Aug 28, 2008  BODEGAS Y VIÑEDOS DEL JALÓN  Grenache Calatayud Viña Alarba Old Vines 2006 (87 points, $10)
Bright and fruity, this quaffable red offers cherry and vanilla flavors that bounce across the palate, with light tannins and lively acidity. Drink now. 7,000 cases imported.
- Thomas Matthews

Aug 28, 2008  TIEFENBRUNNER  Chardonnay Vigneti delle Dolomiti Castel Turmhof 2007 (90 points, $15)
Subtle aromas of apple and cream, with hints of ripe pineapple. Full-bodied, with apple pie and cream flavors, good acidity and a long, flavorful finish. A delicious Chardonnay. Focused and precise. Drink now. 1,700 cases made.
- James Suckling

Aug 28, 2008  MONTEVETRANO  Colli di Salerno 2005 (93 points, $105)
Very ripe and raisiny, with tar and licorice character that turns to volcanic ash and dried flowers. Full and chewy, yet balanced and polished, with a solid core of fruit and a long, subtle, flavored finish. Best after 2009. 1,500 cases made.
- James Suckling