The 2009 Apothic Red is a good red wine to serve at parties because it's flavors will not only work well with a variety of foods, but the flavors are likely to be acceptable to preferences to a variety of wine drinkers. It's hard to find a wine that enough different people can enjoy but the 2009 Apothic Red is probably a good option to try. However, it may be better to avoid sweeter dishes when drinking the Apothic Red.

The Brassfield Serenity 2006 is golden yellow, though a bit watery with clear edges. The Brassfield Serenity is an off-dry, medium-bodied wine with lively, marked acidity. The flavors are mostly fruit and apple. It has much of the sweetness and character of a good Riesling, though it doesn't actually taste like one. Overall the Brassfield Serenity 2006 is a very good, refreshing summer wine.

The Spanish Quarter Red is a dry, full-bodied wine with strong red fruit and chocolate flavors. It has nice acidity and medium tannins that are reminiscent of Zinfandel. It has a fairly extended finish, perhaps longer than one would normally expect from a red wine of this price.

The flavors of the Palacios Remondo La Vendimia Rioja are dominated by red berries and cherry with just a hint of oak. A full-bodied wine with mild acidity, La Vendimia has soft tannins and a decent length.

The Chandon Blanc de Noirs is fairly dry, has moderate flavor intensity, and a lively acidity that allows you to pair if with a wide variety of foods. The smooth, clean finish also helps make this a versatile sparkling wine. The primary flavors in Chandon Blanc de Noirs are cherry, strawberry, and currant.