Domaine De Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem M. Chapoutier 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages Latour De France, Midi, France: Rich, velvet fleshy black raspberries loll over your tongue and release their juicy flavour as you move the wine around in your mouth. Full-bodied and pleasurable. Close your eyes. I can't resist a good Latin name either. Makes a perfect gift for an English teacher. A finish as long as War & Peace with dark spice and plot twists. Drink: 2012-2018. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 95/100. July 20, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine De Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem M. Chapoutier 2012, Côtes De Roussillon-Villages, Midi A.C., France: Complex, mysterious and spectacular! Full-bodied, juicy, layered and smooth. Endless finish. I love the Braille label, plus the name includes a nice dose of Latin: perfect teacher's pet gift for end of the year (or perhaps now to lock in those 90s). Aromas of baked black fruit yet dry. So very delicious. Wish I knew the Latin phrase for that ... ultimum delici vinum! Taut, robust and ready to rock when you are! This full-on, take-me-on red wine has it all. Black fruit, smoke, mocha and dark spice on the finish, which is loooooooong. Drink: 2014-2020. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $25.45 Score: 95/100. December 6, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Saint-Roch Vieilles Vignes 2012, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: This is a towering French red wine from the southern winemaking region of the country. Incredibly awesome price. Aromas of fleshy black fruit, tar, toasty oak and smoke. The vines grow in black slate and schist soil, are old vines, grapes are hand-picked with low yields and dry grown (no irrigation). Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2015-2020. 195107 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 92/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Tessellae Old Vines Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2013, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P, France: The 2013 vintage of Tessellae Old Vines Cotes du Roussillon is fresh and intriguing on the nose with fleshy purple plums, black fruit and some toast. Perfect for grilled meats. Finishes with pepper and dark spice. Highly recommended. Drink: 2015-2019. 343517 14% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 93/100. September 5, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Georges Duboeuf Rochegres Moulin-à-Vent 2011, Burgundy A.C., France: Savoury and cedary with a country rustic sensibility. Medium-bodied and smooth French red wine made from gamay grapes in Beaujolais. Pair with planked salmon. Drink: 2013-2017. 424861 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 5, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Perrin & Fils Peyre Blanche Cairanne 2013, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages A.C., France: An amazing wine for the money! This robust French red offers fleshy black cherry, anise, smoke and dark spices. Pair it with roast beef. Drink: 2015-2019. 650960 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. September 19, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Château La Brande 2015, Côtes De Bordeaux - Castillon, Bordeaux A.C., France Drink: 2018-2024. 550418 14.20% XD 750 mL  $19.95. May 12, 2018 Full Review

Panzano Chianti Classico 2008, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Smoky with black fruit on the nose. Full-bodied with a tannic grip on the palate. Vines are planted at 400 metres above sea level. The wine was aged for 18 months in Slavonian oak barrels. Drink: 2012-2018. 972695 14% XD 750 mL  $40.00 Score: 91/100. March 7, 2015 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha 2012, Campo De Borja D.O., Spain: This full-bodied Spanish red wine was fermented in stainless steel; half of the wine was matured in small French oak barrels, of which about 40% new, and the remaining half in stainless steel tank. Loaded with mocha and sweet chocolate aromas on the nose that are then flooded with lusciously ripe black fruit on the palate. Full-bodied and smooth. A rich darkly hued colour in the glass. Drink: 2014-2020. 273748 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. June 13, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Rotllán Torra Vina D'alta Qualitat 2010, Priorat D.O.C., Spain: This Spanish Crianza is savoury and juicy with great complexity and depth. Smooth and full-bodied with lusciously ripe and fleshy dark berries. If you haven't tried many wines from the Priorat region of Spain, this is a great place to start. This wine needs no coaxing out of the glass. decant for 1-2 hours. This full-bodied red wine pairs well with steak. Drink: 2013-2018. 267989 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 93/100. February 21, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Barahonda Barrica Monastrell Syrah 2011, Yecla D.O., Spain  378869 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95. August 14, 2014 Full Review