Mac scored this wine: 95/100

My first taste of the new-generation Malbecs coming out of Argentina - My God, I had no idea a Malbec could be this rich, this flavorful, this round! This is a Cabernet in disguise. With all due respect, this is not a food wine -- what goes best with a wine like this is -- another glass of a wine like this. Food would be overwhelmed, and who wants to eat while your wine is dancing on your tongue?

Mac scored this wine: 90/100

It's not easy to find decent Pinot Grigio in the USA--too often they are thin and watery and uninspired. Phil Long's impressive winemaking prowess, however, comes through again with this very pleasant, flavorful PG perfect for the deck on a hot summer afternoon.

Mac scored this wine: 90/100

A delicious, fruity, spicy Grenache Rhone blend from Amador Co., California. Grown by Corinne Moore, winemakers are the talented team of Steve and Marlee Shaffer at their Oakland winery.

Mac scored this wine: 89/100

Vinho Verde comes in reds and roses as well as whites - who knew? Apparently "verde" conveys "young" rather than "green." Anyway, this Portugese charmer, $13 at The Spanish Table in Berkeley, CA, is strawberries in the nose and fun in the glass.

Mac scored this wine: 88/100

Walmart jumps on the super-affordable wine bandwagon, competing with Trader Joe's with this $3 red that, surprisingly, is an entirely drinkable table wine! Not bad for around the house everyday wine.