Howard's Favorites at Calvert Woodley

Forty-five years of searing heat and minute quantities of rain have brought this vineyard’s wine to its peak. Infinite care and overwhelming concern for quality have gone into the production in the cellar. The 2005 Divus ... more

Forty-five years of searing heat and minute quantities of rain have brought this vineyard’s wine to its peak. Infinite care and overwhelming concern for quality have gone into the production in the cellar. The 2005 Divus is a stunning wine best enjoyed with perfectly grilled meats and game.

In the southeast corner of the Bay of Biscay at the border with France, lies the region of Txakoli, "CHOCK-O-LEE." It is divided into two sub-zones (DO’s) of Guetaria, along the coast, and farther inland Vizcaya. The wine... more

In the southeast corner of the Bay of Biscay at the border with France, lies the region of Txakoli, "CHOCK-O-LEE." It is divided into two sub-zones (DO’s) of Guetaria, along the coast, and farther inland Vizcaya. The wines of Guetaria - the smallest DO in all of Spain - are crisp and bright, those of Vizcaya richer and higher in alcohol. Both red and white grapes are in a production method that imparts a charmingly delicate petillance to the wine that enhances a truly wondrous background of herbal and floral tones, apples, and kiwi fruit. The lingering finish is quite dry. Paired with the menus for patio dining on warm, spring nights and Sunday brunches that are just ahead, matched with the delicate flavors of fine, Asian foods and luncheon salads; this wine is a perfect choice.