· Barefoot Pinot Grigio 2006, California, SPRING GARLIC SOUP with black trumpet mushrooms, crispy sun chokes, lemon oil this is the perfect pairing for the simple spring freshness of the combination. The wine is lemony and crisp and goes perfectly with the green, lemony soup. Garnishes of sun choke and wild mushrooms complete the take on California with a nod to Italy.

· Cantina de Soave Amarone Della Valpolicella "Le Poesie" 2004, Veneto Italy GRILLED TOLANAS FARMS QUAILS with preserved lemon date couscous, arugula salad, harissa vinaigrette This is the perfect match for the intense fruit that you get from the wine made from grapes that have dried a little, and the similar flavors of the preserved lemon and dates. For a younger wine that still has prominent tannins, the grilling helps manage the bitterness. Amarone is bold enough to handle the slight spiciness of the harissa - a piquant blend of peppers and tomatoes.

· Wilson Winery Zinfandel "Diane's Reserve" 2005, Dry Creek Valley COWGIRL CREAMERY MT. TAM (cheese) with honeycomb, micro-greens and fresh flowers This triple cream cheese from organic milk needs a racy wine like zinfandel to deal with its richness. Okay to use a little sweetness from the honey for a ripe wine such as this. Between the women artisan cheese makers and woman winemaker it's a story of "Local Girls Make Good."

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