Zuccardi Q Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: A fleshy ripe malbec with a touch of dark spice on the finish. Full-bodied and smooth. Great price for such quality. Drink: 2012-2016. 723478 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 27, 2012 Full Review

Terra Noble Gran Reserva Carmenère 2009, Maule Valley, Chile: Gorgeous! Layers with voluptuously fleshy black plums and berries. This wine goes on and on and on. Thank-you. Drink: 2012-2015. 957050 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 29, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. 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

Palacio de Sada Crianza 2008, D.O., Navarra, Spain: Juicy, black-fruited tasty wonder. Great price. Perfumed purple and black plums with an intriguing savoury note on the finish. Drink: 2012-2014. 246736 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.75 Score: 88/100. October 13, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Arrocal Tempranillo 2009, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, Spain: Big black cedar forest and black cherries with a great savoury, meaty note. Full-bodied, juicy and delicious. Drink: 2012-2015. 67868 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. October 13, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review