Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Carmenère 2010, Maipo Valley, Chile: Savoury and dark with meaty black fruit flavours and smoke. Love the barest hint of mint that lifts and brightens the black fruit flavours. Full-bodied, layered and lovely. Drink: 2012-2016. 57513 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review

Fattoria Dei Barbi Brunello Di Montalcino 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Completely mature: dried leather, smoke, dried herbs, not fruity. An acquired and expensive taste, but if you love it, this is a great example. 928028 14% XD 750 mL  $41.95 Score: 89/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review

Capraia Chianti Classico 2008, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy  23374 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review

Monasterio De Las Viñas De Las Viñas Reserva Grandes Viños Y Viñedos Garnacha Tempranillo Cariñena 2006, D.O., Cariñena, Spain  166579 13% D 750 mL  $13.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review

Legón Crianza 2008, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, Spain: Subtle, balanced and medium- to full-bodied. Like wearing your favourite pair of comfortable jeans: kick back and lounge. Dark fruit and smoke. Drink: 2012-2015. 276089 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.75 Score: 88/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review