We know all of you careful planners have started putting cash away for the rapidly approaching holiday season so in honor of this—and to help you keep your sanity—we have rolled out all new happy hour wines! “Untamed Red” from Toasted Head in California blends Syrah, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah with a commanding backbone, uninhibited, unruly, spicy and just a touch fruity (not too unlike the bartenders who will pour it for you). Powers Merlot out of Washington, a classic pour and, to save you the trouble of watching the movie Sideways, this is the wine that wins in the end. Eola Hills produced a Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, full bodied, smoky, and surprisingly nice—the Mrs. Robinson of wine. The two whites, that come in equally ample pours and make one just as happy, consist of Concannon Winery’s Californian Chardonnay and Oregon’s Montinore Estate’s blend of Pinot Gris, Gewürtztraminer and Reisling—the taste of our last summery days.

   Speaking of last summer days the fisherman are still having luck and Chef Paul has brought in a Halibut special for the weekend. Perfectly roasted and partnered with yellow Heirloom Tomatoes, a taste of this—and a glass of the Rochioli chardonnay from the Russian River Valley—and the holidays have started already.