Doña Paula Los Cardos Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Full-bodied with big purple and black plums. Fleshy and full-bodied, willing to go where you want to go. Drink: 2012-2014. 11942 13.80% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. September 29, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Zonte's Footstep Lake Doctor Shiraz 2009, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: Black, licorice, black and purple plum. Full-bodied smooth, smoky and fantastic, especially for the price. Drink: 2012-2015. 72975 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. August 18, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Serie Riberas Gran Reserva, Concha Y Toro Carmenère 2009, D.O., Peumo, Ribera Del Cachapoal, Chile: Full-bodied, savoury and smooth with enticing aromas of blackberries, cassis, smoke and mocha. Decant 2 hours. Drink: 2012-2015. 274043 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Salice Salentino Riserva, Cantele 2008, D.O.C., Puglia, Italy: Vibrant, juicy and lip-smacking delicious! Full-bodied, savoury and deep. Dark fruit and smooth. Great price! Drink: 2012-2015. 724328 13% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Renzo Masi Riserva Chianti 2008, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Full-bodied and dry with smoke, earth and dark fruit. Savoury. Drink: 2012-2016. 969469 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. August 18, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Abreu Callado Reserva 2009, Alentejano, Portugal: Juicy and full-bodied with dark red fruit and a savoury note through the core. Great price. Drink: 2012-2015. 280586 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. September 29, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

KWV Triptych Kwv 2008, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: Smooth and delicious with full-bodied layers of fleshy black plums. Smoky and smooth. Amazingly great price. Drink: 2012-2015. 53124 14.40% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. September 29, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Monte Ory Crianza, Luis Gurpegui Muga 2007, D.O., Navarra, Spain: An excellent price for this juicy, full-bodied, savoury red bursting with smoky dark red fruit. Drink: 2012-2015. 292011 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. September 15, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Filón Aviva Vino Garnacha 2010, D.O., Calatayud, Spain: Smoky bacon and savoury. Full-bodied with plush fleshy ripe dark plums and a long smoky finish. Drink: 2012-2015. 280602 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Palacio De Sada Crianza 2006, D.O., Navarra, Spain: Vintages Wine Panel: Lofty aromas of hickory, spice, ripe black fruit and vanilla. The palate is delicious, dry, medium bodied and very well structured with juicy fruit, spicy oak, and appropriate tannins. This is an exceptional value wine, and ideal for big holiday dinners. My note: A simple, rustic, rugged wine with black and red cherries and wild berries. Brambly and straight-up tasty. Full-bodied. Drink: 2011-2013. 246736 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. November 26, 2011 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Escondido Bodega La Milagrosa Tempranillo 2009, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, Spain: Simple, savoury and full-bodied with tasty dark fruit and smoky oak. Drink: 2012-2015. 132597 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. August 4, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review