The 2010 Sauvignon Blanc “Liza,” from vines planted in 1986, is a sturdy and solid white, with good acid and rather fine depth for its type. It is not the most invigorating or aromatic Sauvignon Blanc, although it might develop a bit as it settles down, but it does have the necessary acidity and drinks quite nicely. It may hold, but drinking it fresh will serve it and you well. Drink now-2013. Importer: Royal Wine Corp., Bayonne, N.J.; tel. (718) 534-0118

The 2007 SAUVIGNON BLANC LIZA is crisp and a bit smokey, without a lot of Sauvignon Blanc character. It is rather charmless for this grape, but one thing it still has is lots of acidity, which can make it somewhat refreshing, with a sour lemonball note on the finish. Drink now. Alexander is an under-the-radar pick for those looking beyond the most familiar Israeli names. “The Great” series is a premium, late released wine. The latest release of that brand is the 2005 Cabernet; the 2006 will not be released until next year. The Grand Reserve is one step above it—late released and produced only in exceptional years. Although Israeli wines as a group provide relatively few bargains, there are some decent price to quality ratios here for the low and mid-level wines. Many will be about as happy with the regular Reserves as with the upper level wines. More or less unknown in the USA due to its lack of an importer until recently, this winery has some potential. Not all of these may be available quite yet. Prices given are estimates of what they will be in the marketplace—they may yet change.Importer: Bayfield Importing, Long Island City, N.Y.; tel: (718) 482-0200.