The unoaked 2007 Verdelho is medium straw colored with a pleasing bouquet of citrus, pit fruits, and honeysuckle. Medium-bodied, the wine is fresh and lively with flavors of pear and white peach, good acidity, and a fruit-filled finish. Drink it over the next 12-18 months. Importer: Jane Delaney, The Ravensvale Group, Naples, FL; www.bremerton.com.au

A touch of residual sugar (4.1 g/l) gives this wine a certain roundness on the palate, which offers a pleasant melange of fruit, notably apple, red currant and melon. It’s medium-bodied, with a touch of astringency and a delicate citrus note on the extended finish.——J.C.(9/1/2008)—— 88