One deep sniff of the Austin Hope Syrah 2010, Paso Robles, and you know you are in for a treat.

If you are a wine drinker who avoids Chardonnay, give the Wild Horse Unbridled Chardonnay 2010 from Santa Maria Valley a chance. It just might change your mind.

With the onset of warm weather we are always looking for a crisp, refreshing wine to got with a fine dinner. The Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnay 2010 from California is just what you're looking for.

The Pali Riviera Pinot Noir 2010 is a delightful, refreshing, pleasant wine perfect for sipping by itself or with light summer meals.

During a recent tasting of eight white wines from Chile the Cono Sur was the favorite among the two dozen people tasting.

This is a wine you want to have on hand for the summer months.

Sometimes you just have to splurge for a nice bottle of wine, and what better time to do it than Masters Week?

The Caminada Chardonnay is a lively, vibrant wine with creamy fruit flavors.

This is a delightful expression of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from an area that hasn't gotten much attention.

This silky, smooth beauty brings a smile to your face almost as soon as you open the bottle.

Yarden Mount Hermon Red is produced by the Golan Heights Winery in the Golan Heights region of Israel. It's a beautiful blend of traditional Bordeaux grape varieties.

These are two fine examples of wine produced by the leading winemaker in Australia's best known wine region, Peter Lehmann Wines.

The Meritage is an amazingly rich, complex wine that is approachable and easy to drink.

Campo Viejo Rioja would be a good thing to bring home this week if you didn't impress your sweetheart on Valentine's Day.

Torrontes, the signature Argentine white, is an outstanding grape, and the Colome version of it is great.

Every wine drinker has a few go-to wines. Troublemaker is one of mine. It never fails to please.

In the glass this wine is a deep violet red, with nice aromas of spices and red fruit.

This wonderful, robust, fruity Shiraz comes out just in time to celebrate Australia Day on Jan. 26.

This is a medium-bodied wine with a lingering taste.

It's difficult to find a Chardonnay this good at this price.