2012 Nicolas Potel Macon-Villages Blanc (Burgundy): Honeysuckle, white flowers, honey and very subtle citrus notes on the nose, fresh and clean on the palate with flavors of pear, lychee, and minerality with good (but not harsh) acidity. I’m going back for more! Great value. $13 A-

2010 Castello di Poppiano “Camposegreto” Viognier (Tuscany): Mostly floral on the nose, followed by passion fruit and melon on the palate. A little on the lean side. $15 B

2012 Apaltagua Reserva Unoaked Chardonnay (Chile): Steely and acidic for a Chardonnay, with a heavy dose of lemon-lime. Inexpensive, but a bit one dimensional. $10 B-

2009 Gordon Estate Syrah (Columbia Valley): A cooler climate syrah with a good dark fruit backbone, but the intriguing savory flavors of tea, herbs, and leather put this one over the top. Great value. $13 A-

2011 Domaine Durand Cornas Premices (Northern Rhône): Earthy and a bit floral on the nose, with plum, dark berries, and herbal notes on the palate. Nice layers of flavor. $24 A-

Shaw Vineyard Rose (Finger Lakes)- Fresh strawberries and cranberries on the nose with some interesting mushroom and earthy funk, bright lively acidity and crisp red fruit on the palate. $12 A-

2009 Bodegas Tridente Tempranillo (Castille and Leon): On the nose you’ll find black cherries, dark berries, vanilla, savory charcoal and hints of balsamic vinegar. The palate is lush, velvety, with a delicious mix of dark fruits, long finish. $12 A-