Finca Flichman Gestos Malbec 2009, Mendoza, Argentina: Lovely plummy notes mingle with mocha and blackberries. Deep, rich and supple, this full-bodied red has lots to offer. It was aged for 6 months in American oak (60%) and French oak (40%) and then another 4 months in the bottle. It's ready to drink when you are. This wine will be available in the Vintages September 26 release, but you may find it elsewhere before then. 68999 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. January 7, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Urban Uco Bodegas Y Viñedos O. Fournier Malbec Tempranillo 2010, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Lovely! I like how Tempranillo fleshes out the malbec here. It makes for a lip-smacking delicious combination of dark fleshy fruit. Terrific price. 166397 14% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. January 7, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Jacob's Creek Reserve Shiraz 2008, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Generously full-bodied with deeply dark and delicious black plum aromas. Round and smooth and juicy. Drink: 2008-2012. 665471 14.10% D 750 mL  $17.45 Score: 88/100. January 3, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Emiliana Winemaker's Selection Estate Vineyard Carmenère 2009, Los Robles, Colchagua Valley, Chile: A tasty, well-priced, full-bodied organic red with aromas of dark fruit and vanilla-smoke. 256651 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 21, 2012 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

Caliterra Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Curico Valley, Chile: An exceptional wine for the price: wow!Refreshingly herbal and grassy with some bright lime notes. Terrific aperitif or companion to salad and seafood. Drink: 2011-2012. 275909 13% D 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 87/100. January 3, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Carmen Wines Gran Reserva Carmenère 2009, Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Another remarkable wine from this winery that tastes twice as expensive as it costs. Smooth, full-bodied and well-rounded with generous layers of black plush plum. Drink: 2012-2016. 439166 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 17, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva Carmenere Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Lovely black plums on the rose with a savoury, tart awakening on the palate. Full-bodied and ultra smooth. Slips down slippery fast. Top me up please. Drink: 2013-2016. 434662 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 90/100. February 2, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

E. Guigal Gigondas 2009, A.C., Rhône, France: Rich and complex; loaded with flavour yet ultra elegant and refined. Superb craftsmanship. Aromas of black cherry and wild blackberry with just enough smoke on the long finish. Drink: 2012-2020. 331900 14% D 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 94/100. July 7, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Cave de Rasteau La Domelière Rasteau Syrah Blend 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Savoury meaty notes, ripe black cherry, smoke and happiness on the nose. Full-bodied, plush and smooth in the mouth. Goes on and on with a long finish. Stunning for the price. Drink: 2011-2014. 222927 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.00 Score: 91/100. April 16, 2011 Full Review

I Greppi Greppicante Bolgheri 2009, D.O.C., Tuscany, Italy  170381 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review

José Maria Da Fonseca & Van Zeller Vintage Domingos Soares Franco & Christiano Van Zeller Btld. 2005 Port 2003, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: A rich and layered port with seductive aromas of blackberry liqueur and cassis. This port in the cellar for decades will glory so it's also a great one to lay down for a child or grandchild born in 2003. Drink: 2013-2025. 638924 20% S 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 94/100. January 7, 2012 Best Value Dessert Wine. Full Review

Wolf Trap Syrah Mourvèdre Viognier 2009, Franschhoek, South Africa: Vintages Wine Panel: This Rhône-style blend got our attention. Lovely lifted black fruit aromas layered with notes of peppery spice, tar, leather, red licorice, and woodsmoke. Dry, medium bodied, with supple tannins, bright acidity, and a core of spicy fruit. The perfect match for barbecued fare (bring on the back ribs!), but its refreshing acidity and easy-drinking nature also make it a lovely sipper. My note: Spicy dark plums and berries with terrific extraction of flavour, concentration and depth. A smoky, spicy finish that's deeply satisfying for those who love full-bodied wonders. Drink: 2010-2014. 626333 14.50% XD 750 mL  $14.00 Score: 89/100. July 10, 2010 Full Review

La Vendimia Palacios Remondo Tempranillo 2011, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Hauntingly savoury and delicious. Must be a typo on the price for such quality. Full-bodied and smooth with incredible texture. From the hands of a master. Drink: 2012-2016. 674564 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 27, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Barón de Ley Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2001, Rioja, DOC, Spain: This is a remarkable wine -- please save me some as I intend to get a couple of cases. Matures aromas of leather, cigar box, dried herbs and black plums. It's rare to get a mature wine like this on a release, snap it up but not too much. Drink: 2012-2022. 642496 13% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 94/100. December 3, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

07 Cuatrocientos (Inurrieta) 2007, NAVARRA PROVINCE, SPAIN  246710 14.70% XD 750 mL  $20.45. January 1, 2011 Full Review

Rodney Strong Alexander's Crown Single Vineyard Cabernet 2005, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Winner of a Gold Medal at the 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. This generous wine just keeps giving in flavour, length and mouth-watering goodness. Silky and seductive with fleshy ripe black cherries, rose petals and smoke. Top me up! Drink: 2008-2016. 329961 13.90% D 750 mL  $100.00 Score: 92/100. April 17, 2010 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Chateau Chevalier Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California, United States: Well-crafted and balanced with cassis and blackcurrant. Smoky finish. Drink: 2012-2016. 256776 14.50% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 88/100. February 18, 2012 Full Review