Jul 04, 2009  LIOCO  Chardonnay Sonoma County 2007 (90 points, $20)
Smooth and creamy, with pure, ripe pear, melon and spice notes that gain body and intensity on the finish, where the flavors are long and lingering. Drink now through 2012. 6,890 cases made.
- James Laube

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 02, 2009  WATER WHEEL  Memsie White Bendigo 2007 (88 points, $15)
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.
- Harvey Steiman

Jul 01, 2009  MERRYVALE  Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley Starmont 2008 (89 points, $18)
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.
- MaryAnn Worobiec

Jun 30, 2009  HENRI DE LANZAC  Tavel Château de Ségriès 2008 (90 points, $20)
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.
- James Molesworth

Jun 29, 2009  VIGNERONS DE CARACTÈRE  Vacqueyras Vallon des Sources 2007 (89 points, $19)
Very juicy, with licorice and red plum fruit flavors laced with a tangy sanguine hint and a long, black tea– and mineral-infused finish. Ripe and rich, but very stylish in the end. Drink now through 2011. 5,000 cases made.
- James Molesworth

Jun 27, 2009  DOMAINE DE L'ECHEVIN  Côtes du Rhône-Villages St.-Maurice 2006 (89 points, $17)
Broad, with toast, smoked mesquite and fig notes followed by hints of bittersweet cocoa and tar on the muscular finish. Drink now. 1,250 cases made.
- James Molesworth

Jun 26, 2009  DOMAINE DU SÉMINAIRE  Côtes du Rhône-Villages Valréas NV (89 points, $20)
This is ripe, with raspberry and boysenberry fruit, but also racy, with a nice graphite edge and lingering spice notes. Very tasty. Grenache and Syrah. From the 2007 harvest, but label printed without the vintage. Drink now. 9,000 cases made.
- James Molesworth

Jun 25, 2009  CAVE DE ROQUEBRUN  St.-Chinian Terrasses de la Mouline 2008 (87 points, $15)
A hearty, full-bodied red, showing concentrated cocoa and mocha flavors, with beefy notes that lead to the chunky, peppery finish, which features hints of olive. Drink now through 2012. 29,000 cases made.
- Kim Marcus

Jun 24, 2009  M. CHAPOUTIER  Côtes du Rhône Belleruche 2007 (88 points, $15)
Fleshy and ripe, with blackberry and macerated currant fruit giving way to toast, cedar and licorice hints on the finish. Nice acidity keeps this lively. A super value. Drink now. 19,000 cases imported.
- James Molesworth

Jun 23, 2009  BODEGAS FRUTOS VILLAR  Toro Muruve Reserva 2005 (91 points, $20)
This plush red shows sweet raspberry and boysenberry fruit, with vanilla and licorice accents. Ripe, well-integrated tannins keep it focused, and lively acidity keeps it lively. Drink now through 2014. 17,500 cases made.
- Thomas Matthews

Jun 22, 2009  DOMAINE DE MONTVAC  Vacqueyras 2007 (91 points, $21)
Really fresh, with a solidly built core of red cherry, red currant and plum fruit woven with incense, briar and pastis hints. The long, fleshy finish stays racy and focused. Delicious. Drink now through 2012. 5,000 cases made.
- James Molesworth

Jun 20, 2009  SBRAGIA FAMILY  Chardonnay Dry Creek Valley Home Ranch 2007 (92 points, $26)
Sleek, elegant and refined, offering a beam of lemon, citrus, spicy pear, honeysuckle and hazelnut fruit that's focused and pure, with a long, clean finish. Drink now through 2012. 2,657 cases made.
- James Laube

Jun 19, 2009  SUBSTANCE  Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley Cs 2007 (90 points, $18)
Dark, polished and well-focused to show plenty of dark berry, currant, espresso and lightly herbal flavors, lingering against smooth tannins on the long, vivid finish. Drink now through 2016. 1,150 cases made.
- Harvey Steiman

Jun 18, 2009  PENFOLDS  Shiraz Coonawarra Bin 128 2006 (91 points, $26)
Crisp, open-textured and beguiling for its beautifully proportioned blackberry, currant, plum and spice flavors, hinting at black pepper as the finish sails on enticingly. Best from 2011 through 2018. 13,000 cases imported.
- Harvey Steiman

Jun 17, 2009  CHÂTEAU DE MONTFAUCON  Côtes du Rhône Baron Louis 2006 (90 points, $19)
Very solid, with a juicy core of blackberry and plum woven with cocoa and pastis hints. The smoky, spicy finish has nice length. Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, Mourvèdre and Counoise. Drink now through 2010. 4,580 cases made.
- James Molesworth

Jun 16, 2009  CHÂTEAU LA GRAVE  Minervois Tristan & Julien 2007 (89 points, $17)
A finely balanced, fruit-forward red that features loads of raspberry, blackberry and dark chocolate flavors, followed by a rich, spice- and smoke-filled finish. Drink now through 2012. 2,500 cases made.
- Kim Marcus

Jun 15, 2009  DOMAINE JAUME  Vinsobres Réference 2007 (90 points, $22)
Very pure, with a strong, racy graphite spine that supports the blackberry, violet and mineral notes. The finish is long and fresh. Drink now through 2010. 3,330 cases made.
- James Molesworth

Jun 13, 2009  VIÑA HARAS DE PIRQUE  Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère Maipo Valley Character 2006 (90 points, $21)
A nice plush style, with weighty black currant and fig fruit layered over notes of loam, coffee and sage, followed by a long finish that's tinged with cocoa. There's ample grip for the vintage. This also contains Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Drink now through 2011. 3,400 cases imported.
- James Molesworth

Jun 12, 2009  BODEGAS BERCEO  Rioja Crianza 2004 (89 points, $19)
This firm, balanced, medium-bodied red shows plum, cherry, tobacco and light earthy notes. Any rough edges have been polished by time. A fine companion with food. Drink now through 2012. 500,000 cases made.
- Thomas Matthews

Jun 11, 2009  DOMAINE DE NIZAS  Coteaux du Languedoc Rosé 2008 (88 points, $16)
Firm and powerful, with focus and balance to the dried berry, cherry and plum flavors. Offers interesting hints of white chocolate and spice. Drink now. 4,000 cases made.
- Kim Marcus

Jun 10, 2009  LANDMARK  Chardonnay Sonoma-Santa Barbara-Monterey Counties Overlook 2007 (92 points, $29)
Green apple, floral, lime and citrus blossom scents give this full-bodied Chardonnay a distinctive edge. Crisp and flinty, ending with wet stone. Drink now through 2012. 18,000 cases made.
- James Laube

Jun 09, 2009  BODEGAS VALDEMAR  Rioja Inspiración 2006 (90 points, $20)
Black cherry fruit is ripe yet crisp in this focused red, framed by smoky oak and balanced by tobacco and mineral notes. Medium-bodied, with good drive and intensity. Drink now through 2014. 1,000 cases imported.
- Thomas Matthews

Jun 08, 2009  DOMAINE CHANDON  Chardonnay Carneros 2006 (91 points, $26)
Delivers a wonderful mix of rich, vibrant, complex mineral, green apple, fig and honeydew melon that's pure and focused. Drink now through 2012. 4,600 cases made.
- James Laube

Jun 06, 2009  ROESSLER  Pinot Noir Sonoma County Red Label 2007 (92 points, $28)
Rich and layered, with loamy earth, black cherry and wild berry fruit that's supple, full-bodied, creamy and long, with fleshy tannins. Drink now through 2013. 1,075 cases made.
- James Laube