Fresh and juicy, this deftly balanced red delivers rose petal–accented raspberry and mulberry flavors, finishing with an open texture and medium weight. Drink now through 2014. 800 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2009 Sangiovese has aromas of raspberry preserves, kirsch, tea and potpourri. Medium to full bodied with a good amount of expressive fruit on the palate, it has a medium level of chewy tannins, crisp acidity and a long finish. Drink it now to 2016+. Importer: Winebow; www.winebow.com

Vibrant and light on its feet, this is juicy and distinctive for its plum and pomegranate fruit and floral white pepper overtones, lingering on the open-textured finish against refined tannins. Drink now through 2013. 1,000 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add