2012 Enfield Wine Haynes Vineyard Syrah ($45)
On my winemakers-to-watch list, Napa’s John Lockwood made this pure, peppery Syrah from a vineyard in one of Napa’s newest areas, Coombsville, Calif.
2010 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino ($45)
This value, from a superb, much-hyped vintage, is soft and accessible, with silky tannins and plummy flavors.
2010 Château Cantemerle ($45)
This classic, concentrated, fifth growth Bordeaux red from the Haut-Medoc appellation shines in this superb vintage.
2012 Croix de Beaucaillou ($48)
Second-label wines of famous Bordeaux chateaux offer serious value, such as this supple red from Château Ducru- Beaucaillou that’s drinkable now but has enough depth to age.
Wines For Geeks
Fascinating niche bottles.