Award-Winning American Wines Dozen

Purple Owl is a medium-bodied red wine that offers ripe aromas of red berries, earthy spice and cola. The palate is juicy, with fresh raspberry and red cherry flavors nuanced by cinnamon tones.

Salmon, tuna steak, roast chicken or duck, burgers, barbecue, charcuterie, mushrooms, soft and creamy cheeses.

Rushrose GSM is a dry, medium- to full-bodied red wine. Its peppery aromas of blackberry, strawberry and earth lead to a palate of similar flavors layered with lush brambly fruit tones. Medium acidity and restrained tannins provide structure without overwhelming any one element.

Roast lamb, steak (esp. ribeye), game birds, venison, pork, vegetarian, aged cheeses

Boulé Brut is a dry white sparkling wine with fresh green apple, citrus and delicate tropical fruit aromas. The palate has golden apple, tropical fruit and melon flavors plus bright acidity, delightful bubbles and a long, toasty finish.

Aperitif, assorted nuts, seafood, poultry, butter/cream sauces, cheeseboards.

Lost Isle Chardonnay is a dry, medium- to full-bodied white wine with aromas of orange rind and green apple, supported by hints of lemon and mango. The palate is rich and creamy, sustaining waves of fresh fruit flavors in a well-balanced and lingering finish.

Chicken, seafood, butter/cream sauces, risotto, soft cheeses

Lustrum is a full-bodied red wine with aromas of black fruits and cocoa. On the palate, those same flavors are layered with mocha tones and a touch of black pepper across a long finish.

Roasted or grilled game, steak, burgers, pasta with rich sauces, sausages

Rated PG is a crisp, dry white wine with aromas of white peach and mango, plus hints of fresh-sliced green apple, citrus and white blossoms. Flavors of tropical fruit, green apple and pear continue on the palate, with a creamy texture and ample acidity.

Antipasti, chicken, fish, shellfish, pasta, pork, mild cheeses.

Touché Napa Chardonnay is a dry, medium-bodied white wine with an expressive nose of Meyer lemon and white peach, layered with honeysuckle and toasted almond. On the palate, it opens with crisp citrus flavors and evolves into a creamy mid-palate of brioche and pear.

Chicken, seafood, butter/cream sauces, soft cheese, risotto.