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May. 18, 2013: PRAGER Riesling Smaragd Trocken Wachau Achleiten 2011 (91 points, $80)

Buoyant, with racy acidity and lively, fresh-cut apple and Meyer lemon flavors that take on a creamy allure. The tarragon notes mesh with effusive minerality and hints of white pepper. Drink now through 2020. 7,500 cases made. —Kim Marcus

May. 17, 2013: SANTA SOFIA Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2007 (92 points, $65)

Elegant and lightly tangy, with flavors of dried black currant, prune, violet, dried thyme, sweetbread and subtle gumdrop. Chewy on the mouthwatering, minerally finish. Drink now through 2023. 12,000 cases made. —Alison Napjus

May. 16, 2013: HAMILTON RUSSELL Chardonnay Hemel-en-Aarde Valley 2011 (93 points, $32)

This white cuts a bold swath, delivering flavors of dried Jonagold apple, fig, creamed pear, hazelnut and persimmon. Creamy and lush, held together by a finely beaded spine of acidity, with strong minerality kicking in on the lengthy finish. Showy and suave, yet balanced. Drink now through 2018. 6,208 cases made. —James Molesworth

May. 15, 2013: QUINTA DO CRASTO Douro Reserva Old Vines 2010 (93 points, $47)

This red is luscious, refined and muscular, showing good cut to the creamy, well-spiced flavors. An intense midpalate of cocoa powder carries through to the finish, which features accents of hoisin sauce and plum pudding. Drink now through 2020. 10,000 cases made. —Kim Marcus

May. 14, 2013: JC CELLARS Zinfandel Sonoma Valley Iron Hill Vineyard 2010 (92 points, $35)

Bold, jammy and a bit exotic, with aromas of black raspberry and smoky brown baking spices. The texture is ripe and fleshy and the flavors are jammed with cherry pie, licorice and pepper. Drink now through 2020. 100 cases made. —Tim Fish

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