Gabriel Meffre 14 Vacqueyras Saint Barthelemy 2014, Rhone, France  479691 14.10% D 750 mL  $28.95. January 1, 2016 Full Review

Maison Roche de Bellene Cuvee Reserve Pinot Noir 2014, Burgundy A.C., France: This Nicolas Potel wine is medium-bodied, and smooth: Classic Old World pinot noir that offers aromas and flavours of tart cherries, earth and some herbal notes. Good acidity for food. Awesome price for Burgundy, especially for the quality designation of AC. Finishes with lovely spice and coffee notes. Pair with smoke salmon. There are 4,620 hectares planted for this Pinot Noir and the vines are 35 to 70 years old. They're planted at a density of 10,000 per hectare with a southwest exposure in clay and limestone soils at 234 metres above sea level. The grapes were picked by hand with fermentation via native yeast and 100% malolactic fermentation, no fining. Pair with game dishes. Drink: 2016-2020. 299859 13% D 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 89/100. July 22, 2017 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Tenuta Di Gracciano Della Seta Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Drink: 2017-2019. 487074 XD 750 mL  $29.95. April 25, 2017 Full Review