Catena Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Plush and full-bodied with luscious layers of black fruit and toasty oak. Good value from one of Argentina's largest wine producers. Drink: 2013-2016. 478727 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. June 18, 2014 Full Review

Clos de los Siete 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Black pepper and fleshy black plum aromas on the nose of this blockbuster Argentine red wine, with some cassis and dark spice on a long finish. Layered, complex and deep, like math, but without the work. This red hails from one of Argentina's top producers. This wine benefits from the guidance of the famous consulting winemaker Michele Rolland. Pair this wine with asada (Argentine-style barbecued meats). Wow. Drink: 2013-2018. 622571 14.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 93/100. December 6, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Trapiche Fincas Las Palmas Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Beautifully structured and balanced Argentine Cabernet with attractive aromas of cedar brush, cassis and black currant. Very classic in its styling and elegance. Perfect for filet mignon. Drink: 2015-2021. 143206 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. February 20, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Wolf Blass The Entertainer 2014, South Australia, Australia: This robust Australian red wine features aromas of fleshy ripe cherry and blackberry on the nose and palate. This is a blend of Grenache and Shiraz grapes. Juicy, plush and velvet smooth. This wine is named in honour of Wolf Blass, the founder, who has both extravagant and charismatic in his mischievous sense of fun. Pair with meat lovers pizza on movie night. Drink: 2016-2019. 419994 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. December 31, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Peter Lehmann Wines Layers Shiraz Tempranillo Mourvèdre Grenache 2014, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: A spectacular, robust Australian red wine at a terrific price! The Shiraz in the blend provides the muscular structure and tannin plus black plum, while Tempranillo adds some tarry character. Grenache adds dark floral and a racy exotic texture. This wine is aged for 12 months in 10-year oak barrels. Pair with rare steak. Drink: 2016-2021. 138883 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. April 25, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Heartland Shiraz 2008, Langhorne Creek, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia: Love it! Minty cool on the nose, then a big vibrant, juicy attack o the palate. You won’t be daydreaming after a sip of this: it’ll pull you right back into the now. Full-bodied, juicy and generous, just how I like my friends. Drink: 2011-2015. 661934 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. August 6, 2011 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Pirramimma Katunga Gts 2012, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Juicy and vibrant with black and purple liqueur aromas and flavours. Full-bodied and ultra-smooth. Deeply concentrated and rich with layered complexity through the palate. Lots of toasty, smoky oak that's in balance with the luscious fruit. This wine cries out for hearty meat dishes, and for you to top up your glass. Stunning complexity, depth and finish in this towering Australian red wine. Drink: 2013-2018. 203174 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. November 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Chardonnay 2013, Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, Canada: Round and rich with attractive golden appear and yellow pear aromas and flavours. Almost full-bodied with a mouth-filling roundness. Pair with scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, pasta with tomato sauce, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2013-2018. 377770 13% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. March 7, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Mission Hill Family Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2012, VQA Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada: An acidic Pinot Noir with tart red berry notes and some toast. This medium-bodied red wine cries out for food like roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2013-2017. 545012 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 88/100. August 3, 2014 Full Review

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Meritage 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: A gorgeous BC red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc from the exceptional 2013 vintage. Complex, rich, deep and long: this Canadian flagship wine has it all. A great cellar candidate as well. Taste the very best of what BC (and Canada) can produce from this top-notch winery in a superb vintage. Drink: 2016-2022. 343038  14.50% XD 750 mL  $64.95 Score: 95/100. December 30, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Mission Hill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: An august, complex BC Cabernet with a seductive nose of fleshy blackberry and cassis. This red wine draws you in head first to the glass, and all your senses quickly follow. Love the layering and complexity on the mid-palate followed by a long finish. Decant 1 hour and enjoy with a pepper steak. Drink: 2016-2022. 553321 14.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. July 7, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Mission Hill Family Estate Five Vineyards Pinot Noir 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: Good value for Pinot Noir, which tends to be more expensive. Balanced acidity and wild blackberry flavour in this blend of five vineyards. Finishes with aromas of anise, toasted oak, black cherry and tea in this full-bodied BC red wine. Drink: 2014-2018. 145128 13% XD 750 mL  $16.45 Score: 88/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Henry of Pelham Reserve Baco Noir 2013, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: August Baco Noir that rises to Bordeaux levels of elegance and complexity. Aromas of black plums, cassis, smoke and earth. Pair with brisket. Drink: 2014-2019. 461699 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. June 25, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Chardonnay 2012, Okanagan Valley, Bc V.Q.A., Canada: A full-bodied and generous Chardonnay with layers of ripe peach and green apple flavour. Some attractive toasted almond on the finish of this BC classic white wine. The finish is scented with melon and vanilla smoke. Lovely! Drink: 2013-2018. 377770 14% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. November 15, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Arboleda Carmenere 2014, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Elegant, smooth and full-bodied with fleshy black plum aromas and flavours. Generous and mouth-filling. Great price for this quality from Eduardo Chadwick, well respected within the Chilean wine community and beyond. Long, satisfying finish. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2016-2020. 26235 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. January 26, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Errazuriz Max Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: A superb and fresh Sauvignon Blanc that combines the best of herbal refreshment and a lime citrus lift through the mid-palate and finish. So crisp and clean. Works as an aperitif or companion to fresh seafood or shellfish. Drink: 2014-2017. 273342 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. October 25, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils Peyre Blanche Cairanne 2011, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Amazing wine for the money! This robust red is a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah grapes that offers fleshy black cherry, anise, smoke and dark spices. Drink it with roast beef. Drink: 2013-2017. 650960 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. August 2, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe La Crau 2013, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France: Superb! Polished, bright and vibrant when I expected a monster of a dark red wine. The heft is there yet this wine doesn't taste either hot (from alcohol) or heavy -- so balanced, elegant and long in the finish. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2018-2025. 951475 14.50% XD 750 mL  $105.00 Score: 96/100. December 30, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

E. Guigal Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2010, Rhone A.C., France: The 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape is a robust southern French red wine blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre grapes. The wine was aged 24 months in large oak barrels (foudre) before bottling. The 2010 vintage of this Châteauneuf du Pape is robust and fully flavoured with blackberry liqueur and smoke. Complex, rich, deep and long on the finish. A real wow wine that would be a great gift. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2018-2025. 727503 14.50% D 750 mL  $69.00 Score: 94/100. December 30, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Sartori Corte Brà Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2009, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: A huge blockbuster Italian red wine that needs more cellar time and decanting when you eventually open it. Rich aromas of black fleshy fruit and smoke. A superbly balanced, savoury, mouth-watering Amarone! Dried herbs, cherry liqueur (but not sweet) and earth. Extraordinary depth and complexity yet elegant with a long finish. Pair with roast beef or prime rib or grilled meats. Drink: 2012-2023. 225540 15.50% D 750 mL  $53.95 Score: 94/100. December 30, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Bolla Creso 2011, Verona, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: Black as night and just as brooding in the glass: this Italian red wine has lots going on. Aromas of black fruit, toasty, tobacco and smoke. Decant 2 hours. Perfect for your heartier meat dishes, including stews and prime rib. Drink: 2015-2019. 437020 15.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. February 20, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Masi Costasera Amarone Classico 2011, Veneto, Italy: Gorgeous depth and complexity, especially after 2 hours decanting -- let this baby breathe! Aromas of black cherry, tar and brooding attitude. Pair with prime rib or the Fight Club. Drink: 2016-2025. 317057 15.10% XD 750 mL  $55.00 Score: 93/100. April 16, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Bolla Classico Amarone Del Valpolicella 2008, D.O.C., Italy: A spectacularly rich and full-bodied Italian red wine from the heart of the Amarone-producing region. Seductive aromas of black cherry, dried fig, smoke and cedar. Perfect for prime rib. Drink: 2013-2021. 491852 15.50% XD 750 mL  $36.95 Score: 92/100. September 27, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Fonterutoli Marchesi Mazzei Chianti Classico 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Full-bodied and juicy Chianti Classico with rich aromas and flavours of black cherry, blackberry, smoke and just enough oak. Nicely balanced with a satisfying finish. Supple and smooth, and finishing nicely with oak spice and black fruits. The Mazzei family has been producing wine since 1435. Drink: 2015-2018. 142389 13.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 90/100. October 3, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Castelgiocondo Frescobaldi Brunello di Montalcino 2009, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: Savoury and delicious with great complexity, concentration and depth. Aromas of tanned leather, cigar box, violets and wild truffles. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2016-2025. 650432 14% XD 750 mL  $53.95 Score: 93/100. February 1, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Poliziano Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Luxurious dark satin fruit with fleshy sinful goodness in this full-bodied red wine. Smoke and black plums roll off the long finish. Liquid gorgeous. Give this some cellar time before opening, then decant 2 hours when you do. Try it with rare filet mignon. Drink: 2013-2018. 988055 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. April 18, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Toasted almond and hazelnut on the nose, with green apple vibrancy, gorgeous balance. I thought I loved this winery's Sauvignon Blanc best but now it's a toss up. Try this with pork tenderloin. Drink: 2013-2018. 359513 13.50% XD 750 mL  $40.95 Score: 93/100. November 28, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Winemaker Anthony blends different vineyard parcels of the grapes, like they do in Champagne to create more complexity and interesting flavours. Signature New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, with laser balance and refreshment. Classic aromas of chives, lime, lemon and fresh-cut grass. Perfect for a wide range of dishes, from vegetarian to shellfish. Drink: 2014-2017. 160085 13% XD 375 mL  $9.95 Score: 91/100. April 18, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand: Crisp, clean and refreshing New Zealand Sauvigon Blanc with aromas of fresh cut grass, lime and lemon zest. Pair with fresh seafood and vegetarian dishes, including spinach quiche. Drink: 2016-2018. 35386 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. November 14, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Freixenet Elyssia Gran Cuvée Brut Cava, Penedès D.O., Spain: A delightful, flavourful Spanish sparkling wine from one of the country's best producers. This is a fraction of the price of Champagne, and yet performs at that level. Crisp with lime lift and a long fresh finish. Drink: 2022-2024. 392548 12% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. November 4, 2023 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Ironstone Vineyards Obsession Symphony 2006, Sierra Foothills, United States: Vintages Wine Panel: Originally created at UC Davis, Symphony is an aromatic grape that’s a cross between Muscat of Alexandria and Grenache Gris. The latest vintage of Ironstone’s popular Obsession is as fragrant as always, soft and round with a touch of sweetness. My note: I love this wine with its floral notes. 355784 12% MD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. November 10, 2007 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Robert Mondavi Winery Fumé Blanc 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: Crisp, dry and fresh with a lemon-lime lift through the core of this California Sauvignon Banc. Robert Mondavi devised the name Fume Blanc for Sauvignon Blanc. Very deft/light use of oak preserves the refreshment of this wine and its versatility with food. This wine is mostly Sauvignon Blanc and with a splash of Semillon. Sixty percent of the wine is barrel fermented, and then it's all aged on its own yeast (sûr lie) in French oak for 9 months to add extra richness, creaminess and lovely dimension. The grapes are grown in the Stags Leap and Oakville vineyards. Try this wine with pasta or seafood in a cream sauce. Drink: 2014-2016. 221887 14.50% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 91/100. October 31, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Stags' Leap Winery Ne Cede Malis Petite Sirah 2012, Stags' Leap District, Napa Valley, California, United States: A gloriously well-crafted Californian red wine with seductive aromas of black fruit on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, rich, deep and concentrated red wine blend of 85% Petite Sirah and 15% of a mixed, "field" blend of Carignan, Mourvèdre, Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache, Syrah and Peloursin. Pair with game dishes. Drink: 2016-2019. 589572 14.20% D 750 mL  $129.00 Score: 95/100. December 30, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: A robust, beautifully structured Californian Cabernet with aromas of cassis, black currant and blackberry. Judicious use of oak woven throughout. Long, deeply satisfying finish. Pair with rare filet mignon. Drink: 2016-2023. 232371 14.40% D 750 mL  $67.95 Score: 93/100. January 8, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Robert Mondavi Winery Fumé Blanc 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: Lemon smoke seduction on the nose. Crisp and vibrant on the palate. Long finish. Medium-bodied. Perfect for halibut in a beure blanc sauce. Drink: 2016-2018. 221887 13.50% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 91/100. August 5, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel 2014, Lodi, California, United States: A gorgeously rich and full-bodied Californian Zinfandel from one of the state's top producers. Aromas of black plums, smoke and dark spice. Smooth and perfect for barbecued meats. Drink: 2014-2019. 942599 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. September 16, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review