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

Sur de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2007, Mendoza, Argentina: Rich and full-bodied with an incredible price point. Layers of fleshy dark fruit cry out for a meaty dish companion. 208322 14.40% XD 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 90/100. January 7, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Small Gully The Formula Robert's Shiraz 2006, South Australia, Australia: Lovely the juiciness that doesn’t stop giving. Fleshy fruit roll across your mouth and there’s a gorgeous liveliness to the black berries and plums. Long finish. Superb, especially at this price. 142935 15.90% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 7, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Montes Limited Selection Pinot Noir 2009, D.O., Casablanca Valley, Chile: A terrific pinot noir, especially at this price point. Vibrant notes of fleshy ripe cherries and raspberries. Smooth and medium- to full-bodied. Delicious! Perfect for movie night and casual get-togethers. Drink: 2011-2014. 37937 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. January 7, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Perrin & Fils Peyre Blanche Cairanne 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Spectacularly dense and flavourful without being heavy. Lovely balance in this full-bodied, juicy wonder. Packed with aromas black plums, berries and black cherry liqueur. Fantastic price! 650960 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. January 7, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 2009, Pradikätswein, Mosel, Germany: Sublime! Lime vibrancy delivered on a bed of honeysuckle that's not cloyingly sweet. Drink: 2012-2019. 197186 7.50% S 750 mL  $30.95 Score: 94/100. June 9, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

La Pieve Barolo Nebbiolo (Barolo, Barbaresio) 2007, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Nebbiolo-based wines of Barolo rarely come at this price, so now is the time to sample this Piedmontese classic. This vintage also offers an opportune sneak-peek at the character of this wine. Aromas of plum, truffles, raspberry and cedar. The tannins are firm and there will be plenty of fruit here to bring balance. A real gripper but I like it! Big, black with a tarry streaking through the middle. Black cherry resistance and some dark spices. Perfect for black magic nights. 213132 15% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 92/100. January 7, 2012 Full Review

Rivera Cappellaccio Riserva Aglianico 2005, D.O.C., Castel Del Monte, Puglia, Italy: Mocha-espresso nose with fleshy blackberries and black plums. Full-bodied and ultra-juicy with big mouth-watering acidity. Perfect with food. 984120 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. January 7, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Ghost Pines Winemaker's Blend Louis M. Martini Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa County,Sonoma County, California, United States: Ghost Pines have taken great advantage of the practice of “multi-AVA” labelling. Their blending of the best grapes from select Sonoma and Napa sites, has resulted in simply delicious wines, delivering exceptional value. They offer you, all wrapped up in the one package, the enchanting character of Sonoma as well as the power and precision of Napa. This spirited Cabernet is sure to elicit delighted reactions from your guests. Chocolatey with dark fruit. Full-bodied and smooth. 135376 13.90% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. January 7, 2012 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review