Trapiche Gran Medalla Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: A wine for hedonists: layered, complex, juicy and sumptuous. Aromas of fleshy black plums and smoke. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2016-2021. 467977 14% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 95/100. April 26, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Alamos Selección Malbec 2018, La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza wine region, Alamos Malbec is always a crowd-pleaser and the 2018 does not disappoint with concentrated flavours of dark plum, dark berry, ripe cherry, baking spices and smoky vanilla flavours supple and silky on the palate. Produced from mostly Malbec with a splash of Syrah added to the mix. A great value Argentinean Malbec under $17. Drink: 2022-2024. 322800 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. September 10, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Domaine Tournon Shays Flat Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Pyrenees, Victoria, Australia: Produced by M. Chapoutier, Domaine Tournon Shays Flat 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is dry, medium-plus-bodied with blackberry, black currant, red berries, spiced plum, sweet dried tobacco leaf and cedar spice flavours supple on the palate. Vines thrive in the deep red soils, schist, quartz and clay of Victoria's Pyrenees. A portion of the wine is aged in French oak puncheons (40% new) for under one year. Pour with grilled meats and soft ripened cheeses. Drink: 2021-2024. 18478 14.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. December 18, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Michel Gassier Nostre Païs 2018, Costières de Nîmes, Rhône A.P., France: Produced by Michel Gassier, Nostre Païs 2018 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied and toothsome 50% Grenache Noir, 20% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre, 5% Carignan and 5% Cinsault red wine blend from the Costières De Nîmes, Rhône wine region. Vibrant with ripe dark fruit, dark cherry, wild herbs, cacao, flinty, hot stones, pepper and savoury spice finishing rich and smooth. Tannins are silky. Drink: 2022-2026. 295410 14% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 93/100. December 18, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Domaines André Aubert Visan Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2022, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Domaines André Aubert Visan 2022 is an excellent value Côtes Du Rhône Village at $17. The wine is a lush and full-bodied red wine blend of Grenache and Syrah sourced from the southern Rhône appellation of Visan, and is a mouthful of ripe and juicy strawberry, cherry, pepper spice and flinty mineral flavours framed by chalky-textured tannins. Beautifully balanced and in total harmony, at this price point buy it by the case. Drink through 2025. Drink: 2023-2025. 224915 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. June 8, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Paolo Conterno Riva Del Bric Barolo 2010, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: The Barolo Riva del Bric offers a great way to get familiar with this style of robust Italian red wine as it's very well-made. Dark fruit, violets, truffles and smoke. Decant 2 hours. Produced by Viña Marty, the 2010 vintage has a firm grip on the palate and is concentrated in flavour. Very juicy with mouth-watering acidity. Unfiltered. Pair with truffled risotto. Drink: 2015-2018. 172783 14% XD 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 92/100. August 8, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review