2005 Joseph Phelps Insignia, California. With Robert Parker and Wine Spectator ratings of 93- 96 pts. and 92 pts. respectively, this is a must have for any serious collector. This proprietary blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Petit Verdot and Malbec, is elegant and restrained, yet rich, dense and pure, with chocolate cassis notes intermixed with hints of subtle wood, roasted herbs, and spice. Aging potential is up to 30 years. ($195.99)

1998 Gianni Voerzio "la Serra" Barolo, Italy. From the La Serra vineyard, this Barolo has received 90 points by Wine Spectator. It has a lovely perfume of roses, blackberries & raspberries. It's full-bodied with ripe & satisfying fruit & a long, succulent finish. ($91.99)

2007 Kistler Les Noisetieres Chardonnay, California. Kistler Chardonnay is made using traditional French techniques. It is entirely barrel fermented, aged in 50% new French oak, has received minimal handling & is unfiltered/unfined. Elegant and rich, it is truly divine. ($69.99)

2007 Cono Sur Cabernet/Carmenere, Chile. This organic red blend offers a robust & expressive nose of strawberries & plums. In the mouth, this Cabernet/Carmenere blend is concentrated with black & red fruits in harmony with soft tannins. ($12.99)

2007 diLenardo Toh, Italy. Made from 100% Tocai this Italian white is delicate and refined, with citrus and green apple fruits intertwined. Soft and round with slightly lower acidity than the other whites in this range, it's great with cream- based soups, pasta, fish and especially shellfish. ($12.49)

2007 Marcato La Barche Soave, Italy. This single vineyard Soave has a great bouquet of flowers & white fruits. Delicate on the palate with orange, apricot & lemon fruit flavors, a fresh acidity & soft mineral notes, the mouth is round to make the finish ever so nice. ($16.49)

2004 Havens Merlot, California. Anything Havens is a great find! This Merlot has a fine balance of oak & dark cherry & blackberry flavors with some integrated vanilla from oak aging. This wine is a necessity at dinners! ($26.99)

2007 Cerejeiras White, Portugal. Portugal has some surprisingly good wines that are very, very inexpensive. With wonderful fruit & mineral notes on the nose, the wine is fresh & vibrant with well balanced acidity and a long finish. One of our new favorites. ($8.49)