Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan De Dieu Aubert Frères, Prop.-Récolt. 2011, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Tasty, full-bodied and delicious! Superb value: staggeringly great for the price. Aromas of cedar, black fruit, smoke and juicy black cherry. This, my friends, is your party wine. It's dance with anything on the grill. Drink: 2013-2017. 224592 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. August 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Rodney Strong Estate Pinot Noir 2012, Russian River Valley, California, United States: Lots of mocha and dark chocolate on the nose and palate from generous oak aging. Silky smooth and medium-bodied with fleshy black plums. Pair with grilled pork. Drink: 2014-2018. 954834 13.90% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. August 3, 2014 Full Review

689 Cellars Six Eight Nine Red 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States  383976 14.50% D 750 mL  $32.95. July 16, 2014 Delightful Duck Wine Full Review