Elderton Barossa Shiraz 2021, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Elderton 2021 Shiraz is produced from estate grown grapes sourced from Elderton's Eden Valley, Greenock and Nuriootpa vineyards, from vines between 15 and 100 years of age. Fragrant with pink and blue florals, dark cherry, blackberry, blueberry, dried herb, anise, baking and pepper spice flavours with a kiss of espresso and dark chocolate on the finish, this is an intensely vibrant and gorgeous Barossa Valley red framed by fine and structured juicy tannins. Amazing value at $25, enjoy it through 2033. Drink: 2024-2033. 713024 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. November 2, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Juniper Three Fields Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: Juniper Three Fields 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is dry, full-bodied and elegant with mulberry, cassis, cocoa, fine herb and leafy flavours with a kiss of toasty oak spice fresh and generous on the palate with textured tannins. The wine was aged 14 months in French oak barriques (30% new). Drink through 2036. Drink: 2024-2035. 26903 14% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 95/100. December 14, 2024 Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Arboleda Chardonnay 2022, Aconcagua Costa, Chile: From the Aconcagua Costa, Arboleda 2022 is a great value Chilean Chardonnay at $19. Produced by Eduardo Chadwick from sustainably grown Chardonnay grapes, this is a dry, elegant, medium-bodied Chard with dried pineapple, green plum, lime zest and nougat flavours crisp and creamy on the palate. The wine was 100% fermented in barrels (10% new). Chill and enjoy it now through the end of the decade. Drink: 2024-2026. 606772 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. November 2, 2024 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

El Dorado 12 Year Old Rum, Guyana: The El Dorado 12-Year-Old Rum is pure decadence with aromas of caramelized toffee, molasses, and a hint of dark spice. I’d pair it with island delight – imagine jerk pork ribs caramelized on the grill, the sweetness of the meat mingling with smoky char, served with a side of grilled pineapple. The rum’s deep caramel tones balance perfectly with the sweet heat of the ribs. Most rums put the year of the oldest vintage in their blend. But El Dorado puts the youngest, so you’re tasting a rum that’s much more complex from blending vintages that are older than 12 years. The El Dorado distillery has been making rum since the 17th century and has the world’s oldest stills, like their double wood and coffee wood stills. The blends have been perfected over hundreds of years and are still done in small batches. This is not factory-scale rum but rather a handcrafted, artisanal rum made from the finest demerara sugar. Drink: 2024-2040. 60608 35% S 750 mL  $51.95 Score: 94/100. November 30, 2024 Full Review

Renato Ratti Marcenasco Barolo 2020, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Renato Ratti Marcenasco 2020 is a vibrant, medium-bodied 100% Nebbiolo sourced from a single-vineyard and produced by the Ratti family of La Morra, it is fragrant with pink florals, bright red cherry, strawberry, savoury, spicy and balanced with brilliant acidity for food. Tannins are firm and structured. Enjoy it from 2029 through 2040. Drink: 2029-2040. 713479 14.50% XD 750 mL  $68.70 Score: 96/100. December 14, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Carpineto Riserva Chianti Classico 2019, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Carpineto Riserva 2019 Chianti Classico is a dry, full-bodied, smoky and spicy Sangiovese and Canaiolo red wine blend generous with ripe cherry, blackberry, violets and savoury herb flavours. Tannins are textured and this 2019 vintage that will begin to show its best from 2025 through 2039. Drink: 2025-2039. 47118 12.50% XD 750 mL  $31.95 Score: 92/100. December 14, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review