Wynns Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Coonawarra, South Australia,, Australia: Luscious and rich with cassis, fleshy blackberry and blackcurrant. Absolutely classic with a long finish. Tremendous quality for the price. Drink: 2012-2016. 84996 14% XD 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 94/100. December 8, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Perrin & Fils Vinsobres 'Les Cornuds' Red Blend, Vinsobres, France    $18.99. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Brunello Di Montalcino 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Leather and violets and seduction. Full-bodied but subtle with an endless finish. Juicy and giving and complex. One of the best brunellos I've tasted in a long time. Drink: 2012-2020. 660746 14.50% XD 750 mL  $53.95 Score: 96/100. October 13, 2012 Full Review

Barón de Ley Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2001, Rioja, DOC, Spain: This is a remarkable wine -- please save me some as I intend to get a couple of cases. Matures aromas of leather, cigar box, dried herbs and black plums. It's rare to get a mature wine like this on a release, snap it up but not too much. Drink: 2012-2022. 642496 13% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 94/100. December 3, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review