Pasqua Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore Classico 2008, Veneto, Italy Drink: 2010-2017. 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.55. August 4, 2016 Full Review

Ripassa Zenato Valpolicella Superiore 2012, Vénétie, Italy   750 mL  $24.30. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Hacienda López de Haro Crianza 2009, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A smoky, full-bodied Spanish red wine with dried herbs, dust and earth. Not fruity. Smooth and offering a long finish. Classic. Leather aromas, love it. Drink: 2014-2019. 377481 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Marqués de Cáceres Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2008, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Traditional, classic and savoury Spanish red wine, with aromas of leather, dried herbs and red earth dust. Smoky and earthy, not fruit-forward. Full-bodied, smooth and mouth-watering. Great food wine. Decant for 1 hour. This robust Spanish red wine finishes with clove, dark spice and vanilla smoke. Pair with rack of lamb. Drink: 2015-2019. 976670 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 89/100. November 14, 2015 Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel 2005, Lodi, United States: Vintages Wine Panel: Proprietors Steve and Lori Felton’s vine-growing roots run deep, going back five generations in Lodi. This rich and ultra-ripe Zinfandel is full-bodied with intense cherry, raspberry and dried-fruit flavours. Soft and easy-drinking. My note: A generous, full-bodied zinfandel with ripe berry notes. 336064 15% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. May 24, 2008 Full Review