Bestselling Dozen

Pillastro Primitivo is a full-bodied red wine with ripe raspberry and plum, supported by spiced raisin and fresh-brewed coffee notes. The palate offers sumptuous red and black fruit flavors, mingling with spicy oak and vanilla. Long, smooth finish.

Game, beef, lamb, pizza (esp. meaty), aged cheese, red-sauced pastas.

The Waxed Bat is a full-bodied dry red wine with lush blackberry, violet, smoke, pepper and licorice aromas. The palate offers layers of rich black fruit and peppery, oaky spice, framed by rounded tannins and a long, smooth finish.

Beef, pork, firm cheeses, red-sauced pastas, vegetarian meals.

Stellenrust is a medium-bodied white wine with aromas of ripe tropical fruit, hints of spice and white peach. On the palate, expect rich apricot, pear and fresh lemon flavors, accented by a soft herb and almond undertone with a refreshing, mineral-edged vibrance.

Asian (esp. Chinese), chicken, seafood (esp. with lemon), fried foods, vegetables.

Flor de San Martín is a medium-bodied white wine with inviting aromas of white jasmine and honeysuckle blossom, green pear and apple notes, plus and an intriguing minerality. The palate is lush but balanced by a zippy, citrus-peel/green fruit intensity.

Shellfish (esp. lobster), tuna steak, pasta with creamy sauces, veal, pork, soft/pungent cheeses.

La Cueva is a medium- to full-bodied red wine with expressive dark fruit, tobacco and peppery spice aromas. Ripe and round, the palate offers similar flavors, with structured tannins and a long, smooth finish.

Beef, aged cheese, game, lamb, burgers, meaty pasta.