Don Cristobal 1492 Barrel Selection Shiraz 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Aromas of dark fruit on the nose that build more strongly on the full-bodied palate of this Argentine red wine made from Shiraz grapes. This is a terrific wine for the price point and will drink well with a wide variety of hearty meat dishes. Finishes with dark spices and vibrant fleshy black fruit nuances. Drink: 2015-2017. 236133 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. September 19, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Penfolds Bin 2 Shiraz Mataro 2013, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: A full-bodied Australian red wine blend of traditional Rhone varieties: Shiraz (about 90%) and Mourvèdre (about 10%) grapes with terrific structure and depth. Judicious use of oak wraps around blackberries and some dark spice notes. The wine was aged in second use American oak barrels. A pleasantly long, dry finish. Another classic red from Australia. Perfect for grilled meats: smooth yet robust. Finishes with dark fruits, pepper and spice. Pair with braised meats or stew. Drink: 2015-2019. 468629 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. September 19, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz 2013, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: This is what elegance and restraint tastes like from Australia: French grammar school, Australian graduate studies by the consummate gentleman winemaker Peter Gago. Lovely aromas of mint, cassis, blackcurrant and blackberry with just enough toasty warmth from the oak. The 2013 vintage of Bin 128 is terrific, but don't expect a fruit bomb. Terrific layering, depth and complexity with a long finish. Pair with rare filet mignon. Drink: 2015-2019. 509919 14% XD 750 mL  $61.00 Score: 93/100. September 5, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Alkoomi Black Label Shiraz Viognier 2012, Frankland River, Western Australia, Australia: A full-bodied, blockbuster Aussie red wine with big, forward aromas of fleshy black plum and berries. Nicely wrapped in toasty oak. Much to enjoy here. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2018. 203166 13.80% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. October 24, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz 2013, South Australia, Australia: Crazy high alcohol but I love it and it's balanced within the context with this towering wine. Ultra-concentrated and intense Australian red wine from Sarah & Sparky Marquis: for those who want a blockbuster experience on the palate. Black fruit, smoke and rich fruitcake aromas on the nose. Full-bodied and supple with generous layers of flavour. Blueberries and blackberries on the finish. Loaded with black fruit, the 2013 vintage of The Boxer Shiraz offers blackberry jam and dark spice on the finish. Pair with a pepper steak or with gourmet burgers and all the fixings heaped high. Drink: 2015-2019. 246595 16.50% D 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 93/100. October 24, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2012, South Australia, Australia: This robust Australian Shiraz was matured for 13 months in second-use American oak hogshead barrels. The 2012 vintage of the Kalimna Bin 28 Shiraz offers rich aromas of ripe blackberry, cassis, anise and dark spice. Polished tannins. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2014-2019. 422782 15.50% XD 750 mL  $49.00 Score: 93/100. October 31, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Blissful Blue Cheese Wine Full Review

Yalumba The Scribbler Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Yalumba always delivers, and the 2012 vintage of this delicious Shiraz Cabernet blend is no exception! I love how they achieve brightness in even a dark full-bodied red. This one is simple gorgeous with layer after lapping layer of fleshy, round plums and berries. Perfect for movie night or with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2015-2018. 165811 14% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. November 12, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Two Hands Wines Lily's Garden Shiraz 2013, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Robust Australian red wine with towering black fruit flavours and made from the country's classic Shiraz grape. This winery has a long history in winemaking. Drink: 2015-2019. 162213 14% XD 750 mL  $54.95 Score: 90/100. October 31, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift 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

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

Tapestry Bg & V Shiraz 2012, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Big, black and beautiful with fleshy dark berries and plums in this blockbuster Australian red wine. Supple and juicy. Love it! More than 90% of the Shiraz grapes in this wine were grown in Tapestry’s Bakers Gully Vineyard with the remainder coming from top-rated local growers or vignerons, thus the name BG & V. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2018. 247155 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 7, 2015 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

The Lackey Kilikanoon Shiraz 2013, South Australia, Australia: This blockbuster Australian red wine is big and bold with tarry black fruit and lots of toasty oak. Black pepper finish. Pair with grilled meats. Despite being a heavyweight, this wine is also balanced and offers great layering of flavour and complexity. Polished tannins and a velvet mouth-feel. Drink: 2014-2019. 5199 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. April 4, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2012, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Concentrated pleasure with dark depths of fleshy black plums and blackberry fruit. What a package, especially for this price. Winemaker Elena Brooks apparently wears steel cap work boots every day but carries a pair of high heels in case of "emergencies" (you go girl!). Pair with t-rex burgers. Drink: 2014-2018. 269464 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 93/100. April 18, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Small Gully Mr. Black's Little Book Shiraz 2013, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: I love a little black book reading with a sympathetic robust red wine that has a big vocabulary when it comes to aromas and flavours, like this one! Rich and full-bodied with fleshy ripe blackberry, mint and black olive aromas on the nose. Layers and smooth, with polished tannins and a long finish. Terrific mouth-watering juiciness. You put on the jazz music and I'll pour the wine, deal? Drink: 2013-2017. 287979 15% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. May 2, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Brick Kiln Shiraz 2011, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied, chalky and dry with black fruit and smoke on the nose of this Australian red wine made from Shiraz grapes. Pair with hearty meat dishes. This wine was aged for 21 months in American oak barrels (85%) and small French barriques. Pair with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2017. 329979 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. May 2, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Two Hands Wines Brave Faces Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied, rich and complex with fleshy ripe cassis and wild blackberry aromas on the nose and palate of this robust Australian red wine blend Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro (aka Mourvèdre) also known as a GSM blend. A black plum, smoky finish. Nicely done! Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2019. 660035 14.80% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. August 22, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork 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

Oscar's Estate Vineyard Small Gully Wines Shiraz Viognier 2013, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: This could be the ultimate hamburger wine! Full-bodied, generous, juicy and crowd-pleasing: it's ready to get on the table beside all the fixins. Finishes with black raspberry, dark spice and vanilla smoke. Drink: 2014-2018. 287961 15% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 93/100. June 13, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Stella Bella Skuttlebutt Cabernet Shiraz 2011, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: This Australian blend of Cabernet and Shiraz is a real palate-grabber! Fleshy black plum, minty aromas in this red wine wonder. Walk down this tunnel of sensory pleasure ... brush your taste buds against the walls of caressing black fruit flavour. Smooth, deep, rich. This is definitely a Margaret River Shiraz Cabernet is worth trying, not just for the cool climate nuances but also for the rich layers of black fruit and dark spice. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2018. 58131 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. July 11, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Domaine Tournon Mathilda M. Chapoutier Shiraz 2012, Victoria, Australia: Loaded with black pepper, dark spice and intrigue on the nose of this beguiling, full-bodied red wine. This is an incredible price. Dark fruit, pepper and smoke on the finish. Pair with grilled meats and a map of Australia. Drink: 2014-2018. 327395 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. May 15, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Kilikanoon Killerman's Run Shiraz 2012, South Australia, Australia: Smoky, savoury, meaty and juicy with luscious layers of fleshy ripe black fruit aromas and lots of smoke. So great, especially for this price. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 925453 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. February 9, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Rolf Binder Hales Shiraz 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Here's a lip-smacking, delicious Australian red wine at a great price! Loaded with aromas of black fruit and dark spice, this shiraz over-delivers and floods the senses. You order the pizza, and I'll pour the wine. So easy-drinking, this wine gets my vote. Well crafted Australia Shiraz. Finishes with licorice and smoke. Drink: 2015-2018. 54239 14% D 750 mL  $52.25 Score: 91/100. August 8, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review

Two Hands Wines Brave Faces Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied, rich and complex with fleshy ripe cassis and wild blackberry aromas on the nose and palate of this robust Australian red wine blend Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro (aka Mourvèdre) also known as a GSM blend. A black plum, smoky finish. Nicely done! Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2011-2018. 660035 14.80% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. September 15, 2015 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Two Hands Wines Angels' Share Shiraz 2013, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Huge and towering, this blockbuster Australian red wine also has terrific balance, with the fleshy dark fruit aromas and structure to handle its heft. Decant 1-2 hours and pair with a juicy steak. Drink: 2015-2020. 9480 15.60% D 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 91/100. September 19, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review