2009 Firesteed Pinot Gris  Rated 89  “Best Buy” Soft and slightly buttery, this smooth-drinking Pinot Gris deftly mixes spiced pear fruit with a pat of butter and a whiff of resin.  $11.99 each

2010 Cliff Lede Sauvignon Blanc  Rated 89  This aromatic white displays good intensity to its grapefruit, lemon zest and spicy qualities, showing Key Lime and melon flavors and ripe Bartlett pear notes that come together in harmony, with juicy acidity.  Drink now.  6,552 cases made.  $23.99 each

2010 Foxglove Chardonnay  Rated 90  It possesses tons of ripe varietal fruit in a style that is quite rich but not heavy.  Clean citrus and floral notes add freshness on the long finish.  Lees stirring gives the wine much of its richness, while aging in steel helps maintain freshness.  There is a remarkable depth and textural finesse here, never mind a price that is mind-boggling for this level of quality.  Drink now through 2014.  $ 13.99

2009 MacMurray Chardonnay  Rated 90  The idea of blending steel fermented juice with barrel fermented wines seems to have produced a freshness and vibrancy.  Bright with notes of orange blossoms, spring flowers, honeysuckle and white peaches, this floral-styled, medium to full-bodied effort will please those looking for Chardonnays with less than 14% alcohol.  Drink now through 2013.  $ 19.99

2011 Gassier Sables d’Azur Rose  Rated 87  This is very fresh, with light acidity and a touch of caramel.  It’s round character is contrasted with tangerine crispness.  $ 13.99

2010 Tilia Malbec Syrah  Rated 87  Toasty, with ample notes of smoke and spice accenting the dark plum and cherry notes, which hold out through the smoky finish.  Drink now.  16,000 cases imported.  $10.99

2010 Gnarly Head Authentic Red  Rated 86  Young and ready to drink.  Its fruity nose and peppery spice makes it a full-blown crowd pleaser ready for backyard barbeques.  $9.99

2010 Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz  Rated 89  Deep garnet-purple colored, it gives pronounced notes of warm black currant, crushed blueberries and black pepper with hints of tar, mocha and loam.  Medium to full-bodied, it fills the mouth with peppered black berry flavors supported by a medium level of rounded tannins, lively acid and finishing long.  Drinking now, it should remain good to 2015.  $ 17.99

2010 Tait Ballbuster  Rated 90  A blend of 77% Shiraz, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Merlot.  It has a very deep garnet purple color and pronounced notes of spiced blackberries, blueberry pie filling and stewed plums with hints of freshly cracked black pepper and fenugreek.  Very full bodied and richly fruited, it has a good line of crisp acidity lending lift and a medium to firm level of velvety tannins, finishing long and peppery.  Drink now through 2016.  $ 21.99

2007 Maddalena Cabernet Sauvignon  Rated 90  Firmly tannic, crisply acidic and dry, this is easily Maddalena’s best Cab ever.  It has classic flavors of blackberries and black currants, with a nice earthiness and is notable for its elegant structure.  A real achievement and a great value.