Layer Cake Shiraz 2014, South Australia, Australia: Mostly liquid oak: mocha, espresso, black tar and more oak. Same company as the Layer Cake Primitivo from Italy. More grandfather stories on the back label. Drink: 2016-2020. 186197 14.90% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 87/100. May 28, 2016 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Anne de Laweiss Collection Pinot Gris 2012, Alsace A.C., France  106831 12.50% M 750 mL  $19.95. June 12, 2015 Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir La Clape Syrah Carignan Mourvèdre 2010, Coteaux Du Languedoc Midi A.P., France: A full-bodied, savoury southern French red wine blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre grapes. Aromas and flavours of fresh herbs, garrigue, blackberry and spice. Drink: 2014-2018. 370262 14% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. September 15, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Rendola Classic Wines Blended Table Red 2004, Igt, Tuscany, Italy: A full-bodied, smooth red with big aromas and flavours of chocolate, mocha and smoky oak. Some dark fruit. Almost works as a dessert wine. Try it with dark chocolate. Great price. Drink: 2013-2015. 341115 12.50% MD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 86/100. October 17, 2013 Full Review

Terre Puglia Luccarelli Primitivo 2013, IGT Puglia, Italy Drink: 2012-2016. 253856 14% D 750 mL  $9.70. June 22, 2012 Full Review

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2015, Alto Adige Trentino, Italy: No wonder this is one of the most popular Italian Pinot Grigios in the liquor store! Clean and crisp with lime zest and lemongrass. Lovely as an aperitif or pair with fresh seafood dishes. Drink: 2015-2018. 106450 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

12 Syrah (Waterkloof Circumstance) 2012, South Africa, South Africa  455782 14% XD 750 mL  $18.25. January 1, 2016 Full Review

Lander-Jenkins Spirit Hawk Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, California, United States: Smooth and full-bodied. Leads with chocolate, mocha, espresso and coffee from very generous oak aging. Some fleshy black fruit underneath. Finishes as sweet as it starts. Drink: 2016-2020. 411966 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. July 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review