Manos Negras Pinot Noir 2009, Patagonia, Argentina: Juicy and delicious: fantastic price! Vibrant juicy cherry aromas and flavours. Beautifully medium-bodied and satin smooth. Bring it on! Drink: 2012-2016. 275156 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. August 18, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Mayu Gran Reserva Carmenère 2009, Elqui Valley, Coquimbo, Chile: Love it! Big smoky. Mocha black fruit with generous layers of luscious dark flavours on the palate. Terrific price for such quality. Drink: 2012-2015. 90035 15% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. June 9, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Grenache Syrah 2009, A.P., Côteaux Du Languedoc, Montpeyroux, Midi, France: Incredibly juicy with fleshy ripe purple and black plums and the most seductive aromas of wild violets in the middle of a forest. A profusion for the senses. Make yourself happy. Drink: 2012-2016. 147983 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. June 9, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Terres De Saint-Louis Rosé 2011, Provence, France: Pretty and light with enticing notes of field strawberries. Good mouth-watering acidity for food. Drink: 2011-2013. 234575 13% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. June 22, 2012 Best Value Rosé Wine. Full Review

La Cadierenne Bandol Cuvée Grande Tradition Rosé 2011, A.C., Provence, France: Delicious with robust aromas and flavours of strawberries and raspberries. This is high alcohol for a rose, but it's balanced. Drink: 2012-2014. 119453 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. June 9, 2012 Full Review

Geil Bechtheimer Rosengarten Riesling Kabinett 2011, Prädikatswein, Rheinhessen, Germany: Lovely! Lime blossom and honeysuckle... So pretty. Medium-bodied with terrific acidity for food. Drink: 2012-2015. 994764 9.50% MD 750 mL  $15.75 Score: 88/100. May 12, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Cloudline Pinot Gris 2009, Oregon, United States: White peach and Asian pear with a lovely soft body. Great aperitif and food companion. Drink: 2012-2015. 159988 13.30% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 88/100. March 3, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Macrostie Pinot Noir 2007, Carneros, California, United States: Lovely with bright cherry aromas on the nose, then a sunshine-filled palate of fresh field berries and mouth-watering juiciness. Silky with a medium- to full-bodied weight. Drink: 2012-2016. 271460 14.20% D 375 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. June 9, 2012 Full Review