Sur de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2007, Mendoza, Argentina: Rich and full-bodied with an incredible price point. Layers of fleshy dark fruit cry out for a meaty dish companion. 208322 14.40% XD 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 90/100. January 7, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Oscar's Estate Shiraz Viognier 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Like the dark hero on a romance novel: take me now! Brooding, full-bodied, muscular and you know. Black fruit, savoury with a long finish (most importantly). Again please. Drink: 2012-2016. 287961 15.90% XD 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 93/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review

Abbona La Pieve Barolo 2005, D.O.C.G, Piedmont, Italy: Vintages Wine Panel: The great Nebbiolo-based wines of Barolo rarely come at this fine a price, so this is the perfect opportunity to sample this Piedmontese classic. The 2005 vintage is just starting to hit the market, so this also offers an opportune sneak-peek at the character of the vintage. Look for aromas of plum, truffles, raspberry and cedar in this wine. The tannins should be firm, but there will be plenty of fruit here to bring balance. My note: A real gripper but I like it! Big, black with a tarry streaking through the middle. Black cherry resistance and some dark spices. Perfect for black magic nights. Drink: 2011-2018. 213132 15% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 92/100. February 5, 2011 Full Review

Jacksons Stanford Hills Estate Pinotage 2009, W.O., Walker Bay, South Africa: Almost Amarone-like in it's concentration and depth of blackberry liqueur flavour. Very satisfying and excellent for the price. Drink: 2012-2016. 278341 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review