Elegante Pedro Ximenez Sherry (Gonzales Byass)  196824  750 mL. January 1, 2011 Full Review

Luigi Bosca Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Maipü, Mendoza, Argentina: Vintages Wine Panel: Fine, balanced Cabernet that ably proves Argentina can do much more than just Malbec. Look for aromas of cassis, mocha, vanilla, blacberry and woodsmoke. A ripe wine with an intriguing rustic tone. Serve it with hearty autumnal stews. You could also cellar it for 3+ years. My note: Juicy, rich and pleasant with a good full-bodied grip. Blackberry and cassis, fleshy ripe and delicious. Decant 2 hours. Drink: 2011-2014. 128629 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. October 15, 2011 Full Review

The Watcher Fetish Wines Shiraz 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia  219196 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95. March 3, 2011 Full Review

Two Hands Wines Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Superb craftsmanship that weaves together seductive black fruit, smoke and dark spices. Love the incredible depth and concentration of flavour. Celebrate cashing out your Google stock, then buy some in Facebook when you can. Drink: 2011-2015. 660043 14.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 93/100. May 14, 2011 Favourite Red Wine. Full Review

[yellow tail] Yellow Tail Bubbles, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA  229039 11.50%  750 mL  $13.95. January 1, 2011 Full Review

Tait Wines 07 Shiraz 'The Wild Ride' Barossa Vly (Tait Wines) 2007, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA  243584 15.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95. January 1, 2011 Full Review

Inniskillin Niagara Estate Winemaker's Series Three Vineyards Pinot Noir 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Vintages Wine Panel: The titular "three vineyards" where fruit for this wine was grown are Braeburn Estate Vineyard (Niagara River), Heron Pond Vineyard (Beamsville Bench), and Montague Vineyard (Four Mile Creek). Ruby-coloured in the glass with classic Pinot aromas of earth, dark cherry, redcurrant and plum, along with accents of smoke, vanilla bean and new leather. Elegant and superbly balanced, with a medium body and fine, developing tannins. Cellar this pretty wine for up to 3 years, or enjoy it tonight. My note: Lush and delicious: just what pinot should be! Jubilant cherries dance across your mouth caressed with a satin texture and layers of pleasure. Perfectly medium-bodied. Drink: 2011-2015. 175174 12.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. October 15, 2011 Full Review

Domaine Grand Veneur Les Champauvins Alain Jaume & Fils 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhône, France: Black cherry liqueur runs through the heart of this gorgeous, full-bodied red. Smooth as velvet and as seductive as satin sheets. Bring it on! Drink: 2011-2020. 76331 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. October 15, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Turckheim Hengst Grand Cru Gewurztraminer 2007, A.C., Alsace, France: Spectacular! Classic Gewürz: rose petal, lychee and spices with a profusion of white flowers on the finish. Great acidity Drink: 2012-2019. 259705 13.50% M 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 95/100. March 3, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Bouchard Aine & Fils Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2008, Burgundy, France  665406 12.20%  750 mL  $16.95. July 23, 2008 Full Review

Maison Louis Jadot Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages Combe Aux Jacques 2008, Beaujolais, France  365924 12.50%  750 mL  $16.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Castelgiocondo Marchesi De' Frescobaldi Brunello Di Montalcino 2005, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Big, black and brooding and in serious need of cellar time. Don’t open it now. Blackberry, black plums, smoky oak. Full-bodied and fairly smooth, though this will improve with aging. Drink: 2012-2021. 650432 13% XD 750 mL  $55.95 Score: 91/100. November 13, 2010 Full Review

Monte Antico Sangiovese Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy: Vintages Wine Panel: The 2006 vintage of this wine appeared on the Wine Spectator’s 2009 Top 100. Since the 2007 vintage was equally good in Tuscany, expect similar praise for this yet-unreviewed version. This is a superb, food-friendly red that will work with a number of dishes. The tannic structure here will also allow the wine to age 3-5 years in a cellar, if you wish. My note: Smooth, full-bodied and a pleasant quaffer. Dark berries and dark chocolate notes. Great party wine. Drink: 2010-2014. 69377 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. December 11, 2010 Full Review

KWV Kwv Merlot 2008, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa: Vintages Wine Panel: Deep ruby colour with aromas of strawberry-rhubarb, tomato paste, bramble and graphite. Dry, fruity, and cedary with a good core of tannin for balance. Medium bodied, with a long, rather lush finish. My note: Incredibly juicy and mouth-watering and plush with fleshy ripe blackberries and dark plums. Love it! Drink: 2011-2014. 522219 14.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. October 15, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review