Vintage Ink Wines Rite Of Passage Chardonnay 2012, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario VQA, Canada: A rich, toffeed Chardonnay with enticing aromas of hickory smoke, vanilla spice and butterscotch for generous oak aging. Full-bodied and smooth with bright green apple flavours on the palate. Finishes with guava and tropical fruit notes. Pair with roast chicken or veal. The mark on the front label represents the winery's "indelible commitment to quality," as they say, "Don't hide Vintage Ink under a long sleeved shirt. Flaunt it." Drink: 2012-2016. 245712 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. July 16, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Casillero del Diablo Concha Y Toro Reserva Carmenere 2017, Chile  620666 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95. May 20, 2018 Full Review

Pauleta vin Red Wine, -, Portugal   750 mL  $25.70. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2012, California, United States: Juicy, ripe, slap you on the back friendly Zinfnadel. So well made, so dependably good: like a great friend you've had since high school. Juicy, supple, smooth and full-bodied. Perfect for BBQ meats. Drink: 2014-2018. 359257 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: This blockbuster Californian red wine needs more cellar time: it's just a baby, but a bruiser. Full-bodied, complex and layered with aromas of cassis, blackcurrant, dried herbs, tobacco leaves and cigar box. Decant 1-2 hours and pair with rare filet mignon. Wow. Drink: 2016-2023. 232371 14.40% D 750 mL  $67.95 Score: 93/100. February 1, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Paso Robles, California, United States Drink: 2013-2016. 738823 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95. September 12, 2013 Full Review

Beringer Merlot 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: Toasty oak with tasty dark chocolate and black plum aromas and flavours in this iconic Californian red wine. Fairly smooth though decanting for 2 hours will help. Soul soothing and heart quickening. Finishes with black plum and dark spice. Concentrated, deep and satisfying. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2014-2020. 919647 14.30% D 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 92/100. April 16, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review