Fincas Patagonicas Tapiz Alta Collection Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Pitch black in flavour and hue: this is a brooding, blockbuster, don't mess with me wine. Holy smoke. Black currant, black, charred plum and roasted blackberry. This wine has walked through the fires of hell and lived to tell the tale. Pair with grilled meats. It's the only thing this wine knows. Drink: 2015-2020. 450155 14.20% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. June 25, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Kaiken Ultra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Mendoza, Argentina: Sexy Argentine red wine for sensualists. A rich, deeply concentrated red with blackberry liqueur and blueberry preserve aromas. Smooth and full-bodied. Fantastic for barbecues. This is a red for hedonists and evenings beside a crackling fire. Drink: 2017-2022. 135202 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. April 28, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Penmara Reserve Shiraz 2015, Orange Region, New South Wales, Australia: Minty blackberry on the nose, great mouth-watering juiciness on the palate with fleshy ripe blackberries. Full-bodied and smooth with terrific taste for the money. Hearty meat dishes, oh yes. Drink: 2017-2020. 912782 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Blissful Blue Cheese Wine Full Review

Two Hands Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, South Australia, Australia: Classic Cabernet Sauvignon aromas of sweet plum, blueberries, cassis, dark spice and some tar. Sexy Beast is indeed sexy, with fleshy ripe back fruit, a lingering whiff of smoke and a voluptuous texture that wraps itself around your senses. Powerful, but balanced. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2015-2019. 219469 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. February 18, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Shiraz 2013, South Australia, Australia: A top-notch shiraz with aromas of fleshy blackberry and mint. Juicy, smooth and full-bodied. Very tasty. Perfect for hamburgers, pizza and steak. The grapes for this wine are grown in vineyards at an elevation of 480 metres above sea level which imparts great elegance and balance to this full-bodied red wine. Elegance meets decadence in the glass. Drink: 2015-2019. 998476 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 92/100. February 18, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Lillet Rouge, Gironde, France: Serve this aperitif wine well chilled. Drink: 2016-2020. 249482  17% S 750 mL  $18.95. February 6, 2017 Full Review

Kuhlmann-Platz Pinot Gris 2015, Alsace A.C., France: Medium-dry with appealing peach-apricot notes. Lovely as an aperitif or companion to many dishes. Finishes with orange zest and light white floral notes. Perfect as an aperitif. Drink: 2016-2019. 224204 12.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. August 19, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Anselmi San Vincenzo 2015, Veneto, Italy Drink: 2014-2016. 948158 12% D 750 mL  $16.95. July 10, 2015 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Paso Creek Zinfandel 2015, Paso Robles, California, United States: The Californian region is situated between Santa Barbera and San Francisco and has the widest temperature swings of any grape growing region in the state. This causes the vines to create small clusters of grapes that are deep concentrated in flavour and richly flavoured wines. Small lot winemaking and barrel aging allows the bold character of the wine to emerge. Seductive aromas of campfire smoke and fleshy ripe blackberries on the nose and palate of this delightfully delicious Californian red wine. Great value for this price. Pair with barbecued steak. Drink: 2017-2022. 279810 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 27, 2018 Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Powers Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States Drink: 2017-2020. 434456 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.25. August 19, 2017 Full Review