Château de Vaugelas Le Prieuré Carignan Syrah Grenache Mourvèdre 2011, A.C., Corbieres, Midi, France: Rustic, rugged and full-bodied with blackened fruit, toasty, tarry oak and smoke. Tasty in a full-belted kind of way. Decant for 1-2 hours. You can't beat the price for this quality. Drink: 2014-2017. 154617 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 87/100. March 5, 2014 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Alsace Willm Gewürztraminer Reserve 2012, Alscae, France: Rich and viscous with apricot preserves and honeysuckle loveliness. Drink: 2013-2016. 269852 12.50% MD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. October 16, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Concilio Pinot Grigio 2013, Trentino D.O.C., Italy: Fresh and clean with classic Pinot Grigio clean lines of lime, lemon and grapefruit, no oak. Perfect as an aperitif or seafood match. Drink: 2013-2015. 637595 13.50% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 86/100. October 16, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review