There is one white wine among the new releases, the 2010 Sauvignon Blanc sourced from the McKinley Springs Vineyard, and fermented and raised in stainless steel. Citrus, melon, and nutmeg aromas inform the nose of a crisp, vibrant, fruit-filled Sauvignon that is nicely balanced and lengthy. This excellent value is meant for drinking over the next 12-18 months. Robert Karl Cellars, owned by the Gunselman family, is located in Spokane but sources all their grapes in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA where they own several parcels.Tel. (509) 363-1353; www.robertkarl.com

Some Red Mountain Semillon fleshes out the Sauv Blanc, with good, tart citrus fruit and graham cracker toastiness on the finish.——P.G.(12/31/2003)—— 86