JoAnn Actis-Grande, Taste Wine Editor, was aboard the Schooner Stephen Tabor last month, sailing off the gorgeous coast of Maine, teaching evening wine classes. The wines below were the favorites featured in the classes.  All of them possess true characters of their terroir and grape varietals.  I hope you will try one, two, or all of the following wines.  Cheers!  http://www.stephentaber.com/

SPARKLING

Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvee                           
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Country: France
Region: Champagne
$52.00

Santa Margerhita Prosecco                               
Grape: Prosecco   
Country: Italy
Region: Veneto
$21.00

Ca’ del Bosco Franciacorta Brut Cuvee Prestige NV                   
Grapes: 75% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Nero, 10% Pinot Bianco
Country: Italy
Region: Lombardy
$39.00

WHITES   

Boutari Moschofilero 2008                               
Grape: Moschofilero                   
Country: Greece
Region: Mantinia
Suggested Retail Price: $16.00

Josmeyer Riesling Le Kottabe 2006                           
Grape: Riesling
Country: France               
Region: Alsace
$29.00   

REDS

Ken Brown Pinot Noir 2006                   
Grape: Pinot Noir   
Country: USA               
Region: Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, CA
$25.00   
   
Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino 2007                           
Grape: Sangiovese   
Country: Italy       
Region: Tuscany
$28.00

Enzo Boglietti Barolo Fossati 2004                       
Grape: Nebbiolo   
Country: Italy           
Region: Piedmont
$80.00

Michel Chapoutier Chateauneuf-du-Pape Le Bernardine 2006           
Grapes: Grenache
Country: France
Region: Rhone (Southern)
$47.00   

Bussola Amarone 2004                                   
Grapes: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara   
Country: Italy       
Region: Veneto
$55.00