Jennifer scored this wine: 92/100

The 2009 Rivera Il Falcone has an intensely perfumed nose featuring ripe blackberry, grilled bell pepper, old leather, and smokey toasted oak. Full-bodied and extra-dry with refreshing acidity. This savory Southern Italian gem boasts good balance and complexity.

Jennifer scored this wine: 91/100

Rich, ripe and full-bodied balance with smoky, earthy, cedar forest notes and black fruit aromas and flavors. Excellent value.

Jennifer scored this wine: 90/100

This Portuguese red offers amazing quality for a great price. It has intriguing aromas of smoky grilled bell pepper, black fruit, cassis and cured meat. Full-bodied, rich and savory. Good structure and balance and a long smoky finish.

Jennifer scored this wine: 90/100

Beautiful deep magenta colour. Intense aromas of bergamot tea, blueberry, black cherry and violets. Full-bodied and flavourful with a delicious layered finish. A great fire-side winter red.

Jennifer scored this wine: 90/100

Deep garnet hue. Aromas of red fruit, sundried tomato, and earthy, smoky, meaty notes. Full-bodied with good replays on the palate along with some spice and floral notes on the long finish.