Recently we had dinner with the extended family and the wine was flowing. There were definite opinions of several of the wines we drank. We tasted four reds before dinner and had several whites during dinner. We had local wines and world wines. Two wines caught my attention. One was a Viognier from Brennan Vineyards in Comanche, Texas. It offered a citrus and peach aroma and taste. The crisp finish was citrusy yielding to peaches. The wine paired well with the fish dinner.

Before dessert, we opened a Graystone Vineyards Port II. Of the ten wines tasted, this clearly was the biggest hit. Graystone is located in Clifton, Colorado and specializes in making ports. The Port II was simply delicious. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, it had a black color with a ruby red rim. There was an aroma and taste of dried fruit especially prunes. The taste was velvety and the finish was fruity and crisp. The 19 percent alcohol port had no heat on the finish. The bottle was empty before the dessert made it to the table. The Graystone Port II was a group favorite.