| Category | Name | Rating | | Notes |
| Red Rhone | Abbots Boreas | 3 | | Flavors: black cherry, black pepper, strawberry. |
| Cabernet Sauvig | Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon | 3 | | Flavors: licorice, plum, toast. |
| Chardonnay | Alamos Chardonnay | 3 | | Flavors: clove, lees complexity, lemon drop, toast. |
| Chardonnay | Alamos Ridge Chardonnay | 2.5 | | Flavors: canned fruit, clove, toasted grain. |
| Malbec | Altos Las Hormigas Malbec | 3.5 | | This is one of the best values around. A wonderful red to sip with anything from pizza to pasta and it won't cost you too much. Enjoy! Flavors: bing cherry, fresh herbs, licorice, mocha, plum, raspberry. |
| Zinfandel | Barefoot Reserve Zinfandel | 3.5 | | Flavors: cherry, cola, dill, raspberry, spicy, vanilla. |
| White Spanish | Baron de Ley Blanco | 2 | | Decent fruit flavors but spoilt by sulphur. Flavors: cheese, peach. |
| Cabernet Sauvig | Barton & Guestier Reserve Vigne Rare Cabernet Sauvignon | 3 | | Flavors: bing cherry, mushroom. |
| Chardonnay | Barton & Guestier Reserve Vigne Rare Chardonnay | 3 | | Flavors: caramel apple, vanilla. |
| Syrah | Beaulieu Vineyard Signet Collection Syrah | 3.5 | | Flavors: boysenberry, cola, smoky. |
| Cabernet Sauvig | Bel Arbor Cabernet Sauvignon | 3 | | Flavors: bing cherry, black pepper, orange, sandalwood. |
| Chardonnay | Bel Arbor Chardonnay | 2.5 | | Flavors: allspice, apple, pear. |
| Malbec | BenMarco Malbec | 3.5 | | Flavors: boysenberry, licorice, peppery, plum. |
| Shiraz | Black Opal Barossa Shiraz | 4 | | This Shiraz is a ripper! Kick back and have a glass of pure Australia. Flavors: blueberry jam, cassis, chocolate, coffee, licorice. |
| Shiraz | Black Opal Shiraz | 4 | | Alright, it's not the most complex Shiraz you'll come across but it's simply fun to drink. What a price, too. Flavors: anise, blackberry, blueberry jam, cola, toast, vanilla. |
| Zinfandel | Bonny Doon Cardinal Zin, Beastly Old Vines | 3.5 | | Flavors: blackberry, blueberry, earthy, spicy, tobacco. |
| Cabernet Sauvig | Buena Vista Carneros Cabernet Sauvignon | 4 | | Fairly powerful and extracted, but well balanced throughout. Flavors: black cherry, black currant, black pepper, blueberry, cassis, cocoa powder, raspberry. |
| Chardonnay | Casillero del Diablo Chardonnay | 3.5 | | Flavors: clove, melon, peach. |
| Zinfandel | Castle Zinfandel | 3 | | Flavors: fresh herbs, plum, weedy. |
| Zinfandel | Castle Zinfandel, Orion Vineyard Priest Ranch | 2.5 | | Flavors: blueberry, peppery, weedy. |
| Chardonnay | Catena Agrelo Vineyards Chardonnay | 2 | | Flavors: buttery, custard, lemon drop. |
| Red blend | Chateau Chenaie Faugeres | 3.5 | | Flavors: dried herbs, nutty, peppery, raspberry, spicy. |
| Beaujolais | Chateau de La Chaize Brouilly Beaujolais | 3 | | Flavors: allspice, black cherry, black pepper, orange. |
| Syrah | Chatom Calaveras County Syrah | 2 | | Flavors: black cherry, cranberry, medicinal, weedy. |
| Red Spanish | Chivite Coleccion 125 Reserva Red Wine | 2.5 | | A wine lacking fruit which also has a rather dirty, earthy character. Flavors: almonds, berry, vanilla. |
| Zinfandel | Cline Zinfandel | 3.5 | | This is seen in many restaurants and is a good choice for pizza, pasta and meat. Pick it up by the case and make it your house red. Flavors: black cherry, blackberry, herbal, plum, spicy, vanilla. |
| Cabernet Sauvig | Concha y Toro Don Melchor Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | 3.5 | | A classic wine year to year, but this vintage is a little disappointing. Flavors: dusty, earthy, molasses, peat moss, pencil lead, raspberry jam. |
| Sauvignon Blanc | Concha y Toro 'Terrunyo' Sauvignon Blanc | 4 | | This is what Chile is all about. It combines New Zealand's vibrancy with California's tropical fruit ripeness. Flavors: citrus, green peas, lemon, orange, passion fruit. |
| Riesling | Cousino-Macul, Dona Isidora Riesling | 3 | | Flavors: dried flowers, licorice, pear. |
| Merlot | Cousino-Macul Reserva Merlot | 2.5 | | Flavors: plum, smoky, wet wood. |
| Cabernet Sauvig | Davis Bynum Hedin Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon | 3.5 | | Flavors: bing cherry, black cherry, black currant, cherry, mint. |
| Sauvignon Blanc | Davis Bynum Shone Farm Fume Blanc | 3.5 | | Flavors: apple, grapefruit, grassy, melon. |
| Port | Delaforce Single Quinta Corte Port | 3.5 | | Flavors: black pepper, blackberry, yeasty. |
| Red blend | Domaine de Fontareche Coteaux du Languedoc Rouge | 4 | | Well balanced, with rich fruit and herbal notes. Nice texture and fine finish. Flavors: mineral, raspberry jam, spicy. |
| White blend | Domaine Denis Gaudry Pouilly Fume | 3.5 | | Flavors: apple, grapefruit, green apple. |
| Cabernet Sauvig | Domus Aurea Cabernet Sauvignon | 3 | | Flavors: blueberry, dusty, earthy, peat moss. |
| Port | Dow's Vintage Port | 4 | | Rich, elegant and long port, showing excellent texture and structure. Flavors: berry, licorice, nutmeg, spicy, white pepper. |
| Zinfandel | Easton Fiddletown Zinfandel | 3.5 | | Flavors: anise, dill, dried herbs, dusty, earthy, mocha, smoky, spicy, toast. |
| Zinfandel | Easton Zinfandel | 3 | | Flavors: black cherry, mocha, walnut. |
| Zinfandel | Easton Zinfandel | 3.5 | | Flavors: black olive, blackberry, blackberry jam, dried herbs, dusty, leather, plum. |
| Malbec | Elsa Malbec | 3 | | Flavors: licorice, plum, spicy, toast. |
| Riesling | Eroica Riesling | 3 | | Flavors: apple, lemon, peach, tangerine. |
| Sauvignon Blanc | Fetzer Echo Ridge Sauvignon Blanc | 3 | | Flavors: green apple, kiwi, orange. |
| Chardonnay | Fleur du Cap Chardonnay | 3 | | Flavors: caramel, green apple, nutmeg, pear. |
| Port | Fonseca Bin 27 Premium Ruby Port | 3 | | Flavors: berry, peppery, spicy, white pepper. |
| Beaujolais | Georges Duboeuf Regnie Red Wine | 3.5 | | Flavors: black cherry, cassis, orange, strawberry, tangerine. |
| Zinfandel | Guenoc Zinfandel | 2.5 | | Flavors: cherry, cranberry, medicinal, raspberry. |
| Red blend | Gusto 'Vita' Red Wine | 3 | | Flavors: molasses, plum, wet wood. |
| Red blend | Hardys Nottage Hill Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz | 3.5 | | Flavors: black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, clove, dill. |
| Zinfandel | Haywood Los Chamizal Vineyard Zinfandel | 3.5 | | Flavors: black pepper, blackberry, cherry, herbal, pencil lead, vanilla. |
| Zinfandel | Haywood Los Chamizal Vineyards Morning Sun Zinfandel | 3.5 | | Flavors: blackberry, earthy, peppery, toast, tobacco. |
| Zinfandel | Haywood Rocky Terrace Zinfandel | 4 | | Lovely mix of spices and herbs in a ripe, powerful style. Flavors: blackberry, herbal, peppery, smoky, toast. |
| Syrah | Heron Syrah | 3 | | Flavors: blackberry, cranberry, peppery, smoky. |
| Shiraz | Hickory Ridge Special Cuvee Shiraz | 3 | | Flavors: burnt toast, cherry, raspberry, smoky. |
| Port | J.W.Burmester Vintage Character Premium Ruby Port | 2.5 | | Flavors: blackberry, spicy, yeasty. |
| White Burgundy | Jean Rijckaert Maranges | 4 | | Very rich and powerful, with toasty notes. Excellent structure, elegant texture and fine finish. Flavors: apple, buttery, mint, nutty, toasted nuts. |
| White Burgundy | Jean Rijckaert Vire-Clesse Les Vercherres Vieilles Vignes | 4 | | Delicious, with rich fruit and honeyed touches. Combines depth and complexity. Flavors: honey, peach, spicy, toasted nuts. |
| Sauvignon Blanc | Justin Sur Lie Aged Sauvignon Blanc | 3 | | Flavors: black pepper, cassis, leafy, pear. |
| Zinfandel | Kenwood Sonoma County Zinfandel | 3 | | Flavors: cola, dill, raspberry, spicy, vanilla. |
| Pinot Noir | King Estate Reserve Pinot Noir | 3 | | Flavors: black pepper, caramel, raspberry, strawberry. |
| Zinfandel | Lake Sonoma Zinfandel, Heck Family Cellar Selection | 3.5 | | Flavors: blackberry, dried herbs, smoky, white pepper. |
| Zinfandel | Lambert Bridge Zinfandel | 2.5 | | Flavors: cranberry, herbal, white pepper. |
| Chardonnay | Leflaive Batard-Montrachet | 5 | | Long and powerful yet elegant in a masterly combination of toast, nuts and honey. One of the greatest white Burgundies produced. Flavors: buttery, freshly baked bread, lemon, toasted nuts, tropical fruit. |
| Zinfandel | Lolonis Tollini Vineyard Zinfandel | 3.5 | | Flavors: blackberry, blackberry jam, dusty, toast, vanilla, walnut. |
| Malbec | Luca Altos de Mendoza Malbec | 3.5 | | Flavors: blackberry, chocolate, cigar box, cinnamon, peppery, toast. |
| White Bordeaux | Marquise de Chasse Reserve Bordeaux | 3.5 | | This is a real bargain. We find this negociant to produce solid value and very drinkable wines. Flavors: dusty, grapefruit, green apple, mineral. |
| Port | Martinez Gassiot & Co Masters Reserve Premium Ruby Port | 2.5 | | Flavors: peppery, spicy, yeasty. |
| Port | Martinez Single Quinta Quinta da Eira Velha Port | 3.5 | | Flavors: blackberry, plum, spicy, tar, yeasty. |
| Port | Martinez Single Quinta Quinta da Eira Velha Port | 3 | | Flavors: blackberry, peppery, spicy, yeasty. |
| Port | Martinez Vintage Port | 3.5 | | Flavors: allspice, berry, black pepper, nutmeg, spicy. |
| Zinfandel | Martini & Prati Tower hill Zinfandel | 3 | | Flavors: blackberry, dusty, toast, walnut. |
| Red blend | Mas de la Seranne Coteaux du Languedoc | 3.5 | | Flavors: dried herbs, mineral, raspberry jam. |
| Pinot Grigio | Matjaz Tercic Collio Pinot Grigio | 3.5 | | Flavors: fresh herbs, honey. |
| Pinot Gris | Meyer-Fonne Tokay Pinot Gris Hinterberg Vendage Tardive | 4.5 | | Wonderful, luscious and powerful. Rich lively fruit and honeyed flavors. Excellent structure, showing depth and complexity. Flavors: apricot, honey, lemon, lemon zest, orange. |
| Pinot Blanc | Meyer-Fonne Vieilles Vignes Pinot Blanc | 3.5 | | Flavors: dusty, honey, spicy. |
| Zinfandel | Mill Creek Matteucci Zinfandel | 3.5 | | Flavors: black cherry, black pepper, blackberry, vanilla. |
| Chardonnay | Mirassou Coastal Selection Chardonnay | 3 | | Flavors: allspice, apple, orange, peach. |
| Red blend | Montes 'Alpha M' Red Wine | 3.5 | | Flavors: blackberry, cocoa powder, cola, earthy, sandalwood. |
| Zinfandel | Niebaum-Coppola Diamond Series Red Label Zinfandel | 3.5 | | Flavors: blackberry, blackberry jam, fresh herbs, plum, spicy, strawberry. |
| Port | Noval Vintage Character Late Bottled Port | 2.5 | | Flavors: boysenberry, raisin, spicy, yeasty. |
| Chardonnay | Omaka Springs Chardonnay | 4 | | Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand has garnered all the raves recently, but what about Chardonnay from the land of Kiwi? Try this vibrant beauty for a change of pace. Flavors: apple, clove, custard, kiwi, lemon, passion fruit, pear, peppery. |
| Zinfandel | Pacific Star B-Bar-Ranch Reserve Zinfandel | 3.5 | | A wine that's just plain fun to drink. Flavors: black cherry, black pepper, raspberry, smoky. |
| Zinfandel | Peachy Canyon Mustang Springs Zinfandel | 3 | | Flavors: blackberry jam, earthy, hay, spicy. |
| Zinfandel | Phillips Maley Vineyard Zinfandel | 3 | | Flavors: blackberry, dried herbs, peppery. |
| Port | Quinta De La Rosa Vintage Port | 3.5 | | Flavors: blackberry, peppery, spicy. |
| Port | Quinta do Crasto Vintage Port | 3.5 | | Flavors: allspice, berry, black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, spicy. |
| Zinfandel | Renaissance Zinfandel | 3 | | Flavors: anise, raspberry jam, spicy. |
| Zinfandel | Renwood D'Agostini Bros. Zinfandel | 2 | | Flavors: cherry, rhubarb, tea leaves, weedy. |
| Red blend | Rosemount Estate Cabernet/ Merlot | 3 | | Flavors: black cherry, cinnamon, sandalwood. |
| Chardonnay | San Telmo Chardonnay | 2.5 | | Flavors: canned fruit, metallic, pineapple. |
| Malbec | San Telmo Malbec | 2.5 | | Flavors: anise, earthy, raspberry, weedy. |
| Merlot | San Telmo Merlot | 2 | | Flavors: ash, dried herbs, dusty, weedy. |
| Merlot | San Telmo Merlot | 2.5 | | Flavors: black pepper, dusty, prune. |
| Sauvignon Blanc | Santa Rita 120 Sauvignon Blanc | 3 | | Flavors: citrus, dusty, grassy. |
| Cabernet Sauvig | Santa Rita Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon | 3 | | Flavors: blackberry, dusty, plum, smoky. |
| Syrah | Seven Hills Syrah | 4 | | A delicate beauty that needs a little coaxing to open up, but it's worth it. Flavors: anise, black cherry, blueberry jam, meaty, smoky, toast, vanilla, violet. |
| Zinfandel | Sierra Vista Herbert Vineyard Zinfandel | 3.5 | | Flavors: black currant, blackberry, burnt toast, licorice, tar. |
| Syrah | Ste. Chapelle Reserve Syrah | 2.5 | | Flavors: berry, cola, dill. |
| Zinfandel | Steele Wines Catfish Vineyard Zinfandel | 3 | | Flavors: blackberry, licorice, spicy. |
| Zinfandel | Steele Wines Pacini Vineyard Zinfandel | 3 | | Flavors: blackberry, medicinal, spicy, weedy. |
| Zinfandel | Stefan Daniels Old Vines Zinfandel | 3.5 | | Flavors: blackberry, cassis, dusty, toast. |
| Chardonnay | Stonecroft Chardonnay | 4 | | Rich and concentrated with gorgeous texture. Keep it 3-4 years in the cellar. Flavors: buttery, creamed corn, toast. |
| Sauvignon Blanc | Stonecroft Sauvignon Blanc | 3.5 | | Flavors: butterscotch, honey, lemon zest, tropical fruit. |
| Red blend | Stonehaven Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon Blend | 3 | | Flavors: black pepper, clove, mint, strawberry. |
| Malbec | Susana Balbo Malbec | 3 | | Flavors: dusty, sandalwood, toast. |
| Shiraz | Taltarni Estate Shiraz | 3 | | Flavors: black cherry, blueberry, herbal, licorice, smoked meat. |
| Merlot | Tapiz Merlot | 3.5 | | Most people think of Argentina as Malbec country, but this Merlot is a real value from down south. Flavors: blackberry, herbal, toast. |
| Tempranillo | Torres Coronas | 3 | | Flavors: black cherry, black pepper, cherry, plum, vanilla. |
| Cabernet Franc | Trefethen Cabernet Franc | 3.5 | | Flavors: bing cherry, black cherry, black pepper, cherry, chocolate, raisin. |
| Merlot | Trumpeter Tupungato Merlot | 3 | | Flavors: blackberry, cinnamon, cocoa powder, toast. |
| Chardonnay | Valentin Bianchi Chardonnay | 3 | | Flavors: dusty, lemon, pineapple. |
| Sauvignon Blanc | Valentin Bianchi Sauvignon Blanc | 3 | | Flavors: melon, orange, tangerine. |
| Red blend | Veritas Crista-Rolf Shiraz-Grenache | 4 | | Rich, spicy and intense. Excellent structure and long finish. Flavors: cinnamon, licorice, spicy. |
| Red Bordeaux | Vieux Chateau Certan Pomerol | 3.5 | | Flavors: cherry, nutty, plum, spicy. |
| Syrah | Wellington Syrah | 3 | | Flavors: black cherry, boysenberry, dill, leather, licorice. |
| Cabernet Sauvig | Wolf Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon | 3 | | Flavors: black cherry, black pepper, cassis, dusty. |
| Chardonnay | Wolf Ridge Chardonnay | 3 | | Flavors: allspice, apple, orange, peach. |
| Zinfandel | Zingaro Zinfandel | 3.5 | | Flavors: black cherry, cinnamon, mint, plum, raspberry, spicy, vanilla. |