Flight Savor Fare

There will come a time when we look back on 2008 as the year that ended a decade not unlike the “Roaring Twenties.” We thought the fun would never end. I don’t think of myself as a decadent person, but circumstances conspired to expose me to some really varied and incredible wine that I now seem unable to live without. Not necessarily expensive wine, but often the good stuff comes with a mind-bogling price tag.

Gaiter and Brecher, wine columnists at the Wall St. Journal,(you may need a subscription to view this article) sympathize. Their list of the most delicious wines of 2008 includes a bottle for $10.95. (It also includes one for just under $2,000.) Here’s a quick rundown—

Chateau Latour 2005 (Pauillac) France $1,950.

Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires Blanc de Blancs Champagne 1995, $89.95

Vinum Africa Chenin Blanc 2006, (Stellenbosch) South Africa $10.95

Don Olegario Albarino 2005, Spain, $19.20

Don David (Michel Torino Estate) Reserve Torrontes 2007, (Cafayate Valley) Argentina, $16.

Vietti “Scarrone” Barbera d’Alba 2005, Italy $41.40

Vincent Girardin Premier Cru “Les Cailerets’Volnay 2005, France, $63.15

Dead Letter Office (Henry’s Drive Vignerons) Shiraz 2005 (McLaren Vale/Padthaway) Australia $28.

Pirramimma (AC Johnston) Shiraz 2004 (McLaren Vale) Australia $20.99

Can Flight Wood Grill sell these wines? I’ll get back to you!