Ulacia, Getariako Txakolina, 2007 (Cosecha, Spain) - This is the 2nd wine I had from this maker and the 3rd basque wine I've tried.  Once again it is tart and fresh with hints of citrus and salt, and it has a light effervescence almost like it could have been a cava.  Really nice fun stuff.  Nancy loved it too.  Also I want to mention that although this is a white wine and is based on Hondarrabi Zuri it also contains some Hondarrabi Beltz which is a red.  Anyway, good stuff.  7 out of 10 for above average.

Tait, The Ball Buster, 2006 (Barossa Valley, Australia) - You've gotta love the name.  Apparently the winery owner named this after his wife (Ha!!).  Although mostly Shiraz it is actually a blend (12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot).  This is a big bold rich wine.  As the glass sat and opened up it blossomed into a heathen's dream of flavor and texture.  And I believe it only cost in the $15 to $20 range which is a real bargain.  I'm giving this 8 out of 10, which is a very good score from me, and I strongly considered a 9.  Pick up some Ball Buster and get the experience.

Domaine Lafage, Cuvee Centenaire, 2005 (Cotes du Roussillon, France) - This wine had a sign on it in the store claiming that this vineyard started as red Grenache and made wines for years and then one year much of the vines mutated and started to grow a white - Grenache Gris - instead of the original red.  Supposedly the white still has taste elements similar to red.  Well, I was intrigued, plus the bottle was a bargain around $15.  Having known the history the first glass I really did think I tasted some red.  I had some on another day and I wasn't so sure, it could be tricks of the mind.  However, I can still say this is richer than most other whites and really a good quality wine.  Even Nancy agreed that this was upper average, so 6 out of 10.