2006 Rigatoni Red 88 points

Rigatoni 2006 Red (Puglia), $11




It's the perfect pizza, pasta red wine; With a pretty palate of black cherry, blackberry, allspice and sun dried tomato's. Well balanced and very dry on the finish and for 11 bucks this can't be beat. Buy this one by the case, but drink up within the year.

2006 Colomé Estate Malbec 91 points

Malbec, Calchaqui Valley, $25



Intense, bold with big ripe dark fruit; With a velvety palate of Blueberry liqueur, cassis, cinnamon and french oak. With 14.9% alcohol it's warm but balanced, the earth and ground coffee flavors coming out on a long, warm finish, drink now thru 2014.

2007 Grove Mill 91 points

Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, $17




Big tropical fruit and stone flavors dominate this Sauv Blanc; Pink grapefruit, lime, pineapple and fresh cut grass dance on the palate with ease. Clean, crisp and dry with stone and mineral flavors coming out on a long, refreshing finish.

2006 Amavi Cellars Syrah 92 points

Syrah, Walla Walla (WA), $25



Beautiful inky purple color that's lush and meaty; After it opens up the palate is full of raspberry, black cherry, currant and spice. With a lush mouth-feel and a hint of tartness the smokey and cedar flavors comes out on a long, smooth finish, drink now thru 2012.

2007 Bodegas Faustino Faustino V Rosado 89 points

Rosé Blend, Rioja, $13



This not your typical cherry/strawberry flavored rosé; Big citrus notes on the palate of mandarin orange, pink grapefruit, tangerine and spice meld well together. This rose has balanced acidity and is bone dry with a zip of fresh fruit on the finish.

2005 The Yellow Cellar Cape Red 86 points

Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz, Coastal Region, $10



Big red blend with lot's of ripe fruit; Cassis, blackberry, leather and oak are lush on this broad palate. This uncomplicated red is very tasty for the price. With restrained tannins and a good balance of fruit with a oakey and spicy finish.

2006 Las Colinas Del Ebro Syrah-Garnacha 90 points

Red Blend, Terra Alta, $14



This blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Garnacha is spicy, earthy and full of ripe red fruit; Black plum, currant, blackberry and spice dominate the palate with intensity. While the spicy oak and earth come out on a long smooth finish, drink now thru 2012.

2007 Chasing Venus 89 points

Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, $16



This new world Sauv Blanc is all fruit and acidity; Zesty lime, pink grapefruit, gooseberry and stone fill the palate with flavor. Bone dry with zippy acids round out this nice white wine, drink now.

2007 Ca' del Solo Vineyard Muscat 90 points

Muscat, Monterey County, $17



Wow, what a refreshing, crisp and flavorful white wine; Melon, nectarine, tangerine and spice are layered on a beautiful palate. This is slightly sweet and a perfect food parring wine. Bracing acidity and a hint of sweetness on a long smooth finish.

2007 Wildhurst Reserve 89 points

Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, $12



Refreshing, crisp with big citrus fruit upfront; Lovely grapefruit, lime, passion fruit and white pepper fill the palate. With bright acids and a clean lip-smacking finish for a great price this Sauv Blanc can't be beat.

2006 Foppiano Estate 91 points

Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, $22



A good Pinot is hard to find, and I've find one; Elegant, with a soft palate of black plum, cherry, cola and rhubarb pie. This bone dry red has rich tannins and crisp acids with notes of pepper and nutmeg on a long, balanced finish.

2006 Chapel Hill 91 points

Shiraz-Grenache, McLaren Vale, $18



This blend of 10% Grenache and 90% Shiraz is beautiful; With a lush palate of blueberry jam, black cherry, spice and oak. Complex and easy to drink this red will get better over the next few years. The earth and spice really come out on a long finish.

2007 Vergelegen Sauvignon Blanc 89 points

Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape, $22



This wine is a nice balance of fruit and spice; Pink grapefruit, mango, lime and grass on the palate. Snappy acids fill out this full bodied white, drink now.

2004 Maddalena Merlot 87 points

Merlot, Paso Robles, $15



With a profile that's soft and full of ripe dark fruit; Black cherry, black raspberry, oak and pepper are lush on the palate. Soft tannins and a balanced finish with notes of leather and cedar, drink now.

2007 La Vieille Ferme Rosé 88 points

Rosé Blend, Côtes-du-Ventoux, $9


Dry, crisp and clean that fill the mouth with flavor; Strawberry, cherry and a unusual undertone of mocha fill the palate with flavor. With a great price this rose can't be beat. The finish is full of citrus that carries the flavor a long way.