Susana Balbo Signature Malbec 2022, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Uco Valley, Mendoza wine region, Susana Balbo Signature 2022 is an unfined and unfiltered 100% Malbec. Produced from grapes sourced from high-elevation vineyards, the wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied and fragrant with ripe dark fruits, blueberry, sweet spice and chocolate flavours generous and fresh on the palate. The wine was aged in oak barrels (30% new) for 13 months. Drink: 2024-2030. 79798 14.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 95/100. December 14, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Norton Privada Family Blend 2021, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza Norton Privada Family Blend 2021 is produced from a red wine blend of 40% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot. Dry, full-bodied and even opulent on the nose with aromas of ripe blackberry, cassis, earthy violets and smoky vanilla flavours it is concentrated and rich on the palate with a long and sweet dried tobacco and spicy finish. Tannins are soft and rounded. Excellent now through 2031. Drink: 2024-2031. 400598 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. September 21, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Wakefield Jaraman Shiraz 2022, Clare Valley Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: From Clare Valley McLaren Vale, South Australia, Wakefield Jaraman 2022 Shiraz is robust, youthful and mouth filling with ripe dark cherry, blackberry, red plum, baking spice, chocolate, mint, anise and cedar brush spice flavours juicy on the palate. Tannins are structured and firm. Big, bold, juicy and very nicely balanced, enjoy it through 2034. Drink: 2024-2033. 377036 14.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 95/100. November 30, 2024 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Fogolar Grimsby Hillside Vineyard Riesling 2021, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula wine region, Fogolar Grimsby Hillside Vineyard 2021 Riesling is perfumed with citrus florals, ripe stone fruit, apple, lime zesty, briny mineral and ginger spice flavours matched with racy acidity and a long finish. Chill and enjoy it through 2031 with an equally juicy roast of pork. Drink: 2024-2031. 39764 9.10% M 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 94/100. October 5, 2024 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Rocca delle Macìe Riserva Chianti Classico 2021, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Rocca delle Macìe Riserva 2021 Chianti Classico is produced from sustainably grown Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Dry, medium-bodied, this is a mouthwatering red wine blend with dark cherry, spiced plum, earthy, meaty and menthol flavours supple and long on the palate. The wine was aged in French oak barrels for 24 months. If having tonight, decant it for a few hours and enjoy it with a meaty lasagne dish, or try it from 2026 when it will be showing its best through 2040. Drink: 2026-2040. 930966 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. November 30, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review