Crios Brioso Dominio Del Plata Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Cabernet Franc Petit Verdot Merlot 2005, Mendoza, Argentina: Fantastic expression of elegance, balance and finesse. Old World restraint with New World fruit power. Aromas of dark fruit: cassis and blackcurrant in this blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% petit Verdot and 5% Merlot. This wine was aged 14 months in new French oak barrels. An international benchmark wine. 14% XD 750 mL  $15.00 Score: 95/100. June 12, 2009 Full Review

Crios Dominio Del Plata Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Mendoza, Argentina: A pleasantly surprising attack on the entry awakens mind and palate and announces this wine. Rich aromas of black fruit and smoke, with a zingy acidity. Great structure and length. This wine was aged 13 months in French oak. 14% XD 750 mL  $15.00 Score: 93/100. June 12, 2009 Full Review

Lynch Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Merlot 2005, Mendoza, Argentina: Towering structure and elegance. Mocha and blackberry aromas. A wine for collectors. 14% D 750 mL  $15.00 Score: 94/100. June 12, 2009 Full Review

Blend Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Merlot 2005, Mendoza, Argentina: Very structured with Old World Finesse. Black fruit with a touch of mint. Aged 18 months in French oak. 14% D 750 mL  $15.00 Score: 93/100. June 12, 2009 Full Review

Limited Edition Syrah 2005, Mendoza, Argentina: My favorite wine in a terrific line-up from this producer. Generous, balanced and plush. Aged 12 months in French oak. Aromas of violets, cinnamon and blackberry. Superb. 14% D 750 mL  $15.00 Score: 96/100. June 12, 2009 Full Review

Graffigna Centenario Reserve Shiraz 2008, San Juan, Argentina: Fleshy plums with gorgeous depth of flavour! Some pepper notes and a lick of licorice on the finish. Full-bodied and smooth. Yum! Drink: 2010-2014. 164731 14%  750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. April 22, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Maipo Valley, Chile: A classic Chilean cabernet: herbal, cedar and cassis aromas. Full-bodied and voluptuously smooth. Great length and depth. Drink: 2011-2015. 408658 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.00 Score: 91/100. March 5, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review