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  1. Jacob's Creek Shiraz South Eastern Australia 2006 $8 (Wine Spectator)
    Tight and grainy, with a chalky edge to the berry and dried cherry flavors. Drink now through 2012. 90,000 cases imported.
  2. Château Larrivet-Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan White 2006 $38 (Wine Spectator)
    There's lovely toasted coconut, apple pie and lemon cream character on the nose. Full-bodied, with bright, lively acidity and a long, clean, almost minerally finish. Drink now. 2,500 cases made.
  3. Pierre André Bourgogne White Réserve 2006 $15 (Wine Spectator)
    Fresh and rich, showing peach, apple and citrus flavors matched to a bright structure. Nicely balanced, this lingers a little on the finish. Drink now. 10,000 cases made.
  4. Les Tourelles de Longueville Pauillac 2006 $35 (Wine Spectator)
    Black currant and dark chocolate aromas follow through to a full body, with chewy tannins, very good fruit and an aftertaste of tobacco and berry. Structured and rich. The excellent second wine from Pichon-Baron. Best after 2012. 8,150 cases made.
  5. Cline Viognier California 2007 $10 (Wine Spectator)
    Tasty peach, apricot and citrus peel notes are light-bodied and refreshing, yet still balanced with focus and concentration. Drink now. 24,116 cases made.
  6. Water Wheel Memsie White Bendigo 2007 $15 (Wine Spectator)
    Ripe and spicy, with a wet hay edge to the pear, pineapple and cream flavors. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Roussanne. Drink now. 3,000 cases imported.
  7. Merryvale Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley Starmont 2008 $18 (Wine Spectator)
    Ripe, fleshy peach, tangerine, Asian pear and apricot flavors are up front, with great intensity, mouthwatering acidity and a nicely spicy finish. Drink now. 6,620 cases made.
  8. Achával-Ferrer Quimera Mendoza 2007 $48 (Wine Spectator)
    Racy and pure, with creamy raspberry and boysenberry fruit that's nicely driven from behind by graphite and spice notes. The long, lingering finish lets a black tea note chime in. Delicious. Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2011. 5,280 cases made.
  9. Charles Smith Chardonnay Columbia Valley Eve 2007 $12 (Wine Spectator)
    Light and floral, with bright pear and apricot fruit shaded with hints of carnation and lavender. Drink now. 15,000 cases made.
  10. Henri de Lanzac Tavel Château de Ségriès 2008 $20 (Wine Spectator)
    Big, with very juicy watermelon, red currant and cherry notes laced with mineral and herb notes, followed by a long, fine finish. Drink now. 2,000 cases made.

Winegeeks Wine Reviews

  1. Morgadio Legado de Conde Rias Baixas 2008 Albarino

    Malbec36 posted a review:

    A smoky note adds interest to this firm white. Ripe peach and light herbal flavors pick up floral and citrus zest notes on the finish. shows balance and depth.

    Rating: 4.60 / 5.00

  2. Bernardus Vineyards Chardonnay Monterey 2006

    Malbec36 posted a review:

    Rich and layered, with a complex range of Fig, citrus, green apple and hints of tropical fruit folding together. Gains depth, ending with a long, fruit driven finish.

    Rating: 4.08 / 5.00

  3. Domaine de Montmarin Cotes de Thongue 2007

    Ryansnyder posted a review:

    You had me at "rose from the south of France". This is a great rose. Soft and fruity, featuring notes of cranberry and cassis, with a touch of vanilla and hints of thyme and autumn spice. It is notably lacking in the bitter leafy finish that accompanies many other similar wines. Pair with grilled pork tenderloin.

    Rating: 3.60 / 5.00

  4. Hofer Zweiglet Rose Weinviertel 2008

    Esbrown posted a review:

    A super bright and clean rose that added just enough typicity of Zweiglet to keep it interesting and unique. fresh flowers and a snappy mouthwatering citrus element on the nose led to a crisp palate of white pepper, red currants, sour cherries and a little orange zest.

    Rating: 4.15 / 5.00

  5. Conti Sertoli Salis "Torre della Sirena" Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio 2007

    Ryansnyder posted a review:

    Oh. Wow. One sniff of this wine and you'll know it's a biodynamic wine. Its aromas and flavors shapeshift every time you pick up the glass. It starts crisp and minerally while still cold, and as it warms and opens up shifts to soft, layered and floral. Notes of honeydew melon, kaffir lime leaves, pink grapefruit rind, slate and wildflowers just begin to describe the flavor composition of this wine. Highly recommended.

    Rating: 4.60 / 5.00

  6. Bradford Mountain Syrah Dry Creek Valley Grist Vineyard 2005

    Malbec36 posted a review:

    Lots of blackberry and blueberry. Firm Structure and tannins. A great California Syrah

    Rating: 4.08 / 5.00

  7. Casa Nueva Colchagua Valley 2007

    Malbec36 posted a review:

    Intense ruby red with violet hues, Intense fruit aromas of cherry and blackberry with a hint of cassis. Round and well balanced with mild tannins.

    Rating: 3.60 / 5.00

  8. Portal Real Colchagua Valley 2006

    Malbec36 posted a review:

    Deep violet in color. The aromatics are sensual and fresh, Dried Cherry and plum with a touch on mint in the background. Powerful palate.

    Rating: 4.20 / 5.00

  9. Romance Champagne G.H. Martel et Co Fine Champagne NV

    Melissam posted a review:

    A bright rose brut, flower, toast, berries...Outstanding with flourless chocolate cake.

    Rating: 3.80 / 5.00

  10. Palazzone Umbria Dubini Bianco 2007

    Ryansnyder posted a review:

    I've been tasting a lot of $7 wines recently looking for good bang-for-buck sitting-on-the-porch wines. I've found another. The Palazzone Dubini Bianco shows a very fruit forward array of grannysmith apple, lime and watermelon, and is quite crisp and refreshing.

    Rating: 3.35 / 5.00