Georges Gardet Brut Cuvée Saint Flavy Champagne, A.C., Champagne, France: Toasty and complex with layers of fresh orchard fruit yet a robust depth as well. Drink: 2012-2017. 924654 12% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 92/100. October 13, 2012 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Full Review

Mazzei Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva 2007, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Juicy and full-bodied with lots of tart black cherry notes. Savoury and meaty with a long finish. Drink: 2012-2016. 288530 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. October 13, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Antinori Tenuto Guada al Tasso "Il Bruciato" 2009, Toscana, Italy    $40.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Poderi Colla Dardi Le Rose Bussia Barolo 2007, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy  596890 14.50% XD 750 mL  $49.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review

Gemma Giblin Riserva Barolo 2005, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Superb! Big tannic grip but gorgeous flavours flow in and around that dry feeling with juicy dried cherries and leather and smoke. Full-bodied with an incredibly long finish. 185025 14% D 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 95/100. June 23, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Canonica A Cerreto Riserva Chianti Classico 2008, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Full-bodied and dry with dark red fruit and a short finish. Great food wine. 283697 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 87/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review

Michele Castellani Cinque Stelle Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2004, D.O.C., Collezione Ca' Del Pipa, Veneto, Italy Drink: 2006-2018. 75127 15.50% D 750 mL  $54.95. October 13, 2011 Full Review

Ravenswood Teldeschi Single Vineyard Zinfandel 2008, Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States  684589 14.50% XD 750 mL  $44.95. October 13, 2011 Full Review

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2010-2024. 708982 14.50% D 750 mL  $51.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review