Big Name California Cabernet

Silverstrike WKS 2010, California Bill Knuttel's the wine genius who built the reputations of top boutiques like Saintsbury and Chalk Hill. On his own, he’s even more quality-obsessed. Loaded with rich black fruit and warm vanilla oak.

Top Estate Chianti

Duca di Cardino 2009, Chianti DOCG On her family estate in the south of Chianti, Simona Barbanera crafts a rich style that’s loaded with bright cherry and chocolate flavor. Your perfect pasta red, from the excellent 2009 vintage.

Crisp Italian Pinot Grigio

Villa Massetti 2010, Venezie Pinot Grigio is big news right now. For maximum flavor and aromatic impact, we take you to the grape's spiritual home and Maurizio Biscardo’s 200-year-old family estate. Top apéritif.

Fine New Zealand Sauvignon

Sunday Bay 2010, Marlborough When it comes to intense, citrusy refreshment, nothing beats Sauvignon Blanc. And nowhere does it better than Marlborough. Expect leap-from-the-glass guava, lime and grapefruit.

Best Ever Bordeaux

Château de l'Abbaye 2009, Bord. Sup. "2009 is the best vintage Bordeaux has ever produced" (Decanter). Taste for yourself with this rich, opulent find from Arnaud Raignac's small, 15th-century family estate.

Rich Malbec Reserve

J Opi Reserve 2009, Mendoza Last year, Opi Sadler's regular Argentinean Malbec won a BIG Decanter Trophy. "Mouthfilling, complex, amazing value," wrote the judges. Try his sumptuous, steak-ready Reserve.

Barrel-Aged Napa Chardonnay

Raymond Family 2009, Napa Five generations of Napa know-how goes into the Raymond family's luscious 2009. Look forward to classic Napa richness, but real elegance too, thanks to subtle aging in French oak.

Spain's Coolest Apéritif White

Palacio de Menade 2010, Rueda Rueda is making a big splash with its intensely refreshing lime-and-peach whites. "Excellent value" wrote Parker of a previous vintage of this wine. Rate the 2010 for yourself!