Château de Beaucastel Vign. Pierre Perrin 2010, A.C., Châteauneuf Du Pape, Rhône, France: Beautifully made with superb craftsmanship! Full-bodied, concentrated and complex with layers of rich black fruit flavour and smoke. Great cellar potential but why wait? Drink: 2012-2020. 711317 14.50% XD 750 mL  $89.95 Score: 95/100. November 24, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Ruhlmann Signature Jean-Charles Brut Crémant D'alsace, A.C., Alsace, France: Toasty and refreshing at an awesome price. Loaded with green apple and fresh baked bread goodness. Great for parties. Drink: 2012-2015. 297853 12% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. December 8, 2012 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review

Balbi Soprani D'acqui Brachetto, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Wonderful red bubbly with some sweetness that's perfect for fruit desserts, especially with berries, or chocolate. Low alcohol. Yum! Drink: 2012-2014. 298570 6.50% MS 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. December 8, 2012 Full Review

Clos Du Val Zinfandel 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States: Juicy with black plums. Love this style as it doesn't feature purple plums and blueberries: it's darker and richer. Perfect for meat lovers' pizza and hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012-2016. 590216 14% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 92/100. December 8, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review