Lionheart Of The Barossa Shiraz 2014, South Australia, Barossa, Australia: This full-bodied red wine has lip-smacking delicious aromas and flavours of black and purple fruit. Smooth and supple. Love the fact that this big shiraz is not filtered, giving us the full-on flavour experience. Try is with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2016-2022. 167189 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. April 24, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Lindemans Gentleman's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, South Australia, Australia: A terrific, full-bodied Australian red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Aromas of cassis, black currant and wild blackberry. This is a special edition wine named in honour of Lindemans Winery founder Dr. Henry Lindeman, who in 1843, with his wife Eliza, planted the first vines in the Hunter Valley, just south of Sydney. I love the old-fashioned label that reminds me of a Victorian sepia toned catalogue featuring Uncle Bertram's Exlirir for What Ales Yee and corsets for the modern woman. Pair with roast beef and yorkshire pudding. Drink: 2017-2020. 461533 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Oscar's Shiraz Viognier 2016, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Oscar's full-bodied Shiraz-Viognier red wine blend is a whack of black raspberry, dark fleshy plum, spice and smoky Madagascar vanilla flavours on the palate. Intense, smooth and delicious from the Barossa Valley. The label features a photo of Oscar Zimmerman and his brother seated under an apple tree, which still stands today, after a hard day's picking in what is now the Semaphore Block vineyard. Pair with bison burgers. Drink: 2019-2023. 287961 15% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. July 19, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

De Bortoli G.S. Pinot Noir 2018, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia: A silky and elegant Pinot Noir produced by De Bartoli in the Yarra Valley with grapes sourced from the Brookland Vineyard. Layered with dark cherry, red berry, raspberry and savoury herb flavours on the palate. GS is for "Gulf Station" and was the original pastoral holding of the Bell family who settled in the Yarra Valley in 1864. The site of today's De Bortoli vineyard was known as "the summer paddock". Delicious now. Pair with duck confit. Drink: 2020-2023. 15511 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. June 22, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Winery Old Vines Baco Noir 2015, Niagara, Ontario VQA, Canada: Simply amazing, especially at this price. This old vines Baco Noir from Niagara has all the stuffing you want but none of the heaviness. Aromas of black cherry and spice. Perfect for turkey dinner or roast chicken. Drink: 2016-2022. 459966 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red 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

Château Saint-Roch Chimères 2016, Midi A.P., France: So luscious! High alcohol but the wine doesn't taste hot: rich and full-bodied with complex layers of black fruit, hickory smoke and dried herbs. So savoury! Love the incredible range of styles that the Rhone region produces, like this intriguing red wine blend. Full-bodied and deeply savoury. Violets, black plum, deep dive black raspberry into a heart of welling darkness and satisfaction. Drink: 2018-2025. 119354 15% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. November 13, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Domaine Autrand Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2020, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: From the Côtes Du Rhône wine region, Domaine Autrand 2020 is an amazing value dry and fruity red wine blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah, rich and flavourful with black cherry, plum compote, garrigue herbs, anise and cracked black pepper spice generous and long on the palate. Drink: 2022-2026. 200030 14.20% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. September 10, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Xavier Vignon Côtes du Rhône 2017, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: A smooth and smoky, medium-plus-bodied Rhône Red with a blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre red wine grapes sourced from the southern Rhône. Juicy and supple on the palate with blueberry, dark cherry, sweet spice and savoury herb flavours with a lingering peppery, smoky mocha finish. Enjoy now and for the next five years with grilled meats. Drink: 2019-2024. 297317 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. November 7, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Renzo Masi Chianti Riserva Chianti 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A robust, rustic Chianti made from the classic Sangiovese grape. Aromas of rust, earth, tart cherry. Pair with grilled meats. Full-bodied, dry Chianti with aromas smoke, earth and dark fruit. Savoury, meaty and imminently satisfying. I'm thinking of this with pizza, lasagna or other pasta dishes with a spicy meat sauce. Yes please! Drink: 2016-2019. 969469 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. September 2, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Tedeschi Capitel Nicalò Valpolicella Superiore 2016, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Tedeschi's Capitel Nicalò Superiore 2016 is an elegant, medium-bodied wine with smooth tannins. Excellent value. The wine was matured in Slavonian oak. Look for mocha, espresso, black olive and cherry aromas and flavours on the palate. Pair with mature cheeses and charcuterie. Drink: 2018-2024. 984997 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Borsao Berola Garnacha Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Campo De Borja D.O., Spain: Savoury, meaty fleshy ripe black fruit. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 14 months. Chocolate, mocha and espresso on the nose and palate from generous oak aging and a firm tannic grip on the palate. Berola is the original name of the Monastery of Veruela dating back to the 12th century and was run by the Cistercian monks. This Spanish red wine is a blend of mostly Garnacha (Grenache), with some Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks. Pair with lamb in rosemary. Drink: 2016-2022. 371518 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. October 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Marqués de Cáceres Excellens Cuvée Especial Coleccion Privada Crianza 2018, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Marqués de Cáceres Excellens Crianza 2018 is excellent value at $18. This 100% Tempranillo is vegan-friendly, medium-bodied, fruity and bright with dark cherry, plum, savoury herbs, dark spices and textured with polished tannins. Very quaffable now. Drink: 2023-2029. 10684 14.70% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. April 29, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Cupcake Vineyards Red Velvet 2013, California, United States: Lots of sweet berries and chocolate on the nose and palate of this lavishly oaked Californian red wine. Pair with Mexican mole. Drink: 2013-2017. 260851 13.50% MD 750 mL  $15.45 Score: 86/100. November 11, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, California, United States: Juicy and savoury with enticing herbs and meaty notes mid-palate. Very intriguing. Full-bodied and smooth with some dark spices on the finish along with cedar brush. Highly recommended. Drink: 2017-2020. 444059 13.90% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. December 8, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review