2008 Chalone Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Monterey County, CA, 13.5% alcohol, $13.50, tasted 2/18/10. Melon and grapefruit peel on the nose. Very good fruit with some complexity. Pair with seafood, baked chicken, or vegetables. (Distributed by SWS-Bluegrass.) Raymond Rating = 87 points
2008 Napa Ridge Chardonnay, Napa valley, CA, 12.5% alcohol, $12.50, tasted 2/18/10. Perfumed apple pie with honey and a touch of petrol. Off-dry, very good fruit, and a medium-plus finish and length. A very good value. (Distributed by Sonny with Bryant.) Raymond Rating = 88 points
2007 Automoto Riesling, California, 12.5% alcohol, special purchase $8.99, tasted 2/18/10. Melon and grapefruit peel on the nose. Very good fruit with some complexity. Pair with seafood, baked chicken, or vegetables. (Distributed by Telena with Republic-Barkley.) Raymond Rating = 87 points
2006 Bivio Tuscan Red, Indicazione Geografica Tipica, Toscana, Italy, 65% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, (13% alcohol), $12.30, tasted 2/18/10. Earthy berry aromas with tobacco and black pepper. Good fruit with some earth and fruit on the finish. Moderate tannins and some complexity. (Distributed by Republic-Cumberland.) Raymond Rating = 86 Points
2005 Automoto Merlot, California, 13.5% alcohol, special purchase $8.99, tasted 2/18/10. Herbal berries with some vegetal notes on the nose. It smelled like it came from a fairly warm region. Good fruit, soft, easy-drinking, and a medium finish. (Distributed by Telena with Republic-Barkley.) Raymond Rating = 85 points
2005 Automoto Cabernet Cabernet, California, 13.5% alcohol, special purchase $8.99, tasted 2/18/10. Somewhat vegetal nose. It smelled like it came from a fairly warm region. Good fruit, moderate tannins, easy-drinking, and a medium finish. (Distributed by Telena with Republic-Barkley.) Raymond Rating = 86 points