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As many of our followers know, we have been working with Owen Roe wines since their inception and one thing that always stands out on David O'Reilly's roster of wines are his silent-assassin Cabernet Franc wines. Having become one of the leaders with this particular varietal the Rosa Mystica is made from several superb hillside Yakima Valley vineyards and exudes its varietal with depth and precision.

In true Owen Roe fashion, this is a flavorful wine that coats the palate with velvety dark plum, raspberry, warm spice and chocolate covered cherry. What is most notable is that while this is quite a decadent wine, it shows great balance and restraint with polished tannins and brightness that holds your full attention. Beautiful to drink now and through the end of the decade. Try it with braised short-ribs with a tangy sauce.

90 POINTS – THE WINE ADVOCATE

"The 2010 CUNE Crianza, in a similar fashion to its 2011 sibling, is extremely aromatic, with clean raspberry aromas and the benefit of one more year in bottle, which provided it with some more complexity in the form of dried roses and sweet spice notes. The palate is velvety, really easy to drink, with clean flavors and good persistence...It's superb for its price tag! – 90 POINTS – THE WINE ADVOCATE"

For the most part, one cringes when looking at quality when it comes to Kosher wines but recently we have seen interesting and fine versions. Lo, they are few and far between, but in this case, we definitely can back this and drink it any time, Passover or other occasions!

Domaine Bunan is a Bandol producer who has holdings throughout the Cotes-de-Provence and this delicious mash-up of Grenache, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon reveals scents of cassis, smoke, lavender, black olive and a kiss of chocolate-mint. Over-delivering dimension, depth and structure with an excellent core of material, this begs for grilled or slow-roasted lamb dishes. Drink through 2018…Vin vinifié sous le contrôle du Beth Din de Paris (wine vinified under the control of Beth Din of Paris).

The region of Valdeorras in Western Spain is a hot spot for white wines that reflect their amiable climate and varied soils. Adegas A Coroa is one of the area's exciting producers. Angel Lopez and his family own 10 acres of Godello vines around their winery situated at 1500 feet above sea level with the soils being a virtual slate beach.

Perfumy and very detailed; intense clay-soil driven minerals are buffered by lilac, orange/lemon, ginger and fennel. The fleshy, vinous and clean attack shows plenty of mouth-coating aspects, but the real beauty lies in the back of the mouth as the wine gains profound energetic zest and length. An absolute delight with spring seafood dishes and will especially make a halibut dish with a salsa verde a symphonic experience.

Domaine Cazin, located in the Loire valley appellation of Cheverny perennially puts forth terrific white wine values. 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Chardonnay, and yes, it is permissible able to add chardonnay (or others), but Sauvignon must comprise 60-85% of the blend.

No oak is utilized which allows precise aromas and flavors of mineral, grapefruit, and smoke to define this flavorful white wine. A great value that shouldn't be missed by anyone that likes bone dry, crisp, refreshing white wines! Drink it with shellfish, especially fresh, raw oysters!