Yarden Syrah 2009

Recommendation: Recommended as a buy Winery/Producer: Golan Heights Winery, Israel Grape Variety: Syrah Geographic Origin: Central and northern Golan, Israel Vintage: 2009 Price: $45.00

Ares Crianza Rioja 2008

Recommendation: Quality wine at a bargain price Winery/Producer: Diosares; Laguardia, Spain Grape Variety: Tempranillo Geographic Origin: Rioja, Spain Vintage: 2008 Price: $13.50

Blackjack Ranch Maximus Syrah 2007

Recommendation: Not recommended Winery/Producer: Blackjack Ranch Winery; Solvang, California Grape Variety: Syrah Geographic Origin: Santa Barbara County, California Vintage: 2007 Price: $48.00

Sobon Estate Amador County Zinfandel 2010

Recommendation: Not recommended Winery/Producer: Sobon Estate, Plymouth, California Grape Variety: 97% Zinfandel, 3% Petite Syrah Geographic Origin: Amador County, California Vintage: 2010 Price: $10.80

Cambria Julia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010

Recommendation: Recommended as a buy Winery/Producer: Cambria Winery; Santa Maria, California Grape Variety: Pinot Noir Geographic Origin: Santa Maria Valley, California Vintage: 2010 Price: $16.09

Ridge Paso Robles Zinfandel 2010

Recommendation:Not recommended Winery/Producer: Ridge Vineyards; Cupertino, California Grape Variety: Zinfandel Geographic Origin: Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County, Central coast California Vintage: 2010 Price: $19.80

Yarden Syrah 2005

Recommendation: Recommended as a buy Winery/Producer: Golan Heights Winery, Israel Grape Variety: Syrah Geographic Origin: Central and northern Golan, Israel Vintage: 2005 Price: $45.00

Rene Barbier Mediterranean Red NV

Recommendation: Not recommended Winery/Producer: Rene Barbier; Barcelona, Spain Grape Variety: Blend: 55% Merlot, 45% Tempranillo Geographic Origin: Catalunya Vintage: Non Vintage Price: $3.60