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

Crow Canyon Chardonnay 2011

Recommendation: Recommend as a buy Winery/Producer: Crow Canyon Vineyards; San Martin & McFarland, California Grape Variety: Chardonnay Geographic Origin: California Vintage: 2011 Price: $3.59

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