Aug 20, 2008  CUSUMANO  Insolia Sicilia 2007 (87 points, $15)
Aromas of apple, lemon and mineral. Medium- to full-bodied, with good fruit and a long, flavorful finish. Drink now. 30,000 cases made.
- James Suckling

Aug 19, 2008  SILENI  Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Cellar Selection 2007 (87 points, $15)
Lithe, with very good focus to a bright beam of lime, stone, grapefruit and grass flavors. A hint of lemon peel carries through the finish. Drink now. 30,000 cases made.
- Daniel Sogg

Aug 18, 2008  BRANDER  Sauvignon Blanc Santa Ynez Valley 2007 (87 points, $15)
Vibrant and juicy, with tasty lemon-lime, herb, mineral and spicy Asian pear notes that persist on the finish. Drink now. 8,800 cases made.
- MaryAnn Worobiec

Aug 16, 2008  CANTINA GIRLAN  Pinot Bianco Alto Adige San Martino 2007 (88 points, $15)
Offers lovely floral aromas, with honey and light pineapple. Medium- to full-bodied, with bright acidity and a long, fresh finish. Drink now. 6,000 cases made.
- James Suckling

Aug 15, 2008  ARGIOLAS  Nuragus di Cagliari S’elegas 2007 (87 points, $15)
Mineral, apple and light honey character follows through to a medium body, with good fruit and a clean finish. Drink now. 20,000 cases made.
- James Suckling

Aug 14, 2008  JOHN ANTHONY  Sauvignon Blanc Carneros Church Vineyard 2007 (89 points, $19)
Gobs of tropical fruit flavors—pineapple, passion fruit, mango and papaya—are paired with refreshing acidity, citrus and peach notes, followed by a long, lingering finish. Drink now. 1,485 cases made.
- MaryAnn Worobiec

Aug 13, 2008  KUPELWIESER  Pinot Grigio Alto Adige 2007 (87 points, $15)
Complex aromas of tropical fruit and mineral, with hints of citrus. Full-bodied, with bright acidity and a medium finish. Clean and focused. A solid Pinot Grigio. Drink now. 8,500 cases made.
- James Suckling

Aug 12, 2008  CANTINA GIRLAN  Pinot Grigio Alto Adige Filadonna 2007 (88 points, $16)
Mineral and pear skin aromas, with lemon peel, follow through to a medium body, with good acidity and a long finish. Drink now. 10,000 cases made.
- James Suckling

Aug 11, 2008  CASA LAPOSTOLLE  Merlot Colchagua Valley Cuvée Alexandre Apalta Vineyard 2006 (90 points, $25)
Muscular, with broad cocoa and plum sauce notes leading the way for an ample core of currant confiture and licorice. The rock-solid finish will need some cellaring to stretch out. Best from 2009 through 2011. 10,000 cases imported.
- James Molesworth

Aug 09, 2008  MILLS REEF  Sauvignon Blanc Hawkes Bay Reserve 2007 (89 points, $15)
Fleshy and ripe, with very good depth to lemon curd, mango and candied pink grapefruit flavors. Lemon-lime, horseradish and wet stone undertones linger. Drink now. 4,500 cases made.
- Daniel Sogg

Aug 08, 2008  ALOIS LAGEDER  Pinot Bianco Vigneti delle Dolomiti 2007 (88 points, $16)
This shows lots of sliced green apple and honey on the nose. Full-bodied, with tangy acidity and a vibrant finish. Drink now. 11,000 cases made.
- James Suckling

Aug 07, 2008  CHÂTEAU D'ESCLANS  Côtes de Provence Rosé Whispering Angel 2007 (89 points, $20)
There's a crystal clarity to the berry and cherry flavors. Powerful, almost tannic, with plenty of mineral and spice notes. The long finish lingers with white pepper and wisps of red peach. Drink now through 2011. 7,280 cases made.
- Kim Marcus

Aug 06, 2008  VILLA SPARINA  Monferrato White Montej 2007 (89 points, $15)
Smells like Riesling, with loam, lemon, melon and mineral aromas. Medium- to full-bodied, with bright acidity and a long, flavorful finish of mineral and apricot. A blend of Chardonnay, Müller-Thurgau, Sauvignon and Cortese. Excellent value. Drink now. 1,250 cases imported.
- James Suckling

Aug 05, 2008  TOHU  Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2007 (87 points, $15)
Aromatic and lithe, with tangy lime, sweet pineapple, gravel and grass flavors. Fragrant hyacinth adds intrigue. Drink now. 15,000 cases imported.
- Daniel Sogg

Aug 04, 2008  NGATARAWA  Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Glazebrook 2007 (88 points, $15)
Offers a streamlined beam of chalk, gravel, grass and lemon-lime flavors. Floral accents and inviting guava nuances add interest. Drink now. 8,000 cases made.
- Daniel Sogg

Aug 02, 2008  CASA LAPOSTOLLE  Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley Cuvée Alexandre Apalta Vineyard 2006 (90 points, $25)
Really juicy and ripe, with fleshy layers of sweet raspberry and boysenberry fruit riding along red licorice, fruitcake and a nicely embedded vanilla streak. Long, polished finish. Very tasty. Drink now through 2010. 10,000 cases imported.
- James Molesworth

Aug 01, 2008  ELENA WALCH  Pinot Bianco Alto Adige 2007 (89 points, $24)
Aromas of apple pie and honey, with hints of mineral, follow through to a full body, with loads of fruit and a mineral, lime and apple tart aftertaste. Intense. Drink now. 5,900 cases made.
- James Suckling

Jul 31, 2008  ALAIN GRAILLOT  Crozes-Hermitage 2006 (90 points, $30)
Ripe and focused, with tasty plum sauce, black licorice snap, violet and graphite notes. Tangy iron notes enliven the stylish finish. Nicely done. Drink now through 2012. 8,000 cases made.
- James Molesworth

Jul 30, 2008  COUGAR CREST  Dedication Two Washington NV (89 points, $20)
Polished, generous and appealing for its raspberry-tinged cherry and mocha flavors, lingering appealingly on the well-formed finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Petit Verdot and others. Drink now. 1,532 cases made.
- Harvey Steiman

Jul 29, 2008  DOMINIO DEL PLATA  Syrah-Bonarda Mendoza Crios de Susana Balbo 2006 (89 points, $15)
Very juicy and enticing, with lushly layered plum sauce, black licorice, fig cake and boysenberry notes that glide over round tannins. Very tasty. Drink now. 8,000 cases made.
- James Molesworth

Jul 28, 2008  DOMAINE ALFRED  Chardonnay Central Coast Stainless 2007 (88 points, $18)
Complex, with rich, elegant, zesty green apple, pear and melon fruit that's refreshing, with a long, fruity aftertaste. Drink now. 2,000 cases made.
- James Laube

Jul 26, 2008  LA SAUVAGEONNE  Coteaux du Languedoc Les Ruffes 2006 (91 points, $16)
This rich, refined red is very pure-tasting, showing mineral, smoke, dried cherry and sandalwood flavors, with powerful undercurrents of currant and French roast. The long finish echoes spice and roasted meat. Best from 2009 through 2014. 1,000 cases imported.
- Kim Marcus

Jul 25, 2008  CIGALE  Barossa Valley 2006 (90 points, $19)
Lithe, silky and appealing for its seductive texture, which lets the strawberry, pomegranate and earthy spice flavors slide gently through the lengthy finish. Impressive for its grace and restraint. Grenache, Mourvèdre and Shiraz. Drink now through 2014. 1,000 cases imported.
- Harvey Steiman

Jul 24, 2008  VIÑA GARCÉS SILVA  Sauvignon Blanc Leyda Valley Amayna 2006 (88 points, $21)
Very stylish, with a creamy mouthfeel that lets lemon verbena, honeysuckle, mineral and fleur de sel notes weave through the lengthy finish. Drink now. 6,200 cases made.
- James Molesworth

Jul 23, 2008  FIRRIATO  Nero d'Avola Sicilia Chiaramonte 2006 (88 points, $16)
Shows plum and flowers on the nose. Full-bodied, with lots of berries, toasty oak, coffee and chocolate. Long and flavorful. Drink now through 2011. 68,330 cases made.
- James Suckling