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May. 14, 2013: STONELEIGH Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2012 (85 points, $14)

A whiff of fresh herb notes gives way to juicy lemon, lime and orange zest flavors, with a refreshing, racy acidity. Drink now. 10,000 cases imported. —MaryAnn Worobiec

May. 13, 2013: AMPELIDAE Sauvignon Val de Loire Marigny-Neuf 2011 (86 points, $14)

A pungent style, delivering thyme, chive and asparagus notes, with a tangy, citrus-edged finish. Drink now. 20,000 cases made. —James Molesworth

May. 10, 2013: PFAFFL Zweigelt Qualitätswein Trocken Niederösterreich Austrian Cherry 2011 (86 points, $14)

This crisp, firm red shows a gunflint note to its plum and dried berry flavors, revealing a tannic bite. The fresh, focused finish shows a minerally allure. Drink now through 2014. 17,000 cases made. —Kim Marcus

May. 09, 2013: ROBERTSON WINERY Sauvignon Blanc Robertson 2012 (85 points, $10)

Friendly and forward, with grapefruit and kiwifruit notes mixing with a flash of straw on the open-knit finish. Drink now. 60,000 cases made. —James Molesworth

May. 08, 2013: THE NED Pinot Gris Marlborough 2012 (86 points, $13)

The apple blossom, spice and crisp citrus notes are balanced, softly juicy and harmonious on the long finish. Drink now. 60,000 cases made. —MaryAnn Worobiec