Aug 29, 2008  FRENCH RABBIT  Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon Vin de Pays d'Oc Petit 2006 (87 points, $11 / 1L)
Concentrated flavors of blackberry, dark plum and pepper fill this ripe red. Offers plenty of medium-grained tannins midpalate, with lots of smoke, meat and spice on the finish. The 1-liter volume comprises four 250ml containers. Drink now through 2011. 2,000 cases imported.
- Kim Marcus

Aug 28, 2008  BODEGAS Y VIÑEDOS DEL JALÓN  Grenache Calatayud Viña Alarba Old Vines 2006 (87 points, $10)
Bright and fruity, this quaffable red offers cherry and vanilla flavors that bounce across the palate, with light tannins and lively acidity. Drink now. 7,000 cases imported.
- Thomas Matthews

Aug 27, 2008  FARNESE  Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2007 (85 points, $9)
A minerally white, with hints of pear tart that comes through on the medium body. Clean and fruity. Drink now. 83,000 cases made.
- James Suckling

Aug 26, 2008  BODEGAS Y VIÑEDOS O. FOURNIER  Torrontés Cafayate Urban 2007 (86 points, $7)
Bright, with a floral note leading the way for the elegant citrus peel and persimmon notes. Clean, minerally finish. Well done. Would match with crabmeat. Drink now. 4,000 cases made.
- James Molesworth

Aug 25, 2008  RAZOR'S EDGE  Shiraz South Australia 2006 (87 points, $13)
Smooth, velvety and appealing for the smoky edge to the dark berry flavors, finishing with a light edge of acidity. Drink now through 2012. 15,000 cases imported.
- Harvey Steiman

Aug 23, 2008  BODEGAS DIOS BACO  Pedro Ximénez Jerez NV (90 points, $10 / 500ml)
Thick and espresso-colored, this PX bursts with raisin, fig, coffee and molasses aromas and flavors. It certainly coats the palate, but there's a fiery astringency that offsets the intense sweetness. Drink now. 4,000 cases made.
- Bruce Sanderson

Aug 22, 2008  RAPITALÀ  Nero d'Avola Sicilia Campo Reale 2007 (86 points, $12)
An attractive young red, with raspberry and plum aromas and flavors, a medium body and a fresh finish. A new wine from this producer. Good value in Nero d’Avola. Drink now. 30,000 cases made.
- James Suckling

Aug 21, 2008  HILLTOWN  Sauvignon Blanc Monterey County 2006 (87 points, $7)
This is light-bodied, but with citrusy acidity that packs a punch. Clean lemon-lime and green apple flavors are crisp and delicious. Drink now. 2,800 cases made.
- MaryAnn Worobiec

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