Foxglove
San Luis Obispo Chardonnay 2010 . . . . . 11.99
90/100 - Wine Advocate. "I was blown away by the two wines I tasted from Foxglove, Bob and Jim Varner’s negociant label. The Varners clearly have the magic touch. These are among the finest values readers will find anywhere in the world. The 2010 Chardonnay is one of the top values in California wine. It possesses tons of ripe, varietal fruit in a style that is quite rich but not heavy. Clean citrus and floral notes add freshness on the long finish. Lees stirring gives the wine much of its richness, while aging in steel helps maintain freshness. There is remarkable depth and textural finesse here, never mind a price that is mind-boggling for this level of quality. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014." (California)

Maldonado
"Parr Vineyard"
Sonoma County Chardonnay 2009 . . . . . 24.99
90+/100 - Our score.
Wow! This has as much butterscotch and caramel as you will ever find in a Chardonnay! Big and rich with apple, pear, vanilla …and all that butterscotch. One might think that a Chardonnay of this style would be gloppy and clumsy, but thanks to the Maldonado's impressively balanced acidity, that's not the case here. This is a totally enjoyable Chardonnay that will make lovers of hardcore Chardonnay very, very happy. (California)

Casa Silva
"Reserva"
Colchagua Valley Pinot Noir 2011 . . . . . 8.99
88/100 - Our score.
From one of the oldest and most traditional wine producers in the Colchagua Valley, this Pinot Noir was created for immediate gratification! Purple and violet in color with a very impressive nose of tea leaf, cherries and spice. Bright cherry, raspberry and strawberry flavors along with a supple mouth feel engage the palate. This is a thoroughly enjoyable weeknight Pinot Noir if there ever was one! (Chile)

Sequana
"Sundawg Ridge Vineyard"
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2009 . . . . . 42.99
93/100 - Our score.
95/100 - Wine Enthusiast. "($50) Another great release from Sequana of this single-vineyard bottling, which hails from the golden slopes of the cool, southwestern part of the Russian River Valley. It's rich in raspberry, pomegranate and persimmon fruit, elaborated with sweet new French oak, but saved from being merely ripe by a firm minerality and brilliant acidity. Should develop interestingly over the next 10 years." (California)