1999 Melini Chianti Classico La Selvanella Riserva ($24) This traditional Chianti, made from 100 percent Sangiovese, is a single-vineyard wine of terrific intensity.
2003 Standing Stone Riesling Finger Lakes New York ($13) This lively wine, with firm acidity and notes of lime zest, exemplifies how good Finger Lakes Riesling can be.
2002 Yangarra McLaren Vale Old Vine Grenache ($20) Made from 60-year-old Grenache vines, this exuberant Australian offers notes of blackberry and blueberry.
2002 Colin-Deléger Puligny-Montrachet ($50) From the legendary 2002 Burgundy vintage, this is a well-balanced, mineral-rich wine from one of the leading vignerons.
2000 McWilliam's of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon ($25) Even Peter, who dislikes tannic Cabs, loves this smooth, accessible wine from Coonawarra, South Australia.
2000 Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cerequio ($90) Piedmontese winemaker Michele Chiarlo turned out a beautifully balanced wine in the star 2000 vintage.
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