Here in the northern United States, we are looking at winter soon. While that means many things, we know we’ll be holed up in the house for quite a while. The perfect thing for gray days and skies is a pleasing glass of wine and fire in the fireplace. Our wine of the month club helps us out by shipping 1 red and 1 white each month. These are not generic wines, but special boutique wines with low production yet high ratings above 85. Perhaps a crisp light California Chardonnay or full bodied California Merlot. The perfect accompaniment to a gourmet meal, good music, and an interesting book.