Doña Paula Estate Malbec 2009, Mendoza, Argentina: Love it! Gorgeously ripe black and purple plums with a lovely twist of dark spices and savoury juiciness. Beautifully structured and satisfying. Perfect for dinner parties and pizza night. Drink: 2011-2014. 394783 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. October 15, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Santa Carolina Barrica Selection Chardonnay 2009, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Vintages Wine Panel: Pale straw-lemon colour with aromas of tropical fruit, ripe apple with cinnamon, buttered toast, guava and a hint of banana. Dry, intensely fruity and toasty, but in good harmony with neither dominating the other. A vibrant acidity provides refreshing crispness. Full bodied with a medium-long finish that is simultaneously elegant and robust. My note: Stunning for this price point! Rich, toasted almonds wrap around a core of green apple vibrancy. Balanced and luscious, with loads of hedonistic happiness. This is an amazing party wine and it also works well for dinner parties. Drink: 2011-2014. 928580 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. October 15, 2011 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Royal Tokaji Blue Label 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszu 2006, Hungary, Hungary: Ranked #28 on the 2010 Wine Spectator Top 100 list. Honeyed greatness with blinding fleshy sweet pure fruit essence. Apricot and peach jam. Drink: 2011-2020. 972836 10% S 250 mL  $19.95 Score: 95/100. October 1, 2011 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Full Review