The 2016 Costieres de Nimes Blanc is a clean, slightly confected white with notes of melon, baking spices and white gumdrops. Drink this light to medium-bodied wine over the next 6 months or so.

Importer Bobby Kacher has a seemingly limitless portfolio of bargains from the south of France, and this one boasts an intriguing nose of pear, honey and star anise. It's more focused and crisp than many wines from this region, turning citrusy on the finish. Drink now-2012.——J.C.(4/1/2010)—— 88