Worldwide Bestsellers Dozen

Excellent value at $18.99 a bottle, saving $120, this is a superlative quartet of bestsellers from France, Italy and Portugal. Enjoy the hugely popular southern French powerhouse Cabalié, a Grenache-charged, old-vine gem, crafted in a rich style said to have sustained the Roman centurions who once lived here. It’s won Golds galore over the years for Hervé Saberdeil, who also makes the devilishly delicious blend of lip-staining Shiraz and raspberry-rich Grenache named after the legendary god Rex Mundi ‘King of the World’. There’s lavish Vina do Fava, a pure Touriga from Portugal – and the celebrated Freitas family’s single vineyard treat that’s won 29 Golds in five vintages, and then with Double Gold yet again, Pillastro Primitivo, from Puglia’s top winery, Cantine due Palme is what Southern Italy does so well – rich, dark, velvety reds.