2005 Antonopoulos Vineyards Mantinia ($12) A dry, fragrant Greek white with a bright, crisp finish, this wine is made from the pink-skinned Muscat-like Moschofilero (Mos-ko-FEE-le-ro).
2001 Kir-Yianni Ramnista ($20) Produced from the Xinomavro (Ksee-NO-ma-vro) grape, called the Nebbiolo of Greece, this sumptuous, aromatic red from Stellios Boutaris represents the best of old- and new-world winemaking techniques.
2003 Mjzzu Blau & Blau ($37) This soft, drinkable blend of Blaufränkisch and Blauburgunder (Austrian Pinot Noir) is made in Italy by acclaimed winemaker Silvio Jermann.
2005 Torres Viña Esmeralda ($14) Marked by a delightfully floral nose and a clean, bright finish, this blend of Moscatel (85 percent) and Gewürztraminer from Spain's ever-reliable Torres family is a terrific summer wine and an excellent buy.
2003 Vylyan Villány Zweigelt ($16) This pretty, peppery, Zinfandel-like red from Hungary's Vylyan winery is made with an obscure grape variety called Zweigelt (ZVY-gelt)—a cross between Blaufränkisch and St-Laurent grapes that's grown most notably in Austria and Hungary.
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