Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz 2012, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: This is what elegance and restraint tastes like from Australia: French grammar school, Australian graduate studies by the consummate gentleman winemaker Peter Gago. This wine was matured for a year in French oak, 26% of which was new. Lovely aromas of mint, cassis, blackcurrant and blackberry with just enough toasty warmth from the oak. Drink: 2013-2019. 509919 14% D 750 mL  $61.00 Score: 94/100. November 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Blue Pyrenees Shiraz 2013, Victoria, Australia: Strong minty aromas wrapped in fleshy blackberries. Full-bodied and supple. Powerful, concentrated, deep and dark. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2015-2021. 935890 14.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 88/100. June 25, 2016 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Château Gloria Blend - Meritage 2009, Saint-Julien, Bordeaux A.C., France  259945 13% XD 750 mL  $74.85. November 20, 2014 Full Review

Masi Costasera Amarone Classico 2010, Veneto, Italy Drink: 2015-2020. 317057 15% XD 750 mL  $55.00. July 30, 2012 Full Review

Masi Costasera Amarone Classico 2011, Veneto, Italy: Gorgeous depth and complexity, especially after 2 hours decanting -- let this baby breathe! Aromas of black cherry, tar and brooding attitude. Pair with prime rib or the Fight Club. Drink: 2016-2025. 317057 15.10% XD 750 mL  $55.00 Score: 93/100. April 16, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Masi Campofiorin 2006, Verona, Italy: Love the black cherries with the mouth-watering streak of tar through them! Full-bodied and deep, bring you to you knees kind of wine. Masi knows how to make fabulous wines at every price point. 155051 13% XD 750 mL  $25.00 Score: 88/100. September 2, 2009 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review