Penfolds Bin 2 Shiraz Mourvèdre 2014, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: A full-bodied Australian red wine blend of traditional Rhone varieties: Shiraz (about 90%) and Mourvèdre (about 10%) grapes with terrific structure and depth. Judicious use of oak wraps around blackberries and some dark spice notes. The wine was aged in second use American oak barrels. A pleasantly long, dry finish. Another classic red from Australia. Perfect for grilled meats: smooth yet robust. Finishes with dark fruits, pepper and spice. Pair with braised meats or stew. Drink: 2015-2025. 468629 14% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. February 9, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz 2014, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: The 2014 vintage of Bin 128 is terrific, but don't expect a fruit bomb. Terrific layering, depth and complexity with a long finish. This is what finesse and European styling with Australian sunshine power tastes like. Winemaker Peter Gago wins again. Lovely aromas of mint, cassis, blackcurrant and blackberry with just enough toasty warmth from the oak. Pair with rare filet mignon. Drink: 2016-2025. 509919 14.50% D 750 mL  $61.00 Score: 95/100. February 18, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review

Kilikanoon Wines Prodigal Grenache 2013, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: A gorgeous wine of great concentration of flavour and voluptuous texture. This wine doesn’t stop enticing you head first into the glass. Fleshy dark plums roll across your mouth followed by layers of fleshy berries. Drink: 2014-2022. 927582 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. March 4, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Peter Lehmann Wines Portrait Shiraz 2014, Barossa, Australia: Juicy black and purple plums aromas and flavours. Very rich and concentrated. The grapes come from an elevated region of the Barossa Valley and express that cooler vibrancy in the wine. Aromas of dark chocolate and black plum. This is a terrific wine, especially for the price. Pair with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2015-2022. 572875 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 7, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Montes Alpha Pinot Noir 2014, Casablanca Valley, Anconcagua Coast D.O., Chile: A vibrant, full-bodied pinot noir with fleshy ripe cherry and berry aromas. Its juicy and generous but balanced with some terrific acidity for planked salmon or roast chicken. Montes is a flagship producer for Chile, and their wines are always incredibly well priced in relation to their superb quality and taste. Try and see for yourself. Drink: 2017-2020. 143214 14.50% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. February 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône 2012, Cotes du Rhone, France: A superb southern French red wine from the Rhone Valley with gorgeous aromas of black cherry and cigar box. Guigal is one of the most respected winemakers in the region, and indeed, in the country. Full-bodied yet supple and smooth. Pair with grilled meats. Wow for the price. Drink: 2015-2020. 259721 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. January 11, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Chateau St. Roch Vielles Vignes Syrah Grenache 2014, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: Big, black and brooding: looking for a fight though not with your taste buds. This is a towering French red wine from the southern winemaking region of the country. Incredibly awesome price. Aromas of fleshy black fruit, tar, toasty oak and smoke. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2015-2022. 195107 1% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 92/100. June 24, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Grandes Serres Rocca Luna Beaumes De Venise 2014, Rhône A.O.P., France: Rich raspberry liqueur aromas on the nose and palate of this robust, smooth southern French red wine from the Rhone Valley. Grandes Serres is a Merchant-Artisan winery. Pair this wine with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2020. 434639 15% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. February 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Clarence Dillon Clarendelle Red 2012, Bordeaux A.O.C., France: A reasonably priced Bordeaux red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Aromas of black fruit, toasty oak and dark spice. Pair with a rare steak. Decant for 2 hours. Drink: 2014-2019. 28837 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 88/100. February 18, 2017 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Cap Insula 2013, Languedoc, Midi A.C., France: Vibrant, fresh and alive southern French red wine with juicy, seductive aromas of fleshy ripe black plums, blueberries and wild blackberries. Lip-smacking delicious. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2022. 474973 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 92/100. January 8, 2017 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Perrin Coudoulet De Beaucastel 2014, Cotes Du Rhone, Rhone A.C., France: In 1687, the wine estate of Pierre de Beaucastel was ennobled by King Louis XIV, and has continued its august heritage in the history of Rhone Valley winemaking. This is a spectacular southern French red wine with 30 hectares of vineyards planted just east of the flagship vineyard Chateau de Beaucastel in the Rhone Valley thus it's often called "baby Beaucastel." Full-bodied with fleshy ripe blackberry jam and black raspberry preserves aromas and flavours. Rich and layered. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2017-2025. 48884 13.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. January 8, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game 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

Gerard Bertrand Les Aspres Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre 2013, Côtes Du Roussillon, Roussillon A.C., France: This red wine blend is more rustic than the winery's Saint Chinian, but still delivers terrific flavour and texture. The blend is 50% Syrah, 40% Mourvèdre and 10% Grenache. The vines grow in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains. Pair with rack of lamb. Drink: 2016-2018. 413245 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. February 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Jean-Ernest Descombes Gamay 2012, Morgon, Burgundy A.C., France: Terrific aromas of black cherry and pepper on the nose. The palate is fleshy and rich and mouth-filling. Don't confuse this wine with Beaujolais nouveau: there's far more depth and complexity here. Perfect for movie night. Lots of mouth-watering acidity for a wide range of dishes from salmon to roast chicken and turkey. Drink: 2016-2018. 946186 13.50% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 91/100. January 27, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Dosnon Recolte Noire Brut Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: This bubbly is made from 100% Pinot Noir and vinified and aged in oak barrels. Rich and delicious with a great persistence of mousse and bubbles. Perfect for oysters. Drink: 2016-2022. 243899 12% XD 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 91/100. March 4, 2017 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Jean-Paul Dubost Climat Le Tracot 2015, Beaujolais Villages, Burgundy A.C., France: Lovely fleshy ripe dark cherries on the nose of this southern French red wine from Burgundy's Beaujolais region. Lots of mouth-watering acidity on the palate for tangy sauces and chicken. Drink: 2018-2020. 527051 12.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 1, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Terre Del Barolo Barolo 2011, Italy: Lots of mouth-watering acidity on the palate along with tart and sour cherry notes. The tannins are starting to integrate on this Nebbiolo grape based wine but it will still benefit from 1-2 hours decanting. Serve with roast beef. Drink: 2015-2019. 101246 14.50% XD 750 mL  $35.05 Score: 88/100. June 9, 2016 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Fontanafredda Gavi Di Gavi Cortese 2015, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: This savoury, juicy, mouth-watering Italian white wine from Fontanafredda is a tremendous Gavi di Gavi. Lots of vibrant acidity to whet your appetite for fresh seafood or as a chilled aperitif. The grapes are grown in the southeast region of Piedmont in the hills of northern Italy near the village of Gavi and made from the grape variety Cortese. A lovely straw hue in the glass. Finishes with lemon zest and green apple. Pair with soft cheeses and tapas. Drink: 2015-2019. 366948 12.50% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 91/100. March 4, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Fontodi Chianti Classico 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A terrifically juicy and well-made Italian red wine, with mouth-watering flavours of ripe blackberries and black raspberries on the nose of this DOCG red wine. Smoke wraps around the black heart of this wine and the finish is as long as a Tuscan sunset. Seductive notes of dark cherries and blackberries on the finish. Made from 100% Sangiovese grapes by the Manetti family. Great value. Tannic so decant 2 hours and/or give it more cellar time. Pair with spicy sausages. Drink: 2017-2022. 369446 14% XD 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 92/100. April 28, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Canonica A Cerreto Riserva Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: The winery's names translates to small chapel in the oak woodlands, and the estate is nestled in the hills of the Chianti Classico region near the town of Siena in Tuscany. The vineyards are planted at 1250 feet above sea level. An earthy, full-bodied wine with smoky dark red fruit and good, mouth-watering acidity. Best consumed with hearty dishes involving tomato sauce. Mixed spices and black raspberry on the finish. A wine to satisfy a savage thirst (for good wine). Drink: 2017-2021. 275867 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. April 28, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Lamole di Lamole Blue Label Chianti Classico 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A savoury, juicy, mouth-watering Italian red wine that leads with Sangiovese in the blend of grapes. Smoky with rich texture. Perfect for meaty dishes. Decant 1-2 hours. Drink: 2017-2023. 476317 13.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 92/100. April 4, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Bibbiano Chianti Classico 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Drink: 2014-2017. 168286 14% D 750 mL  $23.95. January 27, 2017 Full Review

Sordo Ravera Barolo 2012, Piedmont DOCG, Italy: Lovely! Could use more cellar time. Dark cherry, firm tannins with savoury herbs and tanned leather. Made from the Nebbiolo grape. Drink: 2018-2035. 14% D 750 mL  $39.00 Score: 93/100. September 28, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Marchesi di Barolo Zagara Moscato D'asti 2014, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: So pretty! Honeydew and sweet melon in this slightly fizzy Italian bubbly. Great after-dinner drink on it's own or with a fruit flan. Drink: 2014-2016. 168195 5% S 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. September 17, 2016 Best Value Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

La Pieve Barolo 2012, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: This full-bodied red wine offers enticing aromas of bitter dark fruit, tar, toasty and spice. Barolo wines are rarely priced this affordably, so give this Piedmont, Nebbiolo-based grape wine a try. The tannins are huge and there will be plenty of fruit here to bring balance. A real gripper but I like it! Big, black with a tarry streak through the middle. Black cherry resistance and some dark spices. Perfect for black magic nights. Barolo wines are great candidates for the cellar given their aging ability. Piedmont's Nebbiolo grapes provide firm tannins that support this character. The 2012 vintage was a warm one. Drink: 2016-2022. 213132 14.50% D 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 91/100. January 27, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Ramirez de la Piscina Crianza Tempranillo 2012, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Lots of toasty oak and Band-Aid on the nose (good thing) on this robust Spanish red wine. Loaded with black berries and wild tart woodland fruit with savoury cedar brush and garrigue and mystery. Meaty, and chompy. Drink with a fork. Great price. Steak please. Drink: 2015-2020. 383018 14% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 89/100. February 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review