Prager, Weissenkirchen Smaragd, Gruner Veltliner, 2001 (Austria) - A nice high quality white exhibiting white pepper and subtle dry fruit.  And probably the longest finish I've had on a white wine to date.  I know this wasn't a cheap wine and it's certainly a quality product.  We tried it at our wine tasting group at work and all liked it.  I'm giving it a 7 out of 10 for above average.

Remo Farina, Ripasso, Valpolicella Classico Superiore, 2005 (Italy) - A visiting co-worker highly recommended trying Ripasso and suggested a brand but when I found it it was way out of my price range.  However, I found this $15 bottle, plus it turned out I'd had one in the past without realizing it (from Masi).  Anyway I wasn't sure if the cost difference would make a difference.  This sample I found to be bold flavored, rich, quite interesting.  Clearly the ripasso technique of filtering through a concentrated grape pumice really does enhance this wine.  I'm giving this a 7 out of 10 (same as the Masi reviewed earlier).  And I'd suspect in a higher price range this style of wine is a true world classic.

Mastroberardino, Lacryma Christi Del Vesuvio, Coda di Volpe, 2004 - Another tried at work.  Although I'm delighted to try an ancient and historic wine I have to say in general this was just an OK unremarkable white.  Some reviewers we read had even forshadowed that.  Simply a 5 out of 10 for lower average.  But I do note at $15 it's certainly an affordable wine.