Château De L'ou Velours Noir 2011, Côtes Catalanes, Midi I.G.P., France: The 2011 vintage of this southern French red wine, the IGP Cotes Catalanes Velours Noir, is made from 100% Syrah grapes whose vines are planted in schist soils. Loaded with ripe blackberry and cassis aromas along with toasty oak. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 453290 14% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. November 12, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: A crisp, classic Champagne from one of the most respected producers. Toasty with freshly baked bread and crisp golden apple notes. Pair with fried chicken. 93054 12% XD 375 mL  $44.95 Score: 91/100. October 1, 2021 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Ardal Selección Especial Reserva 2006, Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain: Mature and lovely like a well-educated European man with a trust fund dipped in chocolate (mocha on the nose). The 2006 vintage was matured for 2 years in French and American oak. It's a blend of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Gorgeous aromas of cassis, tanned leather, spice and dried herbs. Pair with a flight in executive class as you laughingly toss back another glass and toast your good fortune. Drink: 2015-2021. 167700 14% XD 750 mL  $25.25 Score: 91/100. December 17, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Conde de Valdemar Gran Reserva Bodegas Valdemar Tempranillo Mazuelo Graciano 2007, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Opens with red currants, black cherry, cigar box and a back note of liquorice. Full-bodied with polished tannins and good acidity. A great wine to buy for the boss. Drink: 2010-2017. 114504 13% XD 750 mL  $30.00 Score: 91/100. July 23, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Beronia Reserva 2012, Rioja DOCa, Spain: Savoury, mouth-watering and tannic with attractive aromas of black fruit, smoke and toasty oak. This is a robust Spanish red wine blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo grapes. The wine was aged 18 months in French and American oak barrels then another 20 months in bottle before being released from the winery. Pair with pepperoni pizza. Drink: 2013-2018. 50203 14% XD 750 mL  $20.90 Score: 89/100. September 3, 2017 Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Torres Salmos Priorat 2015, Priorat D.O.C.A., Spain: From producer, Miguel Torres, Torres Salmos 2015 is a lush and full-bodied red wine from the Priorat wine region. The grapes for Salmos are planted on slopes of shale called "licorella stone." The name of "Salmos" is in honour of the monks of La Cartuja who first planted the vines in the Priorat region. This is a fragrant, spicy wine with velvety tannins, ripe black cherry savoury spice finishing long and satisfying. Drink: 2019-2025. 450734 14.50% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 94/100. July 8, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Beronia Reserva 2014, Rioja DOCa, Spain Drink: 2013-2018. 50203 14% XD 750 mL  $20.90. September 3, 2017 Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review