Jul 19, 2008  BERNARDUS  Chardonnay Monterey County 2006 (90 points, $20)
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. Drink now through 2011. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 21,000 cases made.
- James Laube

Jul 18, 2008  VOSS  Sauvignon Blanc Rutherford 2007 (89 points, $19)
Wonderful pear and peach flavors are ripe and generous, with a tangy acidity and hints of fresh herbs. The focus and intensity persist on the finish. Drink now. 6,426 cases made.
- MaryAnn Worobiec

Jul 17, 2008  LOGAN  Chardonnay Monterey County Sleepy Hollow Vineyard 2006 (90 points, $23)
Rich and creamy, yet elegant and refined, with a core of citrus and honey-scented pear, melon and green fig flavors that fan out and gain length and depth. Drink now. 6,000 cases made.
- James Laube

Jul 16, 2008  GALLO FAMILY VINEYARDS  Chardonnay Sonoma County Sonoma Reserve 2006 (86 points, $15)
Floral citrus and lemon grove scents are sleeker and more refined on the palate, which is appealing for its vibrancy and fresh fruit flavors. Drink now. 35,000 cases made.
- James Laube

Jul 15, 2008  CHÂTEAU MONT-REDON  Côtes du Rhône 2006 (87 points, $18)
Open-knit, with forward, slightly jammy plum and blackberry fruit layered with fruitcake and sweet toast notes that linger on the finish. Drink now. 3,000 cases imported.
- James Molesworth

Jul 14, 2008  SOLOROSA  Rosé Napa Valley 2007 (88 points, $17)
Crisp and vibrant, with a spicy, toasty strawberry aroma and supple cherry and vanilla flavors. Sangiovese and Syrah. Drink now. 1,500 cases made.
- Tim Fish

Jul 12, 2008  APEX  Chardonnay Yakima Valley 2006 (89 points, $17)
Bright and juicy, this one plays its tangerine-accented pear and melon fruit against a gentle whiff of spicy oak, mingling well as the finish lingers. Drink now through 2011. 3,800 cases made.
- Harvey Steiman

Jul 11, 2008  CHÂTEAU D'ANTUGNAC  Limoux Terres Amoureuses 2006 (88 points, $16)
Lush and rich-tasting, with delicious flavors of ripe peach, melon, pineapple and spice. The finish is creamy. Drink now through 2011. 10,000 cases made.
- Kim Marcus

Jul 10, 2008  CHATEAU ST. JEAN  Chardonnay Alexander Valley Belle Terre Vineyard 2006 (89 points, $25)
Fresh, fragrant floral, honeysuckle, fig, tangerine and nectarine flavors are ripe, rich and full-bodied, with both a supple texture and lively acidity that keeps the flavors dancing. Drink now through 2011. 5,342 cases made.
- James Laube

Jul 09, 2008  SAUVIGNON REPUBLIC  Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley 2007 (88 points, $18)
Fragrant guava and lime flavors have a fragrant white pepper edge, with a very refreshing acidity and a crisp, clean finish. Drink now. 5,000 cases made.
- MaryAnn Worobiec

Jul 08, 2008  VALLEY OF THE MOON  Chardonnay Sonoma County 2006 (88 points, $16)
Lively, with fresh, snappy pear, tangerine, honeysuckle and melon flavors that are shaded by light toasty oak. Drink now through 2010. 10,000 cases made.
- James Laube

Jul 07, 2008  CHÂTEAU D'AQUÉRIA  Tavel 2007 (88 points, $19)
Plump, with bold cherry and currant fruit backed by a tobacco note on the mouthfilling finish. Grenache, Clairette, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, and Bourboulenc. Drink now. 4,000 cases imported.
- James Molesworth

Jul 05, 2008  COLUMBIA  Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2006 (86 points, $15)
Fresh and appealing for its pretty currant fruit, balanced against a soft structure and sandy tannins. Drink now. 14,000 cases made.
- Harvey Steiman

Jul 04, 2008  VIÑA GARCÉS SILVA  Sauvignon Blanc Leyda Valley Amayna 2007 (88 points, $21)
The creamy texture lets elegant flavors of honeysuckle, lemon zest and mineral linger through the finish. Deceptively long. Drink now. 4,000 cases made.
- James Molesworth

Jul 03, 2008  CHELSEA GOLDSCHMIDT  Merlot Dry Creek Valley 2006 (87 points, $15)
Offers fresh black raspberry and toasty vanilla aromas, with cherry, anise and spicy cedar flavors that finish with slightly dry tannins. Drink now through 2012. 1,222 cases made.
- Tim Fish

Jul 02, 2008  BODEGAS MUGA  Rioja Reserva 2004 (91 points, $30)
Focused and balanced, this vivacious red delivers black cherry, mineral, mint and citrus peel flavors, with firm but well-integrated tannins and a fresh, floral finish. Drink now through 2012. 4,000 cases imported.
- Thomas Matthews

Jul 01, 2008  FIRRIATO  Nero d'Avola-Syrah Sicilia Santagostino Baglio Soria 2006 (91 points, $28)
Shows focused aromas of boysenberry, blackberry and light vanilla. Full-bodied, with soft, round tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Beautiful and juicy. Drink now. 45,830 cases made.
- James Suckling

Jun 30, 2008  BARNARD GRIFFIN  Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2006 (88 points, $17)
Supple, graceful and generous with its red berry and roasted red pepper flavors, lingering on the polished finish. Drink now through 2014. 7,033 cases made.
- Harvey Steiman

Jun 28, 2008  L'OSTAL CAZES  Minervois Estibals 2005 (88 points, $17)
Concentrated cherry and raspberry flavors, along with lip-smacking spice notes, fill this snappy red. Vanilla and cream flavors linger on the finish. Syrah, Grenache and Carignane. Drink now through 2011. 6,500 cases made.
- Kim Marcus

Jun 27, 2008  CHÂTEAU SANSEY  Graves 2005 (88 points, $15)
Aromas of chocolate, berry and light vanilla follow through to a medium body, with soft tannins and a delicate finish. Best after 2009. 8,330 cases made.
- James Suckling

Jun 26, 2008  CILLAR DE SILOS  Ribera del Duero 2005 (91 points, $30)
Muscular tannins frame plum, blackberry, coffee and mineral flavors in this solid red. It's polished and hard, like a stone, pure and clean. Shy but deep. Best from 2010. 10,000 cases made.
- Thomas Matthews

Jun 25, 2008  WILLIAMS & HUMBERT  Oloroso Jerez Solera Especial 15 Year Old NV (90 points, $25)
A hint of burnt rubber gives way to chocolate, fig and caramel in this sweet Sherry. There's enough complexity for interest, and a powerful, bitter walnut finish. Drink now. 30,000 cases made.
- Bruce Sanderson

Jun 24, 2008  JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE SÉLECTION  St.-Joseph Offerus 2005 (90 points, $29)
Juicy, with lots of briar, black cherry and sweet spice notes backed by solid, medium-weight grip. A snappy red licorice note checks in on the finish. Drink now through 2011. 2,915 cases made.
- James Molesworth

Jun 23, 2008  RICARDO SANTOS  Malbec Mendoza La Madras Vineyard 2006 (88 points, $18)
Rich, with a slightly jammy edge to the lush fig, boysenberry and black currant fruit, which is followed by dark licorice, graphite and linzer torte notes that echo on the finish. Drink now through 2009. 4,000 cases imported.
- James Molesworth

Jun 21, 2008  CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE  Chardonnay Horse Heaven Hills Canoe Ridge Estate 2006 (90 points, $22)
Smooth and vibrant. A juicy mouthful of pineapple, cream and pear flavors that remain pointedly focused as the finish lingers with finesse. Drink now through 2011. 10,000 cases made.
- Harvey Steiman