Best Buys

Lindemans Shiraz Bin 50 2006
87 points
$5.99
Supple and generous with its blackberry and cherry flavors, shaded with black olive and pepper as the finish persists.

Columbia Crest Two Vines Vineyard 10 Red Washington
88points
$5.99
Lithe and polished, with juicy raspberry and cherry flavors and a hint of citrus, lingering on the open-textured finish. Syrah, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and others. Drink now through 2010. WS

Yellow Tail Shiraz 2006
87 points
$6.99
Soft, ripe and appealing for its green olive-shaded black fruit flavors, finishing with a thin veil of firm tannins. Less sweet than previous vintages.

Luzon Red 2006
86 points
$6.99
Lively flavors of black cherry, red currant, mineral and coffee mingle in this fresh, firm red. Has very bright acidity, and just enough tannins for grip. Drink now through 2009. 5,000 cases imported.

Columbia Crest Two Vines Riesling 2005
86 points
$6.99
Soft and appealing for its pretty pear and apple flavors, finishing off-dry.

Yellow Tail Merlot 2006
86 points
$6.99
Soft and supple, with sweet cherry and herb flavors prominent, lingering on the generous finish.

Columbia Crest Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon Two Vines 2003
87 points
$6.99
Light in texture, with an open weave to the silky raspberry and coffee flavors, finishing with surprising refinement.

Chateau Ste. Michelle Gewurztraminer 2006
87 points
$7.99
Bright and tangy, this is off-dry but balanced with citrusy acidity, underlining the pineapple and rose petal flavors.

Hogue White Riesling Late Harvest 2006
87 points
$7.99
Sweet and polished, with a bitter almond edge to the pretty apricot and pear flavors, finishing sweet but light.

Rosemount Shiraz Diamond Label 2005
87 points
$7.99
On the lighter side for Shiraz. Open-textured, with pretty plum and currant flavors, lingering softly on the finish.

Yellow Tail Merlot The Reserve 2005
87 points
$8.99
Lithe and refreshing for the fresh red pepper accents to the basic currant fruit, lingering softly.

Yellow Tail Shiraz The Reserve 2006
89 points
$8.99
Ripe and aromatic. A juicy mouthful of plum and blackberry, with a bouquet of sweet spices, lingering effortlessly on the fine-grained finish.

Dom. Ste. Michelle Frizzante NV
87 points
$8.99
Soft and lightly sweet, with beguiling peppery pear and cream flavors, lingering softly.

Dom. Ste. Michelle Blanc de Noirs
87 points
$8.99
Pink, more a rosé than a blanc de noirs, fresh and tart, with fine bubbles and hints of strawberry and raspberry as the finish lingers.

Dom. Ste. Michelle Brut NV
86 points
$8.99
Soft and creamy sparkler, with a delicacy to the fizz that adds class to the pear and toast flavors. Reliable choice with the budget in mind.

Gallo of Sonoma Chardonnay Reserve 2005
86 points
$8.99
Pure, clean, ripe pear, apple and honeysuckle flavors are modestly complex, keeping the focus on the fruit.

Dom. Ste. Michelle Blanc de Blanc
85 points
$8.99
Distinctively spicy, this Washington bubbly is jazzy on on the palate, delivering pear, black pepper and yeast notes that persist on the creamy finish.

Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2006
87 points
$9.49
Nice focus, with chive, straw and grass flavors that run through a crisp finish. Good length.

Da Vinci Chianti D.O.C.G. 2005
86 points
$9.99
A pleasant red, with blackberry and a hint of vanilla. Medium-bodied, with tight, young tannins, lots of fresh fruit and a medium finish. Best after 2006.

Korbel Brut Rose NV
86 points
$10.49
Peppery black cherry and wild berry aromas are lean and firm on the palate, giving it a crisp, refreshing mouthfeel.

Jacob's Creek Shiraz Reserve 2004
90 points
$10.99
Smooth and open-textured, with cherry and savory red pepper flavors that mingle effectively on the mineral-tinged profile, lingering against refined tannins on the long, expressive finish.

* All ratings are from Wine Spectator.