Last week in this space, I assembled a mixed case of delicious recent B.C. wine releases. This week, in the interest of fairness and diplomacy, here are a dozen international bottles that are worthy of a spot in your cellar, cupboard, or fridge.

Sommariva Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Superiore Brut
(Veneto, Italy; $20.99, B.C. Liquor Stores)
This right here is bottled sunshine. Apricot and floral notes burst out of the glass, leading to golden currants, mango, and nectarine on the quite-dry finish. There’s well-integrated earthiness, which makes for good weight and structure, suitable for cheese, charcuterie, and more.

Olivier Leflaive 2011 Les Deux Rives Chablis
(Burgundy, France; $33 to $37, private liquor stores)
Swirl your glass, close your eyes, and take a good whiff: suddenly, you’re walking along a sunny riverbank, Chardonnay in hand. On the palate, there’s plenty of apples and pears, juicy acidity, and vibrant minerality that finishes off so ripe and peachy, you’re likely to wipe your chin instinctively.

Crios de Susana Balbo 2014 Torrontés
(Mendoza, Argentina; $14.49, B.C. Liquor Stores)
The fruit here is generous and opulent, from the initial elements of litchi and green grape to the lip-smacking lemon curd and pink grapefruit on both the mid-palate and the very long finish. Perfect for guzzling on hot summer days. Did I say guzzling? Sipping. I meant sipping.

Domaine Richeaume 2014 Rosé
(Provence, France; $25 to $30, private liquor stores)
Keep the pink wine flowing with this dry blend of Grenache and Syrah, textured and zippy with grapefruit pith, pink peppercorn, and raspberries. A nicely charred hamburger straight off the grill would do things up proper. Everything Wine (998 Marine Drive, North Vancouver) has a good supply of it.

Mash Record 2013 Tour Red
(Yakima Valley, Washington; $20 to $25, private liquor stores)
Just the typical story in which Squamish locals with backgrounds in the wine, music, and medical industries make harmonious wine from Washington state fruit. Hit up mashrecordwines.com/ for info on their journey. While doing so, enjoy this Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre blend that’s overflowing with violets and purple fruit and finishes off with a good smattering of cocoa and anise. Recently spotted at Legacy Liquor Store (1633 Manitoba Street).

Bodega VistAlba 2014 Corte C
(Mendoza, Argentina; $19.79, B.C. Liquor Stores)
Many years ago, I was a server at CinCin ristorante + bar, and I can distinctly recall the homey alderwood-fired-oven and red-wine aromas that filled up the room. The aromatics of this wine took me right back. Add in a palate full of red fruit and braised meats, and you’ve got a cozy Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Bonarda blend that’s not only a bargain at its current price, it’s even more of one at a buck off right now until August 29.

Lágrimas de Garnacha San Martìn 2013
(Navarra, Spain; $20 to $25, private liquor stores)
Gobs of purple fruit with a spark of fresh-cracked cloves and a dusting of thyme. It’ll stain your teeth in no time, but its deliciousness will have you flashing that purple grin proudly.

Henschke 2013 Henry’s Seven
(Barossa Valley, Australia; $46.99, B.C. Liquor Stores)
From the lauded family-run winery comes this Shiraz, Grenache, and Mataró (or Mourvèdre) blend that provides a stunning example of why these varieties thrive in the region. It has dark, brambly purple and black fruit, toasty gingerbread, anise, dried plum, and a breezy lift of lilac at the end. Not a cheap wine, but totally worth more than they’re asking.

Ruffino 2009 Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico
(Chianti, Italy; $47 to $52, private liquor stores)
Great wines offer a sense of place, and this one is just so darn Italian. Strawberries, fresh-ground pepper, oregano, a strip of leather, and a splash of balsamic vinegar. Pair with pizza or pasta.

Beronia 2010 Reserva
(Rioja, Spain; $21.99, B.C. Liquor Stores)
I jotted down “bacon fat, leather, and dark chocolate”, then decided to put down my pen and just start drinkin’ the stuff. I love this wine. Yes, love.

Avalon 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
(Napa Valley, California; $29.29, B.C. Liquor Stores)
Cedar, cigar box, and maybe a few pencil shavings on the nose, then roasted red bell pepper, currants, strawberries, and dark plums mingling with medium tannins and a wee bit of heat. A fairly textbook Napa Cabernet.

Catena 2012 High Mountain Vines Malbec
(Mendoza, Argentina; $22.79, B.C. Liquor Stores)
Year after year, the pioneering Catena family of Argentina continues to deliver consistency, value, and damn good wine. Enjoy this one, which is akin to taking a walk through the forest picking blackberries and currants while stepping on dried leaves and branches. It’s a dollar off until August 29.