Rocca Ventosa Montepulciano D'abruzzo Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2008, D.O.C., Italy  428532 12%  750 mL  $7.95. July 24, 2008 Full Review

Zenato Superiore Valpolicella 2009, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Mocha-rich nose with dark cherries and fleshy plums. Lovely full-bodied and smooth. Great value! 995704 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. January 21, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Porcupine Ridge Boekenhoutskloof Winery Syrah 2008, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa: Vintages Wine Panel: South Africa is the new hot spot for red Rhône varieties. Reviews of this recently released wine have yet to surface. This full-bodied, spicy and floral Syrah does the Cape proud and gives its French cousins something to think about it. My note: Exceedingly pleasing notes of black cherries, violets and plums. Full-bodied, round and voluptuous. Wonderfully satisfying. 595280 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. June 20, 2009 Full Review