1 | Wine | New Arrivals, White, 86 or higher

"Pale straw-yellow. Grapefruit, melon, lemon and papaya aromas lifted by a minty nuance. Bright, savory and laid-back, with racy acidity giving excellent cut to the fruit, honeysuckle and subtle mineral flavors. A lovely hint of semillon richness blends nicely with the vibrant sauvignon. This could use a year of patience. Incidentally, this winery is called Shannon Vineyards in South Africa."

"Light gold. Musky aromas of orchard and pit fruits, toasty lees and butter. Sweet and full but vibrant too, with suavely integrated acidity leavening the ripe pear and nectarine flavors. Spreads out on the back end without any loss of vivacity. Finishes ripe and smooth, with lingering smokiness and excellent persistence."

"Ripe but well-focused, with straw, white peach, kiwifruit pulp and pink grapefruit notes all wound together and extending through the well-defined finish. Very solid, this should mellow with modest cellaring."

"Soft and pillowy, with ripe peach, apricot and Fuji apple flavors that are broad and well-spiced. Minerally notes linger on the finish."

"Displays a firm, rich core of white peach, white flowers and citrus, with a touch of pithy lemon peel. Maintains a tight focus and purity of flavor."

"This wine has depth and cut, with a salted butter edge giving a mouthwatering feel while pear eau-de-vie, green plum and quince flavors hang in reserve. A lovely salty minerality is embedded in the long finish, which is dry and nervy, but also stylish. Should age gracefully."

"Another killer bargain is the 2011 Macon Les Morizottes. It reveals notes of wheat thins, brioche, caramelized citrus and buttery white peaches in a fresh, medium-bodied, fruity, dry, unoaked style."

"Lightly smoky, with a waxy edge to the crisp and clean-cut flavors of dried apricot, bergamot and chamomile. A hint of almond shows on the finish."

"Vividly juicy, with a core of grapefruit and green papaya, revealing nuances of peach, lime and herb. Aromatic and juicy on the finish."