Jul 03, 2009  JACOB'S CREEK  Shiraz South Eastern Australia 2006 (85 points, $8)
Tight and grainy, with a chalky edge to the berry and dried cherry flavors. Drink now through 2012. 90,000 cases imported.
- Harvey Steiman

Jul 03, 2009  PIERRE ANDRÉ  Bourgogne White Réserve 2006 (86 points, $15)
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.
- Bruce Sanderson

Jul 03, 2009  CHÂTEAU LARRIVET-HAUT-BRION  Pessac-Léognan White 2006 (90 points, $38)
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.
- James Suckling