Alta Vista Premium La Casa Del Ray Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Wow, this is a full-on Argentine red wine loaded with flavour and character! Aromas of fleshy blackberry, cassis and toasty oak. Gorgeous dark colour belies the concentration of this powerhouse that finishes long and satisfying. Superb value. It's big, but balanced and cries out for a brontosaurus burger, or another hearty meat dish. Drink: 2015-2018. 129957 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 12, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Salentein Reserve Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Round, polished tannins give a velvet mouth-feel. This wine was aged 12 months in French oak. A richly hued wine that finishes with black plum, mocha and vanilla spice and a lick of black pepper. Pair with game dishes and duck comfit. Drink: 2015-2017. 640854 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 12, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Catena Alta Historic Rows Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Coffee aromas on the nose with fleshy ripe blackberry and plum flavours on the palate. Full-bodied and smooth. Lovely, long espresso-anise finish. Truly one of Argentina's flagship wineries. Try it with rare tenderloin. Drink: 2015-2018. 982355 14% XD 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 93/100. December 12, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

d'Arenberg D'arry's Original Shiraz Grenache 2012, Mclaren Vale, Australia: This red wine is savoury, dark and delicious with chary, toasty oak and black fruit. Full-bodied and smooth with loads of sensory pleasure and made by one of Australia's most respected producers. Pair this wine with a pepper steak. Drink: 2015-2017. 942904 13.90% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. May 15, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger 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

Teusner The Riebke Shiraz 2013, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied Australian red wine made from the country's classic Shiraz grape. This blockbuster offers tart black fruit and toasty oak on the nose with a good grip on the palate. Barossa is Australia's heartland for Shiraz. This one offers great complexity and a long finish. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2015-2018. 48470 14.60% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 92/100. December 12, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Domaine du Colombier Chablis 2014, Burgundy A.C., France: This clean, crisp white wine comes to us from Guy Mothe et Ses Fils, prop.-récolt. Bright and vibrant aromas of lemon zest and white grapefruit. Terrific mouth-watering acidity for a variety of dishes. Not a trace of oak on this Old World Chardonnay. Classic and amazingly well-priced. This lemon-infused Chardonnay offers tremendous enjoyment, along with deep veins of minerality and zest. Try this ultra fresh wine with freshly caught haddock or sole. Drink: 2015-2018. 366419 12.50% XD 750 mL  $31.95 Score: 92/100. December 12, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Domaine Du Bois De Saint-Jean La Ballade Des Anglès Vacqueyras 2013, Rhône A.C., France: Extremely dark and chary black, almost not fruity, but more tarry flavours and smoke and black spice. Full-bodied and almost smooth. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2017. 437178 14% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 89/100. December 12, 2015 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Réserve Des Armoiries Demazet 2012, Côtes Du Rhône A.C., France: This full-bodied southern French red wine from the Rhone Valley is cedary with wild black fruit, cassis and blackcurrant. Excellent for the price. Robust and relatively smooth, though decant for 1 hour. Savoury and mouth-watering. Perfect for hearty meat dishes like prime rib. Drink: 2015-2019. 194886 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. December 12, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Dauvergne Ranvier 13 Grand Cotes Du Rhone Villages (Ranvier) 2013, Rhone, France  436907 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95. January 1, 2016 Full Review

Castelgiocondo Marchesi De' Frescobaldi Brunello Di Montalcino 2010, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Great concentration and depth of flavour on the palate. This blockbuster is in serious need of cellar time. This full-bodied red wine features aromas of blackberry, black plums, smoky oak and tar. It's fairly smooth, though this will improve with aging. Decant for 1-2 hours when you open it. A powerful and classic Italian red wine. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2019. 35295 14% XD 375 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. December 12, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Rivera Il Falcone Riserva 2009, Castel Del Monte, Puglia D.O.C., Italy: This robust Italian red wine is made in one of the more southerly wine regions of the country, where the grapes ripen to full flavour and depth. The 2009 vintage of the Rivera Il Falcone is a blend of mostly Nero di Troia grapes and some Montepulciano grapes. Savoury, smoky and brooding with fleshy black fruit aromas and flavours. Ultra-delicious and smooth already in texture. Southern Italy has undergone a quality revolution. Taste this red to see what I mean. Pair this wine with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2015-2018. 177295 13.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 91/100. November 12, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Momo Seresin Estate Pinot Noir 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Big and juicy New Zealand red wine, with pleasingly tart and vibrant cherry aromas and flavours in this kiwi pinot noir. Smooth and medium- to full-bodied. Very tasty. Mouth-watering acidity is fantastic for a range of dishes, from planked salmon to roast chicken. Drink: 2015-2018. 163972 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 6, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Small Parcels Spitfire Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: This is a more complex and richly woven Sauvignon Blanc than the winery's entry-level version. There's a longer pungency and persistence of flavours. Very mouth-filling and luscious with surprising lift and vibrancy. Winemaker Anthony is after more ripe tropical fruit in this expression, such as passion fruit, melon, and guava. So vibrant and expressive with clean slate and white citrus on the finish. Pair with mussels, oysters and scallops. Drink: 2014-2018. 38240 12.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. December 12, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Blissful Blue Cheese Wine Full Review

KWV Chardonnay 2013, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: A full-bodied, generous round South African Chardonnay with aromas of butterscotch and smoke. Well-priced and delicious. Pair with roasted chicken. Drink: 2014-2017. 328559 14.70% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. December 12, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Sonoma County, California, United States: Flavours of blackberry, cedar brush, blackcurrant, and vanilla oak on the nose of this classic Californian red wine, with a full-bodied weight on the palate. Firm tannins. Full-bodied and balanced cool-climate Californian Cabernet, with aromas of cassis and blackcurrant. Nicely integrated oak. Decant 1-2 hours and pair with a pepper steak or gourmet hamburgers. Finishes with notes of cocoa and wood spice. Drink: 2016-2021. 226944 13.80% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. December 30, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review