Trapiche Fincas Las Palmas Malbec 2007, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Absolutely delicious especially at this price! Luscious layers of fleshy black plums and blackberries. Juicy and full-bodied. This wine cries out to be on your table beside a rare or pepper steak. Let your mouth have some fun tonight! Drink: 2012-2015. 186668 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 27, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Mike Weir Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Grassy fresh, herbal and chives. Medium-bodied, mouth-watering and refreshing. Drink: 2012-2014. 686972 12.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. October 27, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Canepa Finísimo Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Marchigüe, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Rich and savoury with a distinctive coffee-espresso finish. Full-bodied and smooth. Terrific price! Drink: 2012-2016. 211920 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 27, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Minervois 2010, A.C., Midi, France: Black as night and just as mysteriously exciting. Full-bodied with layers of black velvet to caress your senses and imagination. Pair with hearty meat dishes and hearty love affairs. Drink: 2012-2016. 17764 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 27, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Château De Cruzeau Blanc Meritage 2009, A.C., Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France: Toasted almonds and hazelnut with some sun-kissed dry peach notes. Dry, mouth-watering and intriguing. This French white wine is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Pair with halibut in a lemon sauce. Drink: 2012-2015. 966010 13% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 87/100. March 7, 2015 Full Review

Château Sénéjac Meritage 2009, A.C., Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France: Chalky dry with black fruit. Full-bodied and over-priced. Drink: 2012-2016. 193177 13% XD 750 mL  $28.85 Score: 89/100. October 27, 2012 Full Review

Preiss-Zimmer Vieilles Vignes Riesling 2008, A.C., Alsace, France  292193 12.50% D 750 mL  $18.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review

Château Toumilon Blend - Meritage 2009, A.C., Graves, Bordeaux, France  314864 12.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review

Château Lestruelle Cru Bourgeois 2009, A.C., Médoc, Bordeaux, France  295840 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review

Dr. Loosen Red Slate Dry Riesling 2011, Qualitätswein, Mosel, Germany  595545 12.50% D 750 mL  $19.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review

Vinos Sin Ley Graciano 2010, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain  190819 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review

Juslyn Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States  289868 15.20% XD 750 mL  $139.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review