Trapiche Pure Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Love the cedar brush, savoury notes on the top of this wine followed by fleshy black fruit. Terrific balance and complexity, especially at this price. Full-bodied, smooth and a real party pleaser. Wow. Drink: 2013-2018. 370924 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz 2012, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Full-on, big Australian red wine with glorious black cherry liqueur aromas and flavours. Rich, full-bodied and delicious. This wine has won multiple Gold and Silver Medals in competitions around the world. Part of the Bryson Family portfolio. The oak is woven in well and the wine comes off as balanced. Well-priced. I'd drink with a rack of lamb. Drink: 2013-2017. 673897 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.75 Score: 92/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Elderton Ashmead Family Shiraz 2011, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Black as pitch, with lots of toasty oak, smoke and tarry notes. Full-throttle Australia Shiraz in all its glory. I'm a big fan of Elderton wines, and this is one fine example of why. A lovely vein of blackberry liqueur supports this concentrated wonder. Perfect for film noir and blackened ribs. Drink: 2013-2018. 713024 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. February 7, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Heartland Directors' Cut Shiraz 2012, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: A savoury, meaty, full-on Australian red wine in all the best senses. Aromas of fleshy black fruit, cedar spice, woodsmoke and wild violets. Love the mouth-feel: generous, supple, liquid velvet. Drink: 2014-2019. 48496 14.80% XD 750 mL  $35.95 Score: 92/100. February 21, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Schild Estate Gms Grenache Mourvèdre Shiraz 2012, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Oh yum. Comfort me with mourvèdre and other old bush vine grapes. Rich, complex and deep Australian red wine: exactly what you want in a partner (and in a wine). Full-bodied and smooth and inviting. The Schild family has been in the Barossa Valley for more than 60 years. Lots of complexity, depth and vibrancy in this richly rewarding wine. This is a blend of 45% Grenache, 28% Mourvèdre and 27% Shiraz grapes. Pair with brisket. Drink: 2013-2018. 108183 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. February 21, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz 2013, Mclaren Vale, Australia: A voluptuous, mouth-filling Australian Shiraz that tastes twice as expensive as it costs = bargain. The grapes are grown in the cool climate of the Mclaren Vale, which results in both freshness and complex depth of flavour. Winemaker Chris Hatcher manages the vineyards for his wines very intensely, even using overhead infrared mapping to determine which soils are best for which grapes, and how much to water or not. Drink: 2015-2025. 390872 14.50% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 94/100. December 15, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

The Black Chook Shiraz Viognier 2013, South Australia, Australia: Surprisingly excellent for the price, wow. This full-bodied Australian red wine is a blend of mostly Shiraz and a splash of Viognier from McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek. Aromas of blackberry jam lusciousness with some mint. Layers and layers and layers of pleasure. Eyes closed kinda wine. Some violets and cedar on this finish. Highly recommended. Loaded with fleshy ripe dark berries and vanilla spice from toasty oak aging. Good mouth-watering acidity on the palate leads to a clean finish. Pair with a juicy steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 66738 14.90% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. May 30, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Wakefield Jaraman Shiraz 2013, Clare Valley, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Black fleshy plums on the nose with a pleasant bite of acidity mid-palate for lots of dishes from tangy meat sauces to grilled meats. More black fruit and mouth-filling roundness. A consistently good producer at good prices for the quality. Highly recommended. Drink: 2015-2018. 377036 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. May 15, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart Of The Barossa Shiraz 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: This full-bodied red wine has lip-smacking delicious aromas and flavours of black and purple fruit. Smooth and supple. Love the fact that this big shiraz is not filtered, giving us the full-on flavour experience. The grapes for this robust red wine come from vines 100 years old. The wine is open-fermented with wild yeast, then aged 18 months in French oak barrels, and is not fined nor filtered. Try is with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2013-2017. 167189 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 15, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Montes Purple Angel Carmenere 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Purple Angel will make you feel as though you've gone to heaven aloft a cloud of sensory pleasure. Can one wine pack more flavour into the bottle? I'm skeptical. If you love full-bodied, juicy, fruit-forward wines, this is your apogee as it also has all of those other great hallmarks of superb wine: complexity, balance and finish. Pair with a juicy steak. Yes please! Drink: 2014-2020. 62364 14% XD 750 mL  $96.95 Score: 96/100. December 12, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Nostre Pais 2012, Costières De Nîmes, Midi A.C., France: A robust and delicious red with aromas of black licorice (it's dry), blackberries, black cherry and smoke. Lovely length and weight. Polished, smooth tannins make it easy to drink now though it'll also keep well in the cellar. This wine was mature for six months in French barrels, with most of it resting on its lees. Terrific price. Gassier is the iconic flagship of the Nimes region, and this wine shows why. Drink: 2013-2019. 214378 15% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 93/100. January 11, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

La Vite Lucente 2013, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Complex, full-bodied yet nuanced and long on the finish. This vibrant Italian red wine features gorgeous aromas of dried black cherry, cedar, smoke, fleshy blackberries from an iconic producer. It's a blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, and it was aged for 1 year in French barriques. Decant for 1 hour. Pair this wine with prime rib. Drink: 2015-2021. 747030 13.50% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 92/100. December 12, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Ruffino Modus 2012, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: The 2012 vintage of this rich, full-bodied Italian red wine is a blend of 50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot grapes. The vines are planted primarily in the vineyards of Ruffino's estates of Poggio Casciano and Santedame, which is hilly clay rich in fossil fragments. The wine undergoes a malolactic fermentation and a post-fermentative maceration on the skins for 2 weeks to add richness and depth. It's then aged for 12 months in first, second and third use American and French 225 litre oak barrels. This Super Tuscan is worthy of your attention, from its ruby-violet gem glints in the glass to its finish as long as a Tuscan country road. It delivers an intense bouquet of black cherry, plum, graphite, dried tobacco leaves and dark spice. This robust red wine has remarkably polished tannins that yield to a supple, smooth texture. Incredible concentration and flavour at such a reasonable level of alcohol. Pair with truffle-inflected dishes and grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2021. 912956 13.50% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 94/100. July 6, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Ruffino Modus 2010, Tuscany, Italy: A gorgeous blend of 50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot grapes. This full-bodied, complex, rich red offers aromas of black cherry, smoke and dried herb aromas. Wonderfully concentrated with a long finish. Decant 2 hours. Remarkable rich, yet fresh and vibrant. Perfect for dinner parties. Be sure to decant for 2 hours. Drink: 2012-2019. 912956 13.50% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 94/100. September 28, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha 2013, Campo De Borja D.O., Spain: This winery is located south of Rioja and is comprised of 100% Garnacha grapes. The Garnacha grapes for this wine grow on old vines, which provides additional concentration and flavour. Great structure. 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. Lots of mocha and dark 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. A long, satisfying finish. Pair with grilled meats. The 2013 vintage of the Tres Picos offers solid value. Drink: 2015-2020. 273748 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 12, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2012, California, United States: Juicy, ripe, slap you on the back friendly Zinfnadel. So well made, so dependably good: like a great friend you've had since high school. Juicy, supple, smooth and full-bodied. Perfect for BBQ meats. Drink: 2014-2018. 359257 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

7 Deadly Old Vine Zinfandel 2012, Lodi, California, United States: Produced by Michael David Winery, this smoky Californian red wine offers campfire hickory smoke on the nose, perfect for telling ghost stories. Black fleshy fruit. Dark spice, full-bodied and supple. Perfect for barbecued meats and meat lovers pizza. Drink: 2013-2017. 59311 15% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. July 10, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review