Santa Julia Familia Zuccardi Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Mendoza, Argentina: Vintages Wine Panel: From the always-reliable Familia Zuccardi comes this perennial smart buy. Argentina consistently offers wine lovers incredible value, even beyond its benchmark Malbec wines, and this elegant Cab is a case in point. With its lovely black cherry fruit and notes of spice, mint and smoke, this medium-bodied wine pairs beautifully. My note: A blackberry greeting is followed by lovely aromas of ripe cassis and blackcurrant. Elegant structure and a nice long finish. 93781 14% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. January 9, 2010 Favourite Red Wine. Full Review

Canepa Reserva Privada Carmenère 2008, Rapel Valley, Chile: Vintages Wine Panel: Elegant, restrained with aromas of cassis, tar, dark chocolate and cedar. Sophisticated structure, good concentration of fruit and elegant complexity. DC. My note: A river of generous black cherry flavours and dark spices. Terrific price! 82586 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. December 5, 2009 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Montes Limited Selection Carménere 2009, Apalta Vineyard, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Rich, black cherry liqueur aromas and flavours. Ultra-plush and voluptuous. Smooth and satisfying sensual pleasure. Drink: 2012-2015. 256685 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. February 4, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Burgo Viejo Reserva Tempranillo Graciano Carignan 2001, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Dry, robust and savoury! Lovely aromas of maturity: it’s so nice to taste that when we usually only get the strapping young wines on the shelf. Lovely blackberry but also those more mature notes of leather, spice and cigar. Try it! 168823 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. May 1, 2010 Favourite Red Wine (Tied). Full Review