Roger & Didier Raimbault Sancerre 2010, A.C., Loire, France: Terrific lemongrass vibrancy with great mouth-watering acidity. Bright and happy and very food-friendly. Drink: 2012-2015. 82255 12.50% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 88/100. May 12, 2012 Full Review

Bodega del Abad Dom Bueno Mencía 2008, Bierzo DO, Spain: Savoury, meaty and juicy with gorgeous exotic black fruit aromas and flavours. Get out of your shiraz rut with this wine. Drink: 2017-2018. 291989 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 89/100. April 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Palacios Remondo La Montesa Tempranillo 2009, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: A blend of 65% Garnacha, 30% Tempranillo and 5% Mazuelo grapes. Full-bodied, chalky and smooth. Aromas of dark fruit and smoke. Matured in 20% in new oak barrels. Some anise and black plum on the finish. Drink: 2013-2016. 674572 13% XD 750 mL  $20.75 Score: 88/100. February 16, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Faustino V Tempranillo Rosado 2011, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: A robust and deeply satisfying rose, yet not heavy. Bone-dry and refreshing with gorgeous aromas of dark raspberries. Perfect. Drink: 2012-2014. 700534 13% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 91/100. April 14, 2012 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Full Review