Nov 21, 2008  GREG NORMAN ESTATES  Chardonnay Eden Valley 2007 (88 points, $13)
Polished, with a spicy edge to the pear and grapefruit flavors, lingering softly. Drink now through 2011. 21,000 cases imported.
- Harvey Steiman

Nov 21, 2008  BODEGA MENDEL  Malbec Mendoza 2006 (91 points, $27)
Nicely layered with warm fig sauce, mocha, crushed raspberry and boysenberry fruit and a long, dark, spice- and espresso-tinged finish. Powerful but balanced. Should age nicely. Best from 2009 through 2012. 3,500 cases made.
- James Molesworth

Nov 21, 2008  ZIND-HUMBRECHT  Gewürztraminer Alsace Turckheim 2006 (92 points, $47)
Enjoy the subtle juiciness of this dry version, with flavors of orange marmalade, chamomile, honey and sea salt. This has good intensity and focus, but also the overall elegance of a well put together wine. Smoky finish. Drink now through 2023. 1,000 cases made.
- Alison Napjus