Catena Chardonnay 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Oh yum! Buttery richness drips around a green apple core of vibrancy. Full-bodied, but not heavy. One of the best chardonnays I have tasted in a while. Drink: 2012-2017. 918805 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. April 14, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Domaine La Bouscade Old Vine Carignan 2007, A.C., Midi, France: Gorgeous and savoury with mouth-watering aromas of blackberry and plums. This wine goes on and on and on. Top me, will you? Drink: 2010-2016. 78758 15% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. November 27, 2010 Full Review

Matua Valley Paretai Marlborough Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Marlborough, New Zealand: Incredible depth and richness that I rarely see in New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, which tends to be zesty. This one is still vibrant and refreshing but it has that extra dimension of complexity infused with glorious citrus fruit: lime and lemon wrapped in lanolin. Long finish. 278556 13%  750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. March 28, 2010 Full Review

Gloria Ferrer Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Sonoma, California, United States: Lovely crisp notes of field strawberries and raspberries on the nose. Frothy, persistent and refreshing. A beautiful jeweled tone of light pink. Drink: 2010-2015. 192898 12.50% D 750 mL  $36.35 Score: 91/100. March 28, 2010 Full Review