E. Guigal Gigondas 2009, A.C., Rhône, France: Rich and complex; loaded with flavour yet ultra elegant and refined. Superb craftsmanship. Aromas of black cherry and wild blackberry with just enough smoke on the long finish. Drink: 2012-2020. 331900 14% D 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 94/100. July 7, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

La Domelière Rasteau Cave De Rasteau 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France  222927 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.00. July 7, 2011 Full Review

Poliziano Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Beautifully balanced with lovely liquid depths of black smoky fruit. Juicy and savoury and meaty. Superb. Drink: 2012-2016. 988055 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.25 Score: 91/100. July 7, 2012 Full Review

Argiano Nc Non Confunditur 2009, I.G.T., Rosso Tuscany, Italy: Tannic, towering and black: give this one some serious cellar time. Black fruit, smoke and tar with incredible depth and length. Drink: 2014-2018. 72397 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. July 7, 2012 Full Review

Torres Celeste Crianza 2008, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, Spain: Juicy, dark and delicious! Big black fleshy fruit wrapped in a smoky blanket. Terrific for this price. Drink: 2012-2016. 210872 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 90/100. July 7, 2012 Full Review

Real De Aragon Centenaria Garnacha 2008, D.O., Calatayud, Spain  281113 14% D 750 mL  $14.95. July 7, 2011 Full Review

Marqués de Murrieta Reserva Rioja Finca Ygay 2005, Rioja D.O.C.A, Spain  209148 14% D 750 mL  $24.95. July 7, 2011 Full Review