Trapiche Fincas Las Palmas Malbec 2007, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Absolutely delicious especially at this price! Luscious layers of fleshy black plums and blackberries. Juicy and full-bodied. This wine cries out to be on your table beside a rare or pepper steak. Let your mouth have some fun tonight! Drink: 2012-2015. 186668 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 27, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe La Crau 2009, A.C., Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône A.C., France: Full-bodied with great depth though over-priced. Savoury dark red and black fruit. Drink: 2012-2016. 951475 14.50% XD 750 mL  $79.95 Score: 90/100. October 27, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Louis Bernard Gigondas 2010, A.C., Rhône, France: Yum! Juicy and loaded with purple and black plums and fleshy blackberries. Yet there's structure, finesse and a long finish. Some kind of wonderful. Drink: 2012-2017. 222596 14% D 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 93/100. October 27, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Hunter's Pinot Noir 2010, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Juicy with fleshy black cherries and a satin smooth texture with a medium body. Drink: 2012-2016. 586115 13.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. October 27, 2012 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

Domaine Eden Mount Eden Vineyards Chardonnay 2009, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, United States: Full-bodied with good acidity and some orchard fruit and lemon. Drink: 2012-2015. 20407 13.80% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 88/100. October 27, 2012 Full Review