Sonoma Junction Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Sonoma, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2017.  218867  13.80%  D  750 mL  $16.95. June 22, 2012 Full Review

R Collection By Raymond Field Blend Lot No. 7 2009, California, United States: A terrific wine for the money! Full-bodied, juicy and mouth-watering. Luscious layers of dark fruit and berries that finishes long, smoky and satisfying. Drink: 2012-2015.  265959  13.80%  XD  750 mL  $17.95  Score: 89/100. March 31, 2012 Full Review

Quady Elysium Black Muscat 2010, California, United States: Gorgeous flavours of blackberries and black raspberries. Terrific dessert wine on its own, with fruit or Black Forest Cake. Drink: 2011-2016.  276840  13%  S  375 mL  $14.95  Score: 90/100. March 31, 2012 Best Value Dessert Wine. Full Review

Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2010, California, United States: Classic California with hazelnut and green apple notes. Full-bodied, rich and generous: exactly what you want in a life partner.  369686  13.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95  Score: 90/100. May 12, 2012 Full Review

Liberty School Rosé 2011, California, United States: A pretty rose with aromas of rose petal and field strawberries. Dry and refreshing. This is a blend of 76% syrah, 15% grenache and 10% chardonnay grapes. Only 800 cases were produced of this wine. Drink: 2012-2014.  276667  13.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95  Score: 88/100. May 26, 2012 Best Value Rosé. Full Review

RavensWood Zinfandel 2010, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  359257  14%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. June 22, 2012 Full Review

Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin Zinfandel 2010, Lodi, California, United States: Purple and black plum liqueur richness with smooth, full-bodied layers of pleasure. The ultimate barbecue and hamburger wine. I challenge you to find a better one. Drink: 2012-2016.  678698  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95  Score: 90/100. March 3, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Sterling Chardonnay 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States: Love it! Gorgeous layers of green apple and peach wrapped in just the right amount of toasty oak. Classic Californian chardonnay that bottles west coast sunshine. Drink: 2012-2016.  330233  14.20%  XD  750 mL  $21.95  Score: 91/100. March 3, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Sebastiani Zinfandel 2008, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2014.  672667  14.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. July 7, 2012 Full Review

Rodney Strong Merlot 2008, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2011-2015.  497933  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. February 2, 2013 Full Review