I still remember when I learned to play poker [though I can't remember all of which trumps which] and that was in 1987 while attending the US Naval Academy Summer Seminar. One of my roommates was from the south, and in less than five days, I had picked up his accent.

Lately, I have seen several labels/brands of wine based on card suits, and all of them have so far been excellent. This is my first from 'The Deck' and I must say that it is great.

The color is somewhere between pale and straw yellow, and the nose is very floral, reminding me of hibiscus and pineapple. The taste is actually packed with exotic fruit such as pineapple, but also has some vanilla and just the right amount of oak character imparted to it. The acidity is ample and the citrus component is not over the top, but blended perfectly with the flavor. There is no buttery aspect, which is an aspect that I don't like anyway. The body has legs, and the wine sits on your tongue with ample weight, with a nice warm finish that lasts for at least twenty seconds before making you want just a little bit more.

This wine is very bright, and should be great with anything from cheese up to even a nice steak (yes, a steak). I think that this would be great with lemon, or dill, chicken and maybe excellent with some lobster.