Mostly the range consistes of blanc de blancs from Mesnil, but the rosé has 25% pinot noir from Ambonnay. The Hugues de Coulmet has a creamier quality that is more easy going, while the vintage 2005 has a still-wine character that brings depth. The Crichet Paje on the table from 2002, a poor vintage but a great wine. Quite fun.

Zidarich 2005 Vitovska. Zidarich 2005 Malvasia. Clai Bijele Zemlje Malvasia 2007 “Sveti Jakov” Movia 2007 “Lunar” Vinoterro 2006 “Kisi” Wind Gap 2007 Pinot Gris. For example, you can still find Gravner 2001 and 2002 bottlings around without much trouble in NYC market. Try it out!

2002 Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling, Eden Valley. 2005 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay, Margaret River. 2006 By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir, Geelong. NV Pirie Sparkling Chardonnay/Pinot Noir, Tasmania. 2005 Jacob’s Creek Steingarten Riesling, Barossa. 2005 Mount Horrocks Riesling, Clare Valley.

The Puzelats grow Pinot Noir, Gamay, Côt (called Malbec in Argentina), Bréton (called Cabernet Franc in the film Sideways ), Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris (called Pinot Grigio in Italy), and the rarely seen Pineau D'Aunis and Menu Pineau (called Arbois in the Jura). 2005 Puzelat Touraine La Tesni è res , $19.

Binner - I liked everything I tasted - pinot gris, riesling, gewurtztraminer, even the pinot noir. 2002 Mazel Cuv é e Planet VdP de L'Ardeche (Rhône) - light, floral, perfume in the mouth, well balanced and absolutely delicious. 2005 Clos Siguier Cahors - I never would have guessed. Maybe a bit of both.

My "4"s: 2005 Lieb Pinot Blanc , $19. 2005 Waters Crest Private Reserve Chardonnay , $25. 2002 Scarola Merlot , $?? 2005 Channing Daughters Enfant Sauvage Chardonnay , $35. 2006 Channing Daughters Pinot Grigio , $18. Pinot Grigio from Long Island.who knew? 2005 Waters Crest Nightwatch , $45 (375ml).

2002 Sylvan Cathiard Vosne Romanee , $25 (secondary market). Oregon 2003 Sineann Pinot Noir Phelps Creek , $40. An Oregon Pinot from cult producer Peter Rosback, but not from the Willamette Valley. 2004 Adelsheim Pinot Noir Bryan Creek Vineyard , $48. 2005 Belle Pente Willamette Valley Pinot Gris , $17.