May 14, 2008  ARGIOLAS  Vermentino di Sardegna Costamolino 2006 (86 points, $14)
Light gold in color, with chamomile and lemon character on the nose. Full-bodied, with medium acidity and flavors of dried apple and pear. Drink now. 50,000 cases made.
- James Suckling

May 14, 2008  DESCENDIENTES DE J. PALACIOS  Bierzo Pétalos 2006 (88 points, $22)
This balanced red offers bright cherry and cranberry fruit, with licorice and mineral accents. Not a big wine, but nervy and intense. Drink now through 2010. 3,500 cases imported.
- Thomas Matthews

May 14, 2008  CHÂTEAU LA LOUVIÈRE  Pessac-Léognan White 2004 (90 points, $37)
Beautiful aromas of green apple, fennel and mineral follow through to a full body, with bright acidity and a clean, lively and refreshing finish. Drink now. 4,165 cases made.
- James Suckling