Yalumba The Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: This robust Australian red wine appeals from the get-go. On the nose, fleshy ripe black plums and spice. On the palate satin smooth. This full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon is made by such a dependably great producer! Even when the reds are big and brooding they still have a palate lift and vibrancy at their heart. Loaded with blackberry, blackcurrant and berries. Pair with roast beef. Highly recommended. Drink: 2016-2022. 165829 13.80% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. November 26, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Yalumba Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Coonawarra, Australia: A terrific and vibrantly flavoured Australian Cabernet Sauvignon from the cool climate of Coonawarra. Great balance and restraint, yet there's no shortage of flavour and character. Black fruit, spice and smoke. Perfect for prime rib. Drink: 2016-2021. 460667 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 25, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Lenz Moser Prestige Gruner Veltliner 2015, Niederösterreich, Austria: A zesty, vibrant Austrian white wine made from Gruner Veltliner grapes, the country's iconic white wine varietal. Aromas and flavours of lime and white grapefruit. Clean and crisp with no oak. Lots of juicy, mouth-watering acidity to pair with fresh seafood and shellfish. Drink: 2016-2020. 71233 12.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 26, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Gerard Bertrand Grand Terroir Tautavel Grenache Syrah Carignan 2013, Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages, Midi, Languedoc A.C., France: Fleshy dark fruit, pepper and cedar forest plus on the nose of this fabulous southern French red wine. Full-bodied and fairly smooth but it will help to decant 2 hours. Terrific price for this savoury, mouth-watering red that will pair perfectly with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 272575 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. January 26, 2017 Best Beef Wine Full Review

La Ferme Du Mont 2012, Côtes Du Rhône A.C., France: This robust southern French red wine blend offers superb value and taste for the price point. Full-bodied with lots of savoury black fruit and smoky aromas and flavours. Robust with wild black tart cherries and woodland forest oak. Finishes with a kick of pepper. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2013-2017. 251645 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 22, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan De Dieu 2013, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhône A.C., France: This southern French red wine from the Rhone is brought to us by Plan De Dieu Aubert Frères. Tasty, full-bodied and delicious! Superb value: staggeringly great for the price. Aromas of cedar, black fruit, smoke and juicy black cherry. This wine is a blend of 70% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah grapes. This, my friends, is your party wine. It'll dance with anything on the grill. Drink: 2013-2017. 224592 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. April 16, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Château Cantenac 2012, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: The 2012 vintage was spectacular, and this baby needs cellar time as it has a lot of potential. Alluring aromas of wild blackberry, smoke, black currant and cassis. It's a blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2017-2022. 24430 14% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 91/100. March 4, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift 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

Banfi Rosso Di Montalcino 2014, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: Very dry with mostly earth and smoke... Not a lot of fruit here yet it's not thin. Good acidity for food such as tomato sauce and pasta. Drink: 2016-2020. 681262 14% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. January 27, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Te Pa Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: The cool climate of the Wairau Valley produces fresh, crisp Sauvignon Blanc. Aromas of lime and chives. Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2015-2017. 450668 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 14, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Pinot Noir 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Cherry-berry on the nose with mocha aromas from oak aging. Almost full-bodied and smooth. Love the balancing acidity. Perfect for grilled lamb. Drink: 2016-2018. 626390 13% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. July 10, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal 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

Waterkloof Seriously Cool Chenin Blanc 2014, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: A terrific South African Chenin Blanc from the biodynamic winery Waterkloof. Gorgeous white florals and citrus on the nose. Pair with roasted chicken. Drink: 2015-2018. 443382 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. April 2, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Rustenberg Wines Peter Barlow Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Stellenbosch, South Africa W.O., South Africa: A towering wine and massive structure supports fleshy ripe black fruit with great concentration: this full-bodied red wine features aromas and flavours of cassis, blackberry, blackcurrant. Classically styled, superbly crafted. Drink: 2013-2020. 425314 14.50% XD 750 mL  $50.00 Score: 93/100. February 9, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Rustenberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Full-bodied, savoury with dried herbs and dark fruit. Balanced and structured with a long finish. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2016-2020. 443374 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 20, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

La Crema Pinot Noir 2014, 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: 2017-2020. 719435 13.90% D 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 93/100. April 28, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Treana Marsanne Viognier 2009, Central Coast, California, United States: Love the richness and the viscous texture! Dried pineapple and apricot with layers and layers of lapping pleasure. Full-bodied with a long finish. Drink: 2012-2016. 11247 14.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review

Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir 2013, Dundee Hills, Oregon, United States: A splendid Oregonian Pinot Noir that is a benchmark for both the region and the grape. This silky red wine blends New World energy with Old World finesse and styling. Aromas of fleshy cherry, wild violets, earth and smoke. Pair with more of the same. Drink: 2015-2022. 961284 13.90% XD 750 mL  $60.00 Score: 94/100. September 3, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: I'm transported back to my favourite hand-crafted leather purse store in Napa. Love the nose on this wine ... it says, please come in and stay a while. Aromas of fleshy black fruit. Perfect for grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2021. 269357 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. April 20, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese 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

La Crema Panorama Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, California, United States: Terrific balance on this Californian Pinot Noir from very evidently a cool climate. Balanced, racy and exciting. No cherry fruit bomb here, thank-you, though it's generously flavoured. Pair with grilled or roasted chicken. Drink: 2015-2020. 417303 14.50% XD 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 94/100. December 12, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review