Young Brute 2014, Wrattonbully, Australia: A juicy, robust, smooth Australian red wine blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes produced by the Casella family. Loaded with flavours of fleshy ripe purple and black plums, blueberries and toasty oak (but not too muck). Mouth-watering and mouth-filling: this wine packs a punch without being overpowering, which is quite remarkable for a young brute. A terrific regional expression of Wrattonbully which experience a windy but dry spring followed by a hot summer in 2014 for tremendous depth of ripening and flavour. A luscious finish with some eculypt and dark spice. Pair with a juicy steak or hamburgers. Drink: 2014-2017. 434654 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. February 7, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Mission Hill Family Estate Five Vineyards Cabernet Merlot 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: Lots of mocha and dark chocolate on the nose and palate from extensive oak aging. Robust and tannic, needs some cellar time and an hour of decanting. This full-bodied blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is sourced from five vineyards on the winery's estate. Dark fruit, tarry notes and smoky oak. Good with a rare steak. Drink: 2013-2017. 145102 13% XD 750 mL  $16.45 Score: 87/100. April 1, 2015 Full Review

Malivoire Wine Company Stouck Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Lincoln Lakeshore, Ontario VQA, Canada: Rich, savoury, dark, brooding and delicious!Mocha and smoke on the nose of this full-bodied Niagara red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Some grip on the palate. Decant 2 hours and pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 321836 14% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 92/100. June 16, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Gris Blanc Rosé 2015, Pays D'oc, Midi I.G.P., France: A pale ballet slipper pink, almost crystalline transparency in the glass. This southern French rosé is made from Grenache Noir and Grenache Gris grapes, thus Gris Blanc (grey-white) are hand-picked in the Roussillon region located in Tautavel between the Mediterranean sea and the Pyrenees mountains. The wine is matured on the fine lees for several weeks before bottling. Lovely mouth-watering acidity for fresh seafood salads. Finishes savoury with dried herbs and garrigue with some light racy cherry on the finish. Drink: 2015-2017. 14673 12.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. March 18, 2017 Best Value Rosé Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Apothic Dark 2014, California, United States: Sweet black cherry, mocha and fudge on the nose and palate of this full-bodied, smooth Californian red wine blend. Finishes with blueberry jam. Pair with Mexican mole. Drink: 2014-2016. 392654 14% M 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 86/100. October 26, 2015 Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Apothic Crush 2014, California, United States: Chocolate liqueur on the nose and palate of this Californian red wine with mocha, blackberry jam and sweet spices. Smooth and full-bodied. Drink: 2014-2017. 428599 14.50% M 750 mL  $16.15 Score: 85/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review