Monmousseau Vouvray 2010, A.C., Loire, France: Pleasant pear and peach aromas with a medium- to almost full-bodied weight. Lovely texture and richness. Drink: 2012-2015.  271940  12%  D  750 mL  $14.95  Score: 87/100. May 12, 2012 Full Review

Wither Hills Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy and herbal with quivering lime vibrancy. Pure, fresh, no oak. Bring me a mega big salad! Drink: 2012-2014.  919514  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95  Score: 90/100. May 12, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Mount Riley Seventeen Valley Pinot Noir 2009, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Tasty and mouth-watering with a mingling of mocha and dark cherry on the nose and palate. Very fruity with ripe and fleshy berry flavours. Drink: 2012-2015.  694703  14%  D  750 mL  $33.95  Score: 90/100. May 12, 2012 Full Review

Juan Gil White Label De Cepas Viejas Monastrell 2010, D.O., Jumilla, Spain: Deal of the Century! Full-bodied, juicy, savoury and delicious. Loaded with dark wild blackberries and forest-deep cherries and cedar. Oh yum. Drink: 2012-2015.  13656  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $12.95  Score: 90/100. May 12, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

RavensWood Old Vine Zinfandel 2009, Sonoma County, California, United States: You can taste the old vine character in the complexity of this wine. Gorgeously complex with layers of dark red fruit and some smoke. Terrific finish. Drink: 2012-2015.  673798  14.50%  D  750 mL  $23.95  Score: 91/100. May 12, 2012 Full Review