Pewsey Vale Vineyard Riesling 2011, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: Stunning peach goodness with a bright seam of acidity for food. Really gorgeous riesling with a laser focus like a shaft of sunlight that then settles in and warms your shoulders and senses. Drink: 2012-2017. 233196 12.50% XD 750 mL  $26.65 Score: 94/100. November 24, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Château Eugénie Cuvée Réservée De L'aïeul, Couture, Vign. Malbec 2008, A.C., Cahors, Southwest, France: Blackberry jam wrapped in smoky, toasty oak. Big, black and brooding with layers of full-bodied pleasure. Great price. Tannic grip: decant 2 hours. Drink: 2012-2017. 295949 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. December 8, 2012 Full Review

Réserve Du Crouzau St. Gervais Foncalieu 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Stunning for the price! Full-bodied and richly layered and smooth with lots of fleshy black fruit and some smoke on the finish. Awesome party wine. Drink: 2012-2016. 142943 15.10% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. December 8, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Bollini Empson & Co. Pinot Grigio 2009, D.O.C., Trentino, Italy: Vintages Wine Panel: Bollini lowers substantially their grape yields in order to intensify the aromas and flavours of their Pinot Grigio. My note: Floral, vibrant and exquisitely personable. Terrific come-alive aromas of melon and white peach. Wow! Drink: 2011-2015. 951319 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 19, 2011 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Cantina Tramin Gewürztraminer 2009, D.O.C., Südtirol-Alto Adige, Italy: Perfectly calibrated gewurz: exotic and aromatic but not weird and over-the-top. Lychee and rose petal and floral notes and baking spices. Perfect for Asian and spicy dishes. Drink: 2011-2015. 117028 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. August 6, 2011 Full Review

Pinot Grigio 2011, D.O.C., Valdadige, Alto Adige/Trentino, Italy: One of the best values for pinot grigio in the liquor store! Fresh, clean and crisp with sunshine bright aromas of lemon zest, lime blossom and white peach. Amazingly great price for this half bottle size. Drink: 2012-2015. 687558 12.50% XD 375 mL  $10.45 Score: 89/100. November 10, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Goat-Roti Goats Do Roam, Fairview Syrah Viognier 2010, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa: Savoury, rustic, juicy and full-bodied with black raspberries and cedar notes. Like it! Drink: 2012-2016. 943175 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 8, 2012 Full Review