2014 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling ($49)
One of Australia’s great collectible wines, it’s powerful and slate-y, with complex lemon and floral nuances, and it ages brilliantly.
2013 St. Aubin La Princée Domaine Hubert Lamy ($50)
Wonderfully balanced, this entry-level white Burgundy from a dynamic domaine in a less-known appellation has a restrained mineral style and punches way above its weight.
Brilliant Reds
From luscious drink-me blends to serious big-deal bottles.
Telmo Rodriguez Gaba do Xil Mencia ($18)
This bright, lively red with floral aromas reminds me of Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley. (All the wines made by this talented Spanish winemaker offer value.)
2013 Ben Haines B Minor Shiraz Marsanne ($22)
Elegant but not serious, this Australian red is sheer deliciousness —juicy and silky.