Aug 20, 2008  RUFFINO  Chardonnay Toscana Libaio 2007 (86 points, $13)
Bright and fruity, with lemon and fresh apple aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with good acidity and a medium finish. Always fresh and delicious. Drink now. 50,000 cases made.
- James Suckling

Aug 19, 2008  WYNDHAM ESTATE  Pinot Noir South Eastern Australia Bin 333 2007 (86 points, $9)
Pleasantly light and fragrant, with pretty plum and pomegranate flavors that echo gently on the finish. Drink now. 6,000 cases imported.
- Harvey Steiman

Aug 18, 2008  BODEGAS SALENTEIN  Malbec Uco Valley Finca El Portillo 2006 (86 points, $11)
Juicy and forward, with slightly soft blueberry and plum fruit followed by a round, toasty finish. Drink now. 68,233 cases made.
- James Molesworth

Aug 16, 2008  MCWILLIAM'S  Cabernet Sauvignon South Eastern Australia Hanwood Estate 2006 (86 points, $12)
Smooth and round, with a savory edge to the cherry and rhubarb flavors, adding an earthy, minty note. Drink now. 90,000 cases made.
- Harvey Steiman

Aug 15, 2008  BODEGAS SALENTEIN  Sauvignon Blanc Uco Valley Finca El Portillo 2007 (85 points, $11)
A good crisp Sauvignon, showing white asparagus and fresh herb notes, with a citrus edge on finish. Drink now. 10,233 cases made.
- James Molesworth

Aug 14, 2008  CALATRASI  Catarratto Sicilia La Piazza 2007 (87 points, $11)
Apple, honey and lemon aromas follow through to a medium body, with mineral and tropical fruit character. Long and flavorful. Drink now. 2,000 cases made.
- James Suckling

Aug 13, 2008  ALICE WHITE  Merlot South Eastern Australia 2007 (84 points, $7)
This is fruity and light, with a candied edge to the raspberry flavors. Drink now. 36,000 cases imported.
- Harvey Steiman

Aug 12, 2008  LES CAVES DU SIEUR D'ARQUES  Merlot Vin de Pays d'Oc Red Bicyclette 2005 (86 points, $12)
This is ripe, offering mincemeat and dark plum flavors, with dark chocolate notes. The dense finish shows peppery notes. Drink now. 60,000 cases made.
- Kim Marcus

Aug 11, 2008  MASTROBERARDINO  Campania Mastro White 2007 (90 points, $12)
A focused and racy young white, with citrus fruit and white peach notes that follow through to a full body, with a solid core of fruit and a fresh finish of mineral and fruit. Drink now. 5,000 cases made.
- James Suckling

Aug 09, 2008  ZENATO  Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie 2007 (87 points, $13)
A pleasant young white, with spicy apple and pear on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied, with a clean, spicy finish that lingers. Drink now. 70,000 cases imported.
- Jo Cooke

Aug 08, 2008  CALDORA  Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2007 (85 points, $10)
Pear, apple and light mineral aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with good fruit and a fresh finish. Drink now. 17,000 cases made.
- James Suckling

Aug 07, 2008  TASCA D'ALMERITA  Nero d'Avola Sicilia Regaleali 2006 (87 points, $14)
Offers bright blackberry and light coffee aromas. Full-bodied, with very good fruit, delicate tannins and a medium finish. Drink now. 62,500 cases made.
- James Suckling

Aug 06, 2008  BODEGAS EGUREN  Viño de la Tierra de Castilla Codice 2005 (86 points, $11)
This red exhibits cranberry and black cherry flavors, supported by toasty oak. Firm tannins and tart acidity stick out a bit, but there's plenty of extract. Best from 2009 through 2013. 10,000 cases imported.
- Thomas Matthews

Aug 05, 2008  CANTINE SETTESOLI  Chardonnay Sicilia MandraRossa 2007 (85 points, $10)
Aromas of lemon curd and light spice on a silky medium body, with a minerally finish. A little tart in the end, but interesting enough. Drink now. 70,000 cases made.
- James Suckling

Aug 04, 2008  TASCA D'ALMERITA  Sicilia Regaleali White 2007 (86 points, $13)
Attractive aromas of melon and apple follow through to a full body, with lots of bright citrusy acidity and a medium finish. Inzolia, Grecanico and Catarratto. Drink now. 110,000 cases made.
- James Suckling

Aug 02, 2008  ZENATO  Lugana San Benedetto 2007 (88 points, $14)
Has a delicate floral and mineral nose, offering orange blossom, fresh earth and a lemon peel base. Medium-bodied, with balanced acidity keeping everything fresh and clean. Long citrus aftertaste. Drink now. 10,000 cases made.
- Jo Cooke

Aug 01, 2008  ALTOS LAS HORMIGAS  Malbec Mendoza 2007 (87 points, $13)
Light and fresh, with a tasty beam of raspberry and cherry fruit backed by modest, well-integrated toast. There's a nice lingering licorice note. Drink now. 65,000 cases made.
- James Molesworth

Jul 31, 2008  GEYSER PEAK  Sauvignon Blanc California 2007 (88 points, $12)
Pungent grass, gooseberry, lime and guava notes are intense and bright, with a mouthwatering acidity and a long, lingering finish. Drink now. 145,000 cases made.
- MaryAnn Worobiec

Jul 30, 2008  FREI BROTHERS  Chardonnay California Redwood Creek 2006 (84 points, $8)
Direct pear, apple and citrusy lemon-lime flavors are focused and refreshing, with a delightful acidity that kicks in on the finish. Drink now. 430,000 cases made.
- MaryAnn Worobiec

Jul 29, 2008  WATERBROOK  Riesling Columbia Valley 2007 (87 points, $13)
Soft and appealing for its juicy pear and floral aromas and flavors, remaining fresh through the off-dry finish. Drink now. 6,010 cases made.
- Harvey Steiman

Jul 28, 2008  RED TRUCK  Merlot Central Coast 2006 (86 points, $12)
Jammy and juicy, with black raspberry and toasty vanilla aromas and easygoing plum and roasted anise flavors. Drink now. 25,000 cases made.
- Tim Fish

Jul 26, 2008  LABOURÉ-ROI  Merlot Vin de Pays d'Oc Petit Bistro 2006 (84 points, $9)
Firm, with red berry and plum flavors, followed by some herbal and mineral notes on the finish. Drink now. 10,000 cases made.
- Kim Marcus

Jul 25, 2008  E. GUIGAL  Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2007 (87 points, $14)
Round and juicy, with a creamy texture and tasty strawberry, rose, dried cherry and mineral notes. Lengthy. Tasty. Drink now. 20,000 cases made.
- James Molesworth

Jul 24, 2008  TORTOISE CREEK  Sauvignon Blanc Vin de Pays d'Oc 2007 (85 points, $11)
Flavors of green apple, herbs and pepper fill this lively white, with ripe tropical fruit notes on the finish. Drink now. 7,500 cases made.
- Kim Marcus

Jul 23, 2008  CASTLE ROCK  Pinot Noir Columbia Valley 2006 (86 points, $12)
Light and supple, with pretty plum and dried blueberry flavors that ride gently over a velvety frame. Drink now through 2011. 8,000 cases made.
- Harvey Steiman