Nov 19, 2008  THE LITTLE PENGUIN  Pinot Grigio South Eastern Australia 2007 (85 points, $7)
Light and fragrant, with pretty pear and melon fruit, lingering modestly. Drink now. 48,000 cases imported.
- Harvey Steiman

Nov 18, 2008  MONTGÓ  Garnacha Calatayud Flor del Montgó Old Vines 2006 (87 points, $12)
This plush red is rich with ripe berry and cherry fruit, accented by leafy and minty notes. Juicy acidity keeps it lively, and there's just enough tannins for grip. Drink now through 2011. 10,000 cases made.
- Thomas Matthews

Nov 17, 2008  OXFORD LANDING  Viognier South Australia 2007 (88 points, $10)
Round and generous, a juicy mouthful of pleasurable apricot, pear, floral and spice flavors, persisting impressively on the open-textured finish. Drink now. 3,000 cases imported.
- Harvey Steiman

Nov 15, 2008  D'ARENBERG  The Stump Jump White Adelaide 2007 (87 points, $11)
Light and fragrant, soft in texture, with pretty green apple and floral aromas and flavors, finishing with remarkable unity for a kitchen-sink blend. Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Marsanne, Viognier and Chardonnay. Drink now. 5,000 cases imported.
- Harvey Steiman

Nov 14, 2008  SCHLOSS SAARSTEIN  Riesling QbA Mosel-Saar-Ruwer 2007 (88 points, $14)
A brisk, electric white, with peach, ripe apple and mineral flavors vibrating off the laserlilke structure. It's light-weight and leaves a tangy impression. Drink now through 2015. 4,000 cases made.
- Bruce Sanderson

Nov 13, 2008  PLANETA  Sicilia La Segreta Bianco 2006 (88 points, $13)
Aromas and flavors of baked apple, with notes of exotic fruit and piecrust. Medium- to full-bodied and very fresh, with a clean, creamy finish. Drink now. 66,665 cases made.
- James Suckling

Nov 12, 2008  NIK. WEIS SELECTION  Riesling QbA Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Urban 2007 (89 points, $11)
The smoky matchstick aromas give way to floral, black currant and slate flavors in this alluring white. The structure emerges on the finish, so give this a little time to integrate. Best from 2009 through 2017. 5,000 cases made.
- Bruce Sanderson

Nov 11, 2008  BODEGAS BORSAO  Campo de Borja Monte Oton 2006 (86 points, $7)
This lean red offers cherry, herbal, mint and tobacco flavors in a supple texture over firm tannins. Nervy and intense, with a slightly green edge. Garnacha. The better of two bottles. Drink now. 5,000 cases made.
- Thomas Matthews

Nov 10, 2008  CHÂTEAU ST.-ROCH  Côtes du Rhône 2005 (87 points, $12)
Juicy, with a nice tangy streak of raspberry and spice flavors backed by a briary edge on the tasty finish. Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault. Drink now. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 12,000 cases made.
- James Molesworth

Nov 08, 2008  BODEGA SEPTIMA  Malbec Mendoza 2007 (87 points, $10)
Dark toast, bacon and coffee notes lead the way for medium-weight, fleshy plum and currant fruit in this rich red. Drink now. 40,000 cases made.
- James Molesworth

Nov 07, 2008  WOLF BLASS  Chardonnay South Australia Yellow Label 2006 (88 points, $13)
Light and spicy, with clove and pepper overtones to the lime and green apple flavors, persisting on the lively finish. Drink now through 2010. 23,000 cases imported.
- Harvey Steiman

Nov 06, 2008  HELFRICH  Riesling Alsace 2007 (89 points, $13)
A pretty, floral Riesling, with a creamy texture and hints of lychee to the yellow peach and light mineral notes. Lively and clean, with a light smoky finish. Drink now through 2013. 5,000 cases made.
- Alison Napjus

Nov 05, 2008  ESTANCIA  Shiraz Central Coast 2005 (87 points, $12)
Tightly wound, offering firm mineral, dried berry and currant flavors, with a touch of graphite, ending with cedary, earthy notes. Drink now through 2010. 15,000 cases made.
- James Laube

Nov 04, 2008  COMPANHIA DAS QUINTAS  Douro Fronteira 2005 (87 points, $10)
Concentrated dark fruit flavors are lathered with molten chocolate and sweet, spicy notes. The ripe finish ends with fig and raisin. Drink now. 5,666 cases made.
- Kim Marcus

Nov 03, 2008  FIFTH LEG  White Western Australia 2006 (88 points, $12)
Fresh and appealing for its pear and apple fruit, with hints of gooseberry and grapefruit. Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Chardonnay. Drink now. 1,077 cases imported.
- Harvey Steiman

Nov 01, 2008  LEASINGHAM  Riesling Clare Valley Magnus 2007 (91 points, $12)
Impressive for its harmony and seamless structure, offering a joyous mouthful of lemon curd, quince and lime on a steely frame. The flavors just don't quit. Drink now through 2015. 2,500 cases imported.
- Harvey Steiman

Oct 31, 2008  GABRIEL MEFFRE  Côtes du Rhône La Châsse du Pape Prestige 2006 (86 points, $13)
Offers a mix of dark berry, licorice and tar flavors, with slightly firm grip on the lavender-tinged finish. Drink now. 16,000 cases made.
- James Molesworth

Oct 30, 2008  WOLF BLASS  Cabernet Sauvignon South Australia Yellow Label 2006 (86 points, $13)
Soft and generous, with red cherry and black currant flavors wrapped in a blanket of slightly scratchy tannins, finishing firm. Best after 2009. 38,500 cases imported.
- Harvey Steiman

Oct 29, 2008  D. KOURTAKIS  Patras Kouros White 2007 (85 points, $10)
A well-structured, fresh-tasting white, with plenty of apple and smoked almond flavors. Citrusy finish. Roditis. Drink now. 100,000 cases made.
- Kim Marcus

Oct 28, 2008  DELAS  Côtes du Rhône St.-Esprit 2007 (88 points, $13)
Offers a tasty mix of blueberry, plum and currant fruit, layered with roasted vanilla bean and coffee hints. Has a nicely focused finish. Drink now. 9,500 cases imported.
- James Molesworth

Oct 27, 2008  JEAN-LUC COLOMBO  Côtes du Rhône Les Abeilles 2006 (86 points, $13)
Fresh and light-bodied, with a floral aroma, red cherry fruit and a touch of garrigue on the finish. Drink now. 50,000 cases made.
- James Molesworth

Oct 25, 2008  YALUMBA  Cabernet Sauvignon South Australia The Y Series 2007 (87 points, $13)
Bright and open-textured, with a nice sense of transparency to the currant, blackberry and gentle herb flavors, finishing smooth and easy to drink. Drink now. 3,000 cases imported.
- Harvey Steiman

Oct 24, 2008  DOMAINE LAFOND  Côtes du Rhône Roc-Epine 2007 (88 points, $11)
Delivers a good mix of briar, spice and black cherry fruit, followed by a note of black currant on the juicy finish. Drink now. 10,830 cases made.
- James Molesworth

Oct 23, 2008  CASTELLO BANFI  Toscana Centine 2007 (87 points, $13)
A fruity young red, with crushed berry and mineral character on a soft, silky medium-to-full body, with plump fruit and a clean finish. Always good value. Drink now. 70,000 cases made.

Oct 22, 2008  PEPPERWOOD GROVE  Pinot Grigio California 2007 (84 points, $8)
Soft and easygoing, with fig and apricot aromas and tart citrus and spice flavors. Drink now. 6,400 cases made.
- Tim Fish