Cuvelier Los Andes Colección Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Uco Valley, Argentina: Savoury and meaty with terrific balance in this full-bodied red. Shows Old World finesse and styling backed up with the power and concentration of New World black fruit. Terrific! Drink: 2013-2018. 144014 15% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 93/100. May 14, 2016 Top Rated Red. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Magpie Estate The Sack Shiraz 2015, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Nice interplay of dark fruits across the palate on this mouth-filling Shiraz. Layers of flavour that coat the palate with a terrific texture and weight. Polished tannins add a suppleness and slippery smoothness to this wine. A hedonist's delight. Drink: 2015-2019. 94078 14% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. March 20, 2015 Top Rated Red. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz 2014, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Torbreck offers unbeatable value with this classic blend of Grenache Shiraz and Mourvèdre (GSM) with terrific structure and a long opulent finish as well. The GSM is full-bodied with fleshy black fruit, pepper, dark spice and smoke. Decant 1-2 hours. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2023. 927533 15.20% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 94/100. October 29, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

The Hidden Sea Shiraz 2013, South Australia, Australia: Lots of smoke and mocha on the nose from generous oak aging. Sweet blackberry and dark chocolate flavours on the palate of this full-bodied, smooth Australian red wine made from Shiraz grapes. Balanced acidity on the palate. Drink: 2014-2017. 402628 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.75 Score: 87/100. September 15, 2015 Full Review

John Glaetzer John's Blend Margarete's Shiraz 2010, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: Dark fruit and mint aromas on the nose of this benchmark Australian red wine that are engulfed by a flood of fleshy blackberries aromas and flavours on the palate. Quite a pleasant sensation. Full-bodied and luscious Shiraz. Supple with a long finish. This wine would be terrific with hearty meat dishes. A toasty finish. Drink: 2015-2018. 927657 14.50% XD 750 mL  $41.95 Score: 94/100. November 14, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Burning Kiln Winery Cabernet Franc 2012, Niagara, Ontario, Canada: This robust Niagara red wine uses a variation on the appassimento method traditionally used in northern Italy for Ripasso and Amarone style wines. The grapes for the wine are first dried in a tobacco kiln before being fermented to add richness, colour, flavour and depth to the wine. Drink: 2013-2018. 310268 14.40% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 89/100. November 15, 2014 Full Review

Featherstone Joy Premium Cuvée Sparkling 2008, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Remarkably toasty and robust -- reminds me of Bollinger Champagne, but this has its own story. Toasted bread and crisp orchard fruit. Perfect as an aperitif or companion to shellfish or seafood. Drink: 2010-2014. 310334 12.50% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 93/100. February 2, 2013 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

L'expression De Margaux 2010, Margaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: A remarkably terrific Bordeaux, especially at this price. Fabulous vintage. Aromas of blackcurrant, cassis and wild blackberry. Dark spice on the finish. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2012-2020. 431734 14% XD 750 mL  $40.95 Score: 92/100. September 3, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

La Carte Lieu-Dit 2013, Mâcon-Lugny, Burgundy A.C., France: This spritely, single vineyard Old World Chardonnay brings with it a fresh spring day in a sun-dappled orchard of white peaches brushed with spring rain. Lovely. Medium-bodied and perfect for seafood dishes. Vibrant minerality that's perfect for sushi and goat cheese. Drink: 2013-2017. 365007 13% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 87/100. September 3, 2016 Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Tarlant Zero Brut Nature Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: Aged character rather than fresh: toasted almond with some golden amber aromas. For those who love aged champagne. Drink: 2016-2017. 996264 12% XD 750 mL  $57.95 Score: 90/100. April 30, 2016 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

William Fevre Montmains Chablis 2012, Burgundy A.C., France: Clean and fresh unoaked Chardonnay from the northern Burgundian region of Chablis. This premier cru (1ER CRU) is a very reputable producer of the genre. Pair with shellfish and fresh seafood or pasta in cream sauces. Drink: 2013-2019. 977587 12.50% XD 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 90/100. January 24, 2015 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils Peyre Blanche Cairanne 2013, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages A.C., France: An amazing wine for the money! This robust French red offers fleshy black cherry, anise, smoke and dark spices. Pair it with roast beef. Drink: 2015-2019. 650960 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. September 19, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Les Amouriers Signature Vacqueyras 2012, Rhône A.P., France: Gorgeously balanced, intriguing, deep, rich and complex French red wine. Aromas of wild black fruit and smoke. Pair with braised meats. Drink: 2014-2019. 381038 14.50% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 91/100. January 26, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Hecht & Bannier Minervois 2013, Languedoc, Midi A.C., France: Blackberry liqueur richness on the nose and palate with black plum preserves, though this robust red wine doesn't come off as sweet. Black as night and just as mysteriously exciting. Full-bodied with layers of black velvet to caress your senses and imagination. Pair with hearty meat dishes and hearty love affairs. Syrah leads in this red wine blend that also has Grenache and Carignan grapes. Finishes with smoky-great blackberry and black raspberry notes. Try it with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2018. 17764 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 8, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Domaine De La Colline Saint-Jean Vacqueyras 2012, Rhône A.C., France: A rich, deep southern French red wine with cherry liquor and cassis notes. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2016-2022. 38661 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. February 8, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Marziano Abbona Terlo Ravera Barolo 2008, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: As brooding as Bach, as dark as Heathcliffe: this is a towering monument to all dark forces that move us to delight. Tannic, yes so it could use cellar time and certainly decant 1-2 hours when opening it. Dark fruit, tar, violets and truffles comingle and delight. Drink: 2014-2022. 67918 14% XD 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 91/100. May 24, 2014 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Tenuta Di Castiglioni 2013, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: A blockbuster blend of Cabernet and Merlot grapes with a splash of Sangiovese from northern Italy. The 2013 vintage is very fresh, more so than the 2012 vintage (which was a strong one). A lot of elegance in the glass here. Pair with braised beef. Drink: 2016-2021. 145920 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. October 17, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Saracco Moscato D'asti 2014, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Fresh honeysuckle and apple blossom in this lovely, lovely, low alcohol, slightly fizzy dessert wine. Beautiful. Try it with biscotti, fruit flan or on its own. Drink: 2014-2016. 106385 5.50% M 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. November 28, 2015 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review

Bolgheri Viticcio I Greppi Greppicante Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc 2007, D.O.C., Tuscany, Italy  170381 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95. September 4, 2008 Full Review

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Le Volte Merlot Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: The double magnum size of this wine that's equivalent to four regular 750 ml bottles. Full-bodied with black fruit and mouth-watering acidity. This is the second label of the Super Tuscan producer Ornellaia. This red wine is a blend of 50% Merlot, 30% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The wine was matured for 1 year in French oak. Finishes with leafy blackberry fruit, spiced red fruit and cassis, with fresh earth. Pair it with a medallion of tenderloin in a reduced red wine sauce. Decant for 1-2 hours. Great cellar wine. Drink: 2018-2024. 51474 13% D 3000 mL  $134.95 Score: 93/100. November 12, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Waimea Estates Classic Riesling 2014, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand: Here's what New Zealand Riesling is all about: depth of flavour, laser focus, yet incredibly elegant. Notes of white stone fruit from start to finish. Drink: 2014-2019. 408666 12% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. May 2, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Te Kairanga Pinot Noir 2013, Martinborough, North Island, New Zealand: Rich cherry-berry on the nose and palate of this luscious, full-bodied Pinot Noir with unusually high alcohol (though it doesn't taste hot). Layers of satin berry pleasure. Pair with tuna or swordfish. Drink: 2014-2018. 744946 14% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 90/100. April 20, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Cálem 10-Year-Old Tawny Port, Douro D.O.P., Portugal: A gorgeous tawny port with rich layers of caramel and toffee. Perfect for after dinner on its own or with crème brûlée. Drink: 2023-2026. 248542 20% S 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. February 9, 2017 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Chapel Red Robertson Winery Robertson, Afrique Du Sud, South Africa   750 mL  $9.75. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Langa Pi-3.1415 Concejón 2012, Calatayud D.O., Spain: Dark chocolate, mocha and espresso on the nose followed by fleshy ripe blackberries on the palate. Full-bodied and smooth. Drink: 2015-2020. 313841 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 88/100. April 2, 2016 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Rotllán Torra Vina D'alta Qualitat 2010, Priorato D.O.C., Spain: This Spanish Crianza is savoury and juicy with great complexity and depth. Smooth and full-bodied with lusciously ripe and fleshy dark berries. If you haven't tried many wines from the Priorat region of Spain, this is a great place to start. This wine needs no coaxing out of the glass. Decant for 1-2 hours. This full-bodied red wine pairs well with steak. Drink: 2013-2018. 267989 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. February 8, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Monasterio de las Viñas Reserva 2008, Cariñena D.O., Spain: Juicy and mouth-watering with aromas of tanned leather and cigar box. Supple and smooth. Ready to drink now with grilled lamb. Drink: 2014-2018. 166579 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. September 17, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Oakville, Napa Valley, California, United States: The Far Niente winery was established back in 1885 and sadly was abandoned during Prohibition in 1919. Sixty years later Beth and Gil Nickel bought the estate and revitalized it. The name translates to a far-away, mythical, magical place. This is a spectacular Californian Cabernet that has a well-deserved cult following among wine lovers. Layers of black plums, blackberry, kirsch and cedar smoke. Smoothly textured with silky tannins and a long, lovely finish. Pair with rare filet mignon. Great gift wine. Drink: 2018-2028. 539098 14.50% D 750 mL  $285.00 Score: 95/100. November 26, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Bogle Winery Essential 2014, California, United States: A rich Californian red wine blend with aromas of mocha and coffee from toasty oak aging plus dark fleshy ripe fruit on the palate and finish. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 394452 13.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. January 27, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Joel Gott Wines 815 Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: Juicy and savoury with enticing herbs and meaty notes mid-palate. Very intriguing. Full-bodied and smooth with some dark spices on the finish along with cedar brush. Highly recommended. Drink: 2014-2019. 444059 13.90% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. December 30, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Blissful Blue Cheese Wine Full Review

Michael David Petite Petit 2013, Lodi, California, United States: Full-bodied, with rich aromas of mocha and dark chocolate with black fruit on the nose. Finishes with anise, coffee and spice. This wine mostly Petite Sirah with a small amount of Petit Verdot grapes in the blend. Pair with grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2015-2018. 213017 14.50% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 90/100. December 12, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

La Crema Pinot Noir 2013, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Fleshy cherry and dark spice with a long, naughty finish on this California Pinot Noir. Medium-bodied and satin smooth like lingerie. A supple red wine with cherry-berry mouth-filling wonder and flavours. Just enough oak for hedonists. Layered yet not heavy. This pinot has been one of my favourites for years. Satin seduction in a glass. Pair with roasted turkey or chicken. Drink: 2015-2018. 719435 13.90% D 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 93/100. October 1, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review