De Bortoli Windy Peak Pinot Noir 2010, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia: Cherry-berry on the nose with great mouth-watering juiciness on the palate. Medium- to full-bodied and a terrific price. Drink: 2012-2015. 48587 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. July 21, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Château Lorgeril Collection D'altitude 2009, A.C., Cabardès, Midi, France: Smoky, full-bodied and delicious! Savoury black fruit with a long satisfying finish. Terrific for the money. Drink: 2012-2015. 286781 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. August 18, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Dante Rivetti Riveto Moscato D'asti 2005, D.O.C.G., Italy: Moscato d’Asti is without question one of the perfect ‘Sunday Brunch’ wines. It is pleasantly fizzy, low in alcohol, delightfully sweet without ever being cloying. My note: A lovely, refreshing and sweet wine with aromas of melons. 30775 5% MS 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. July 7, 2007 Favorite Sparkling Wine. Full Review

Flagstone The Treaty Tree Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2005, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: Savoury, juicy and different with coffee, dried herbs and cranberry flavors: weird but wonderful. Full-bodied and smooth. In the mood for something different? Here's your wine. Drink: 2012-2015. 278382 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. August 18, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Escondido Bodega La Milagrosa Tempranillo 2009, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, Spain: Simple, savoury and full-bodied with tasty dark fruit and smoky oak. Drink: 2012-2015. 132597 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. August 4, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Filón Aviva Vino Garnacha 2010, D.O., Calatayud, Spain: Smoky bacon and savoury. Full-bodied with plush fleshy ripe dark plums and a long smoky finish. Drink: 2012-2015. 280602 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review