Steininger Grüner Veltliner 2010, Kamptal, Niederosterreich, Austria: Green, crisp and alive with lots of mouth-watering acidity. Lime fresh and great for salads and seafood. Drink: 2012-2014. 280842 12.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. August 4, 2012 Full Review

Dingac Winery Peljesac 2010, Middle & South Dalmatia's Coastal Vineyards, Croatia: Pleasant, full-bodied with dark red fruit. Simple but tasty. 983494 11.90% XD 750 mL  $16.00 Score: 82/100. May 12, 2012 Full Review

Mas des Bressades Cuvée Tradition Cyril Marès, Vign. Rosé 2011, Costières de Nîmes, Rhône A.C., France: Vibrant strawberry and raspberry aromas and flavours. Bone dry and refreshing. Pretty incredible quality and taste for this price. Drink: 2011-2014. 950576 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. May 12, 2012 Best Value Rosé. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Domaine De L'ardennerie Sèvre & Maine Christophe And Cédric Gobin Muscadet 2010, A.C., Sur Lie, Loire, France: Crisp like chblis with mild notes of melon and a big attack of acidity: needs food. Clean and crips for shellfish. Drink: 2012-2014. 279505 12% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 83/100. May 12, 2012 Full Review

Roger & Didier Raimbault Sancerre 2010, A.C., Loire, France: Terrific lemongrass vibrancy with great mouth-watering acidity. Bright and happy and very food-friendly. Drink: 2012-2015. 82255 12.50% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 88/100. May 12, 2012 Full Review

Château Montet Château Haut Guillebot, Prop. Rosé 2011, A.C., Bordeaux, France: Fantastic! Bone-dry with aromas of field raspberries. Ultra-refreshing. Drink: 2012-2014. 276386 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. May 26, 2012 Best Value Rosé. Full Review

Les Hauts De Montfort Les Mégalithes Unfiltered 2009, A.P., Minervois, Midi, France: Terrific for the money! Full-bodied with black cherry liqueur aromas running through its black heart. Smooth and savoury. Great meat wine. Drink: 2012-2015. 279554 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. May 26, 2012 Full Review

Domaine des Malandes Lyne Marchive, Vign. Chablis 2010, A.C., Burgundy, France: Pure freshness: liquid essence of green apple tartness and early summer morning. Lovely, no oak. Drink: 2012-2017. 111658 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.75 Score: 91/100. August 4, 2012 Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Grenache Syrah 2009, A.P., Côteaux Du Languedoc, Montpeyroux, Midi, France: Incredibly juicy with fleshy ripe purple and black plums and the most seductive aromas of wild violets in the middle of a forest. A profusion for the senses. Make yourself happy. Drink: 2012-2016. 147983 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. June 9, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

E. Guigal Gigondas 2009, A.C., Rhône, France: Rich and complex; loaded with flavour yet ultra elegant and refined. Superb craftsmanship. Aromas of black cherry and wild blackberry with just enough smoke on the long finish. Drink: 2012-2020. 331900 14% D 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 94/100. July 7, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Domaine Corne-Loup Jacques Lafond, Prop.-Récolt. Rosé 2011, A.C., Tavel, Rhône, France: Full-bodied with fleshy ripe raspberries. Dry and refreshing. Drink: 2012-2014. 71209 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. August 4, 2012 Top Rated Rosé. Full Review

Le Cirque Maison Johanes Boubee Carignan Mourvèdre Syrah 2010, Vin De Pays Des Côtes Catalanes, Midi, France: Rich, savoury and deep with layers of black raspberry. Smooth and full-bodied. Fabulous price. Drink: 2012-2015. 277079 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. July 21, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Königschaffhausen Königschaffhausener Vulkanfelsen Trocken Pinot Gris 2011, Q.B.A., Baden, Germany: Dry, clean and subtle with white melon. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. Drink: 2012-2014. 450726 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. August 4, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Winzergenossenschaft Königschaffhausen Pinot Noir Rosé 2011, Q.B.A., Königschaffhauser Vulkanfelsen, Baden, Germany: This wins the award for the best wine with the least catchy name. I mean, who's even going to try to pronounce this in the liquor store? That's your secret and advantage! Lovely strawberry and soft cherry notes on this dry, big character rose. 168237 12.50% D 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 88/100. April 28, 2012 Full Review

Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 2009, Pradikätswein, Mosel, Germany: Sublime! Lime vibrancy delivered on a bed of honeysuckle that's not cloyingly sweet. Drink: 2012-2019. 197186 7.50% S 750 mL  $30.95 Score: 94/100. June 9, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Carlevana Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Central Region, Moldova: Full-bodied, smooth and rustic with dark red fruit aromas. 905638 13% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 82/100. May 12, 2012 Full Review

Paul Cluver Chardonnay 2010, W.O., Elgin, South Africa: Drop to your knees gorgeous. Makes me love chardonnay all over again. Buttery, rich, Asian pear and laughter play on the senses. Full-bodied and generous, but not heavy. Ripe green melon notes mid-palate then finishes with a sweep of toast. Are you cooking the roast chicken tonight, or am I? Drink: 2012-2017. 277939 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. June 9, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Tormentoso Old Vine Man Vintners Chenin Blanc 2011, W.O., Paarl, South Africa: Lovely! Exotic and faint floral aromas with white peach and melon. Gorgeous aperitif or seafood companion. Drink: 2012-2015. 278366 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Martín Códax Albariño 2010, D.O., Rías Baixas, Spain: Lovely lemon lift and lime vibrancy. Clean, crisp and refreshing without any heavy oak. Great aperitif or companion to seafood, salads and vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2012-2015. 984906 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. July 21, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Pardevalles Prieto Picudo Rosado 2011, D.O., Tierra De León, Spain: Perfumed rose petals and strawberry jam. Dry, mouth-watering and delicious. Drink: 2012-2014. 274449 13.50% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. August 4, 2012 Best Value Rosé. Full Review