Wakefield Shiraz 2014, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Solid and full-bodied with big black fruit aromas. This terrific Australian Shiraz is tarry, spicy and peppery on the palate and finish. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2015-2020. 943787 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. February 9, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Tini Sangiovese 2013, Emilia-Romagna DOC, Italy: A medium-bodied smooth Italian red wine with lots of acidity. Some dark red fruit. Simple and straight-forward. Pair with cheese pizza. Drink: 2013-2016. 179432 12% XD 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 83/100. September 17, 2015 Full Review

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo 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. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: pasta in meat sauce, spicy sausages, grilled meats, game. Drink: 2016-2025. 963371 13% XD 1500 mL  $113.95 Score: 93/100. February 9, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Giuseppe Quintarelli Rosso Ca' Del Merlo 2007, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: You can smell the high alcohol on the nose though on the palate it's not evident given the weight and aromatic intensity of this wine. Black cherry liqueur and kirsch with smoke. This is a full-on blockbuster. Pair with brontosaurus burgers and pterodactyl wings. Drink: 2015-2019. 958595 15% D 750 mL  $99.95 Score: 90/100. March 19, 2016 Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Hamilton Russell Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2013 Dry 2013, Hemel-En-Aarde Valley, Walker Bay W.O., South Africa: Lavish fleshy ripe cherry aromas and flavours yet not simple or sweet. Complex, elegant and layered. Some dark spice on the finish. Silk texture. Chapter three of my second book (Unquenchable) includes a visit to this winery and dinner with the brilliant Anthony Hamilton Russell. Drink: 2015-2023. 999516 13.50% D 750 mL  $57.95 Score: 95/100. March 19, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Clos Malverne Le Café Pinotage 2012, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Gorgeous nose of dried herbs, coffee, leather, smoke and dry plum. Full-bodied, but smooth and perfectly balanced. Pair with roasted meats. Drink: 2016-2019. 666776 15% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. March 7, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Barón de Ley Reserva 2010, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: An oaky, full-bodied red with notes of dark red fruit and leather. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2015-2019. 958868 13.50% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 89/100. March 7, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review