2021 Antonio Sanguineti, Morellino de Scansano — We’ve featured a number of wines from Tuscan winemaker and Small Vineyards founding partner Antonio Sanguineti over the years, but never this one.

It comes from the Maremma region on Tuscany’s southern coast where the climate is warmer and the soil more acidic than in Chianti to the north. Sangiovese (known locally as Morellino) ripens earlier here, and is a bit more savory. The folks at Small Vineyards note that Antonio’s wines respect tradition, but show his own touch—wines that both his father’s and his son’s generation would enjoy. This Sangiovese, with 5% Alicante, is complex and structured, with flavors of ripe cherry, black pepper, and herbs. Perfect for fish, chorizo, or Caldaro, a local fish soup similar to bouillabaisse. $18

2022 T2 Cellar, Asterales — T2 was founded by Todd Threlkeld and Anne Stevens, our neighbors, long-time customers, and club members themselves. They trained in the wine production program at the Northwest Wine Academy, and began making wine in 2011, partnering with top vineyards in the state to produce their wines. Their Asterales is a blend of white Rhône grapes, mostly Marsanne, with 18% Roussanne and 15% Viognier. The Marsanne and Roussanne come from Angiolina Vineyard in the Rattlesnake Hills, just above the west Yakima Valley, and the Viognier from the small private Jamison Vineyard overlooking Richland. Fermented and aged in barrel, the wine captures the body and texture of the Marsanne and Roussanne, with lovely floral notes from the Viognier, balanced by a nice touch of citrus. Enjoy over the next three or four years with seafood or chicken dishes. $19

2021 Lobo Hills, Right Bank — Lobo Hills is a small, urban winery founded by winemaker Tony Dollar in his home in northeast Seattle’s Wedgwood neighborhood. Having outgrown his garage, he has since moved to Woodinville where he crafts wines such as this Bordeaux-inspired red blend. As with all Right Bank Bordeaux wines (sourced from the north side of the Dordogne River), this one is predominantly Merlot, blended with 25% Cab Sauv and 5% Cab Franc, sourced from Elephant Mountain, Sugarloaf, StoneTree, and Alder Ridge vineyards. Aged in two-plus year-old French oak for two years, it is rich and aromatic with complex flavors of plum, dark cherries, baking spice, and a hint of cocoa. Great on its own, or with beef, game, or mushroom dishes. $20.25

2018 Deetlefs, Stonecross Pinotage — Deetlefs is the second oldest family-owned wine estate in South Africa, dating back to 1822. Now run by Kobus Deetlef, who represents the seventh generation to oversee the estate, their vineyards are located in the Western Cape, at the foot of the Du Toitskloof Mountains in the Breedekloof Valley. The unique terroir, with the nearby mountains providing long cooling at night, is ideal for developing delicate and complex flavors in the grapes. This fresh, fruity 100% Pinotage (a genetic crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut) from their Stonecross range of wines is smooth and inviting, with aromas and flavors of dark red fruit, a touch of earth, and the grape’s classic smokiness. Try it with beef lasagna, roast turkey, or soy and Dijon mustard marinated pork loin. $13

2021 Budureasca, Clasic Fetească Albă — This month we’re featuring not one, but two wines from Romania in the club, both of which were big hits at our recent tasting. This one comes from the heart of the Dealu Mare region, in the southern foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, where archaeological evidence shows winemaking dating back to the 14th century. The region has diverse terroir and micro-climates, perfect for growing exceptional grapes. Fetească Albă is an indigenous Romanian white grape, known for its crisp acidity and intense floral and citrus aromas. This one is textured and complex, with notes of pears, ripe peaches and lime. It would be a great match for seafood, light pasta, soft cheeses, or chicken dishes. $15

2020 Domeniile Averesti, Diamond Selection, Fetească Neagră — Averesti is one of the oldest estates in Romania, founded in the seventeenth century in the remote Husi region on the Moldavian Plateau in eastern Romania. In the late 1800s the winery was upgraded, with the assistance of a French winemaker, but it was in 2010 that Averesti, under new ownership, fully modernized, adding modern vinification facilities to the historic cellars. This wine is 100% Fetească Neagră, the most important red grape in Romania. It sees some oak and is rich and ripe, with minerality from the sandy limestone soils and a touch of salinity from its proximity to the Black Sea. With its succulent notes of dark chocolate, dried fruit, and spice, it would pair well with sausages or smoked meats. $19.75