5 Bottles to Spice up your weekend

Crios Syrah Bonarda – this is a killer red wine from Argentina, perfect with anything grilled or dark chocolate brownies. It’s widely available in Texas $15

Pellegrini Eight Cousins Zinfandel – I tasted this again last week, I swear to you it’s as smooth as a rose petal. One of the most artisan bottles on the shelves. Central Market, Beverage World, Centennial on Preston @NWHY and The Austin Wine Merchant carry this lovely Zin. $25

Handley Cellars Pinot Noir – hard to believe this bottle is under $50, uncork it and let it breath a bit, it’s such a beautiful Pinot Noir from the cool climate of Anderson Valley – it will take you there! Corner Wines in Plano is a big supporter as well as many of the Centennial and Central Market stores throughout Texas.

Storrs Merlot – currently being poured by-the-glass at the North Dallas Houston’s restaurant location. This fruit filled merlot is new to Texas, ask your favorite retailer for it – there is a pile sitting in the distributor’s warehouse in Texas right now! $22

Fort Ross Chardonnay – WOW. This bottle will ensure romance no doubt this weekend! Such a elegant and beautiful bottle of chardonnay – get your girlfriend off the damn La Crema and into something a little more sexy!! Far Pointe Cellars is currently pouring this buy the glass! $30

What am I drinking??? Duchamp Slaughterhouse Syrah tonight - paired with a stuffed pork tenderloin! YUM - Cheers - Ali