line 2007 New Release Party, including the Fall Line "Exhibition" (Columbia Valley), the Fall Line Red Blend (Artz Vineyard, Red Mountain), the Fall Line Cabernet Sauvignon (Artz and Boushey Vineyards, Yakima Valley), the Cadence Ciel du Cheval Vineyard (Red Mountain), the Cadence Tapteil Vineyard (Red Mountain), the Cadence "Camerata" Cabernet Sauvignon (Cara Mia Vineyard, Red Mountain), and the Cadence "Bel Canto" (Cara Mia Vineyard, Red Mountain).

October 29 - Viva l'Italia, Part II, including the Alvise Lancieri Prosecco (Veneto), the 2007 Cara Mia Pinot Noir (Lombardia), the 2007 Vini Menhir "Quota 31" Primitivo (IGT Salento), and the 2005 Il Muretto Riserva (Chianti Classico).

October 22 - Wines of Argentina, including the 2007 Andeluna Torrontés (Alto Valle de Uco), the 2007 Tomero Malbec (Valle de Uco), the 2005 Tomero Cabernet Sauvignon (Valle de Uco), and the 2006 Vistalba "Corte C" Malbec-Merlot (Luján de Cuyo).

October 15 - Vive la France, including the 2007 Domaine des Rozets Grenache-Syrah-Cinsault, (Coteaux du Tricastin), the 2008 Domaine de Couron Marselan (VdP des Coteaux de L'Ardéche), the 2007 Domaine de Couron (Côtes du Rhône), and the 2007 Domaine de Couron (Côtes du Rhône Villages).

October 8 - Viva l'Italia, including the Lamberti Sparkling Rose, the 2007 Cusumano Insolia (Sicilia), the 2006 Caldora Sangiovese (Terre di Chieti), and the 2005 Capezzana Barco Reale di Carmingano.

October 1 - Washington Favorites, including the 2008 Airfield Estates Unoaked Chardonnay (Yakima Valley), the 2008 Airfield Estates "Lightning" Viognier/Roussanne/Chardonnay/Marsanne (Yakima Valley), the 2006 Mark Ryan & Chris Gorman's "Elle" Syrah (Columbia Valley), and the 2006 William Church "Bishop's Blend" Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Malbec/Petit Verdot/Syrah/Sangiovese (Columbia Valley).

September 24 - Janet's Picks, including the 2007 Cave de Tain Marsanne (VdP Collines Rhodaniennes), the 2008 Quinta de Cabriz Encruzado (Dão), the 2007 Erste & Neue Lagrein (Alto Adige Südtirol), the 2003 Herdade de Esporão Alicante Bouschet (Alentejo), and the 2006 D'Antiche Terre Aglianico (IGT Campania).

Sat., September 19 - Martedi Winery with winemaker Joseph Miglino, including the 2008 Martedi Winery Riesling Yakima Valley, the 2007 Martedi Winery Sangiovese Yakima Valley, and our favorite, the 2007 Tuesday Cellars no.11 red blend Columbia Valley.

September 17 - Wines of Greece, including the 2008 Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko-Athiri (Santorini), the 2008 Domaine Skouras Agiorgitiko-Cabernet Sauvignon (Nemea0, the 2006 Athanassiadis Agiorgitiko (Nemea), the 2006 Domaine Skouras Agiorgitiko (Nemea), and the lovely Cambas Mavrodaphne (Peloponnese).

September 10 - Dancing Coyote of Clarksburg, California, including the 2007 Albariño, the 2007 Pinot Grigio, the 2006 Petite Sirah, and the refreshingly delicious 2007 Moscato.

September 3 - Italian Varietals: Italy vs. Northwest. Pinot Grigio: 2007 Pighin Friuli vs. 2008 Ponzi Willamette Valley. Barbera: 2006 Michele Chiarlo "Le Orme" Asti vs. 2007 Desert Wind Columbia Valley. Muscat: 2008 Michele Chiarlo "Nivole" Asti vs. 2007 Sylvan Ridge Oregon.

August 27 - Jones of Washington, including the 2007 Chardonnay Wahluke Slope, the 2008 Viognier Wahluke Slope, the 2005 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Wahluke Slope, and the 2005 Syrah Wahluke Slope.

August 20 - Wines of Spain, including the 2007 Vina Godeval Blanco (Godello) Valdeorras, the 2008 Borsao Garnacha Rosado Campo de Borja, the 2007 Luzon Garnacha/Syrah Jumilla, the 2007 Onix Garnacha/Carinena Priorat, and the 2007 Atalaya Garnacha/Monastrell Almansa.

August 13 - Southern France, including the Trocadero Brut Blanc de Blancs, the 2005 Domaine de Maubet Blanc VdP Côtes de Gascogne, the 2008 Domaine J. P. Lafond 'Les Roc Epines' Rosé Tavel, the 2007 Maison l'Aiglon St. Chinian, and the 2007 Castelmaure Col des Vents. Corbières.

August 6 - Summer Delights, including the 2008 Berger Grüner Veltliner Kremstal, the 2007 Les Roches Sauvignon Blanc Touraine, the 2007 Marques de Irun Verdejo Rueda, the 2007 Podere Ruggeri Corsini Rosso Matot Langhe, and the 2006 Clos la Coutale Malbec/Merlot Cahors.

July 30 - Goose Ridge Estate Vineyards and Winery of Columbia Valley, including the 2007 Estate Riesling, the 2007 Estate Chardonnay, the 2006 Estate g3 (Syrah/Merlot/Malbec), and the 2005 Vireo (Syrah/Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon).

July 23 - Cline Cellars, including the 2008 Viognier Sonoma Coast, the 2008 Marsanne/Roussanne Sonoma Coast, the 2007 Cashmere Rhone blend California, and the delicious 2007 Ancient Vines Mourvedre Contra Costa County.

July 18 - Corvidae wines, including the 2008 "Crowe" Sauvignon Blanc/Riesling/Pinot Gris/Muscat Columbia Valley, the 2008 "Mirth" Chardonnay Oregon & Washington (a Mallory Pick!), the 2007 "Rook" Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah/Merlot Columbia Valley, the 2006 "Lenore" Syrah Columbia Valley, and the 2007 "Keeper" Cabernet Franc Columbia Valley.

July 16 - Rosé Rosé Rosé!, including the Castellar Brut Rosé Cava Penedes, the Caves de Cerca "Famega" Rosé Vinho Verde, the 2007 Quinta do Carmo "Dom Martinho" Rosado Alentejo, and the delicious 2008 Chateau Val Joanis Syrah Rosé "Tradition" Luberon.

July 9: Winemaker Night with Justin Basel of Basel Cellars Estate Winery, including the 2007 "Forget-Me-Not" Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon Columbia Valley, the 2006 Walla Walla Claret, the 2006 Walla Walla Merlot, and the 2005 Walla Walla Syrah.

July 2: Summer Sippers, including the 2007 Vega de Castilla Verdejo Rueda, the 2008 Chateau l'Hermitage Blanc Costieres de Nimes, the 2007 Cave des Vignerons de Saumur "Les Plantagenets" Saumur, the 2007 La Vis "Dipinti" Lagrein Trentino, and the ever delicious Cascina del Santuario Moscato d'Asti. Get them while they last!

June 25: Kelly's Picks!, including the 2007 Villa Antinori white blend IGT Toscana, the 2008 Gassier "Sables d'Azur" Rose Cotes de Provence, the 2006 Chateau de Jau "Jaja de Jau" VdP d'Oc, and the delicious yumminess that is the 2007 Memo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.

June 18: Vive la France!, including the 2006 Domaine de Caravinserail "In Fine" blanc Cotes du Ventoux, the 2006 Domaine des Gerbeaux Macon-Villages, the 2006 Domaine de Caravinserail "In Fine" rouge Cotes du Ventoux, the 2007 Domaine de Chateaumar Cotes du Rhone.

June 11: Wines of New Zealand, including the 2007 Matua Valley Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, the 2007 Matua Valley Chardonnay North Island, the 2007 Babich Riesling Gisbourne, and the 2007 Matua Pinot Noir Otago.

June 4: Wines of South Africa, incuding the 2008 Kanu Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch, the 2008 Boekenhoutskloof Wolftrap Rose of Syrah/Cinsault/Grenache Franschoek, the 2007 Fairview Pinotage/Viognier Coastal Region, the 2007 Neil Ellis "The Left Bank" Cabernet/Shiraz/Merlot Western Cape, and the 2007 Spice Route "Chakalaka" Rhone-style blend Western Cape.

May 30: Patio Picks, including the Trocadero Brut Blanc des Blancs Savoie (a Janet Pick!), the 2008 Chateau Routas Rose Coteaux de Varois-en-Provence (a Mallory Pick!), the 2007 Colombelle VdP Cotes de Gascogne (a Kelly Pick!), and the 2007 Berco do Infante Reserva Estramadura (a Fab Find and a Janet Pick!).

May 28: Spain and Portugal, including the Alandra (white blend) Vinho de Mesa, the Alandra (red blend) Vinho de Mesa, the 2006 Hacienda don Ramon Rioja, the 2007 El Quintanal Ribera del Duero, and the 2006 Quinta de la Rosa Douro.

May 21: Penfolds, including the 2008 Thomas Hyland Riesling Adelaide, the 2007 Thomas Hyland Chardonnay Adelaide, the 2003 Koonunga Hills Cabernet South Australia, and the 2007 Koonunga Hills Shiraz-Cabernet South Australia. Get them while they last!

May 14: Carl's Picks, including the 2006 Cantina Terlano "Terlaner" Alto Adige Classico, the 2007 O'Reilly's Pinot Noir Oregon, the 2006 Avanti Pinot Noir IGT delle Venezie, and the 2006 P. Ferraud "Les Merrains" Beaujolais-Villages.

May 7: Hahn Estates of California, including the 2007 Hahn Chardonnay Monterey, the 2007 Huntington Cabernet Sauvignon California, the 2005 Huntington Petite Sirah California, the 2007 Hahn Meritage Monterey.

April 30: Barnard Griffin wines of Columbia Valley, including the 2008 Pinot Gris, the 2008 Rose of Sangiovese, the 2006 Reserve Merlot, and the 2007 Syrah.

April 23: Bravo l'Italia!, including the 2007 Sella & Mosca "La Cala" Vermentino di Sardegna, the 2005 Secco-Bertani Valpolicella Valpantena Ripasso, the 2004 Varazzano Rosso IGT Toscana, and the2005 Feudi di San Gregorio Aglianico IGT Campania.

April 16: More of The Great Northwest, including the 2007 Terra Blanca Viognier Yakima Valley, the Canyons Edge Sagebrush Red Columbia Valley, the 2003 Terra Blanca Cabernet Red Mountain, and the 2007 Charles Smith "The Velvet Devil" Merlot Washington State.

April 9: Palate Stimulus Package, including the 2008 Fire Road Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, the 2008 Artazuri Garnacha Rosato Navarra, the 2007 Gouguenheim Tempranillo Mendoza, the 2005 Ercavio Tempranillo VdT de Castilla, and the 2004 Boekenhoutskloof "The Wolftrap" Syrah/Mourvedre/ Viognier Western Cape.

April 2: The Great Northwest, including the 2007 Thurston Wolfe PGV Yakima Valley, the 2004 Yellow Hawk Cellar Sangiovese Columbia Valley, the 2006 Thurston Wolfe "Dr. Wolfe's Family Red" Washington State, and the 2006 Thurston Wolfe Syrah Columbia Valley.

March 26: Domaine Barth Rene of Alsace, including the Brut Cremant, the 2005 Riesling "Vignoble de Bennwihr", the 2007 Gewurztraminer, and the 2003 Pinot Noir "Cuvee de l'Ancienne."

March 19: Vive la France II, including the 2007 Moulin de Gassec "Guilhem" VdP de L'Herault (a Mallory Pick!), the 2007 Cave de Vire Macon-Villages, the 2007 Domaine Lafond "Roc-Epine" Rose Tavel (a Kelly Pick!), the 2006 Domaine Piquemal "Cuvee Audonnet" Rouge Cotes de Catalanes, and the 2005 Domaine Boisson Cairanne Rouge Cotes du Rhone Villages.

March 12: Wines of the Kakheti region of Georgia, including the 2006 Vinoterra Kisi, the 2006 Mildiani Katsiteli, the 2006 Vinoterra Tsinandali, the 2005 Mildiani Saperavi, and the deliciously complex 2003 Vinoterra Saperavi.

March 5: Chasing the Sun, including the 2006 Terre des Papes Blanc Cotes du Rhone, the 2006 Pennautier Cabardes, the 2006 Alamos Malbec Mendoza, and the wonderfully delicious 2006 Ognissole Primitivo di Manduria (a Mallory Pick!).

February 26: Parejas Cellars, including the 2007 Riesling Columbia Valley, the 2007 Rose of Mourvedre/Viognier Yakima Valley, the 2006 Zweigelt Red Table Wine Columbia Valley, the 2006 Syrah Red Mountain, and the 2006 Mourvedre Horse Heaven Hills.

February 19: Vive la France! including the Clavelin Brut Comte Cremant du Jura, the 2007 Albert Mann Pinot Blanc Alsace, the 2007 Marc Plouzeau Rive Gauche Rouge, Chinon, the 2006 Grand Bois "Trois Soeurs" Cotes du Rhone, and the deliciously popular 2006 Jean Gardies "Les Milleres" Cotes du Rousillon Villages. Get them while they last!

February 12: Sweet Deals for Valentine's Day, including the Cara Mia PRosecco/Pinot Bianco Veneto, the 2007 La Boatina Pinot Grigio Venezia-Giulia, the 2005 Il Murretto Riserva Chianti, and the 2006 Domaine St. George "STG" Zinfandel Dry Creek. Delicious!

February 9: Special Tasting of Fine Champagne!

February 5: Airfield Estates of Yakima Valley with winemaker Marcus Miller, including the 2007 Unoaked Chardonnay, the 2007 Riesling, the 2006 Bombshell Red, and the NV Cabernet Sauvignon.

January 29: Viva L'Espana, including the 2007 Naia Verdejo Rueda, the 2006 Mano A Mano Tempranillo La Mancha, the 2006 Juan Gil Monastrell Jumilla, the 2007 Bodegas Ateca "Atteca" Old Vine Garnacha Calatayud, and the Alvear Asuncion Oloroso Sherry Montilla Moriles.

January 22: Winter Warmers, including the 2005 Kuenzt-Bas Alsace, the 2005 Chateau Coupe Roses "La Bastide" Minervois, the 2006 Cavatappi "CDR" Washington State, the 2006 Pendulum Columbia Valley, and the 2006 Aventino Tempranillo Ribera del Duero.

January 15: Northwest Favorites, including the 2006 Milbrandt Vineyards "Traditions" Riesling Washington State, the 2006 Randall Harris Merlot Columbia Valley, the 2006 Kamiak "Cellar Select" Columbia Valley, and the 2006 Saviah Cellars "The Jack" Columbia Valley.

January 8, 2009: G'day Australia, including the 2006 d'Arenberg "The Stump Jump" (Riesling-Sauvignon Blanc-Roussanne-Marsanne) McLaren Vale, the 2007 d'Arenberg "The Hermit Crab" (Viognier-Marsanne) Adelaide, the 2006 Shoo Fly Aussie Salute (Grenache-Shiraz-Viognier) Australia, and the 2005 d'Arenberg "The Stump Jump" Shiraz McLaren Vale.