Trapiche Gran Medalla Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: A wine for hedonists: layered, complex, juicy and sumptuous. Aromas of fleshy black plums and smoke. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2016-2021. 467977 14% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 95/100. April 26, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Alamos The Wines Of Catena Torrontés 2016, Salta, Argentina: The floral, aromatic white wine offers great sipping pleasure as an aperitif or companion to fresh seafood. Medium-bodied with good acidity. Drink: 2016-2018. 81539 13% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. August 27, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Dandelion Vineyards Lioness Shiraz 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied, robust and rustic with full-throttle black fruit, smoke, oak and spice aromas. Polished tannins and a long finish. This single vineyard Australian red wine is made from the Shiraz grape. These winemakers see the devil in the weeds, allowing dandelions to grow among the vine as they suppress other weeds and provide nutritious mulch. The "wishing clocks" of white seed in the spring provide new life. The Shiraz grapes are sourced form a single vineyard in the foothills of the McLaren Vale. The vines are planted in ironstone pebble laden with clay loam, over ancient Kurrajong Formation geology of silica cemented conglomerate ideally suited to grow Shiraz. Bunches are hand-picked in mid-March and fermented together in open top fermenters with ambient yeast and hand plunging for 12 days before basket pressing and aging in mostly French oak barriques before bottling without fining. Decant 1 hour and pair with rare steak. Drink: 2016-2019. 357475 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. February 18, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Small Gully Mr. Black's Little Book Shiraz 2014, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: I love a little black book reading with a sympathetic robust red wine that has a big vocabulary when it comes to aromas and flavours, like this one! Rich and full-bodied with fleshy ripe blackberry, mint and black olive aromas on the nose. Layers and smooth, with polished tannins and a long finish. Terrific mouth-watering juiciness. You put on the jazz music and I'll pour the wine, deal? Drink: 2014-2020. 287979 15% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. February 7, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Yalumba Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Coonawarra, Australia: A terrific and vibrantly flavoured Australian Cabernet Sauvignon from the cool climate of Coonawarra. Great balance and restraint, yet there's no shortage of flavour and character. Black fruit, spice and smoke. Perfect for prime rib. Drink: 2016-2021. 460667 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 25, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Yalumba The Y Series Viognier 2016, South Australia, Australia: A lovely, floral white wine from Australia made by one of the best producers of Viognier in the country. Pair with mild curries. Drink: 2017-2020. 470062 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.00 Score: 91/100. April 25, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Domaine Galévan Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2014, Rhône A.C., France: Dried herbs and dark spices co-mingle on the nose to reveal black juicy fruit and smoke on the palate. Full-bodied, rich and delicious. Drink: 2017-2022. 251603 14.50% XD 750 mL  $54.95 Score: 92/100. April 4, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Pierre Sparr Réserve Gewürztraminer 2016, Alsace A.C., France: A terrific Alsatian white wine with classic Gewürztraminer aromas of lychee, rosewater, grapefruit and baking spice. Pair with spicy and Asian dishes. Drink: 2017-2021. 747600 13.50% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. November 9, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Domaine Des Carteresses Tavel Rosé 2016, Rhône A.C., France: Field fresh raspberries greet you on the nose followed by some watermelon and red grapefruit. This is truly liquid refreshment, with a lovely sunset thrown into the glass as extra. This is a wide-ranging and all-embracing rose that will please many people, but especially you. Drink: 2017-2019. 739474 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. May 15, 2017 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Lafage 2014, Cotes Catalanes, Roussillon I.G.P., France: Seductive fleshy blackberry and black on the nose and palate of this full-bodied, supple French red wine that's a blend of syrah and Grenache grapes. The vines are planted on south-facing terraces at the foot of the Pyrenees, Cote Sud translates to South Side. The white sister wine of this red is called Cote Est or East Side... sounds like a Broadway musical. Eastside Story ;) This southern French red wine was matured in concrete tanks. This wine will reward short-term cellaring of a few years. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2021. 395236 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 92/100. March 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Château d'Aquéria Tavel Rosé 2016, Rhône A.P., France: One of the best French roses to hit the liquor store every year, consistently great. Gorgeous and richly complex with fleshy ripe field strawberries. Full-bodied for rose yet perfectly balanced. Pair with planked salmon. So lovely. Drink: 2016-2019. 319368 14% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. May 15, 2017 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Château Larroque 2012, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: A full-bodied, classic Bordeaux from the strong 2012 vintage. Firm tannins so decant 1-2 hours. Blackened fruit, toasty oak and cigar box. In 1979, Marie-Christine daughter of Henri Ducourt bought this estate on the Left Bank of Bordeaux just outside of the Graves region. It has 60 hectares of vines and the Chateau, originally built in 1348, has been renovated. Drink: 2017-2022. 92536 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Bouchard Pere & Fils Pouilly-Fuisse 2015, Burgundy, France: Lovely green apple notes and mouth-watering acidity in this Old World Burgundian Chardonnay. Racy acidity for roast chicken. This winery has been making wine since 1731. Drink: 2015-2020. 56580 13% XD 750 mL  $46.95 Score: 90/100. February 26, 2018 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Saint Aix Rosé 2016, Coteaux D'aix En Provence A.P., France: Lovely and light bodied with notes of spring flowers and raspberries. Racy and exciting acidity on the palate. Pair with grilled seafood. Drink: 2016-2018. 451906 13% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. July 22, 2017 Top Rated Rosé. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Château Vrai Caillou 2012, Bordeaux A.C., France: A phenomenal value for the price! You just don't get Bordeaux this good this inexpensive. Aromas of cassis, wild black currant and smoke. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2016-2021. 348292 12.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. April 25, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Pierre Sparr Brut Rosé Crémant D'alsace, Alsace A.C., France: Superb quality and taste for the price of this French rosé sparkling wine! Toasty with some field raspberry notes. Bone-dry and refreshing. Here's your summer party rosé bubbly. Bring it on! A terrific producer and well-known in Alsace and around the world. Pair with grilled fish. Drink: 2022-2024. 39016 12% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 10, 2022 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Château Cantenac 2012, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: The 2012 vintage was spectacular, and this baby needs cellar time as it has a lot of potential. Alluring aromas of wild blackberry, smoke, black currant and cassis. It's a blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2017-2022. 24430 14% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 91/100. March 4, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Château Bonnin Pichon 2014, Lussac Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: A terrifically rich and layered Bordeaux wine at a great price. Complex and concentrated, this Merlot-driven French wine blend offers attractive aromas of cassis, black currant and black plum. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2021. 280008 13% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. March 4, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

E. Guigal Chateauneuf-Du-Pape 2011, Southern Rhône, Rhone A.C., France: The 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape is a robust southern French red wine blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre grapes. The wine was aged 24 months in large oak barrels (foudre) before bottling. The 2010 vintage of this Châteauneuf du Pape is robust and fully flavoured with blackberry liqueur and smoke. Complex, rich, deep and long on the finish. A real wow wine that would be a great gift. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2017-2025. 727503 14% D 750 mL  $69.00 Score: 94/100. March 18, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

E. Guigal Gigondas Grenache Mourvèdre Syrah 2013, Rhone A.C., France: This savoury, juicy French red wine blend of 70% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre and 5% Syrah grapes is stunning! Aromas of fleshy black fruit, pepper, dark spices and some smoke. Underbrush and black raspberry weave through the long finish. Full-bodied weight yet perfectly balanced. Pair with brisket. Drink: 2017-2025. 331900 14% XD 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 93/100. March 18, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

E. Guigal 2015, Cotes Du Rhone, Rhone A.C., France: In the style of highly aromatic wines like Torrontes. Fragrant and floral and expressively aromatic French white wine from the Rhone Valley. Pair with Asian dishes. Drink: 2016-2019. 290296 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. March 18, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Syrah Grenache 2013, Languedoc, Midi A.P., France: Savoury and juicy with meaty, dark spice character. Amazing QPR: quality price ratio. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2017-2020. 413237 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. September 16, 2017 Best Value Red. Voluptuous Veal 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

Louis Latour Domaine De Valmoissine Pinot Noir 2013, Var, Provence I.G.P., France: A smooth, silky, medium-bodied Pinot Noir from the Var region of Provence in southern France. Ripe fleshy cherries. Perfect for roast chicken. Great value. Drink: 2014-2018. 714451 14% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 90/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Boutari Moschofilero 2015, Mantinia, Greece: A melon-fresh Greek white wine with lots of lip-smacking pleasure. Serve as a chilled aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2015-2018. 172387 11.50% D 750 mL  $16.15 Score: 89/100. April 25, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Storia Antica Superiore Valpolicella Ripasso 2014, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Generous oak is well woven with rich black fruit. Savoury, dark and delicious with full-bodied weight and incredible concentration of flavour. Long finish. Great wine. Pair with rich meat dishes. Drink: 2017-2021. 273672 14% D 750 mL  $18.25 Score: 91/100. March 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Masi Costasera Riserva Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2011, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Lovely, rich and dark with toasty, smoky goodness. Black fruit and cigar box with some coffee notes. So delicious. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2020. 324137 15% D 750 mL  $84.95 Score: 95/100. February 9, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Bolla Le Origini Amarone Valpolicella Classico 2008, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Big, black and brooding with dark, rich black fruit, tar, smoke. Full-bodied with a full-bodied finish. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2017-2020. 204792 15.50% D 750 mL  $53.95 Score: 92/100. March 4, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork 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

Ruffino Modus 2013, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: The 2013 vintage of this rich, full-bodied Italian red wine is a blend of 50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot grapes. The vines are planted primarily in the vineyards of Ruffino's estates of Poggio Casciano and Santedame, which is hilly clay rich in fossil fragments. The wine undergoes a malolactic fermentation and a post-fermentative maceration on the skins for 2 weeks to add richness and depth. It's then aged for 12 months in first, second and third use American and French 225 litre oak barrels. This Super Tuscan is worthy of your attention, from its ruby-violet gem glints in the glass to its finish as long as a Tuscan country road. It delivers an intense bouquet of black cherry, plum, graphite, dried tobacco leaves and dark spice. This robust red wine has remarkably polished tannins that yield to a supple, smooth texture. Incredible concentration and flavour at such a reasonable level of alcohol. Pair with truffle-inflected dishes and grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2023. 912956 13.50% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 94/100. April 25, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Rosé 2016, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Don't let the brilliant strawberry hue of this rosé fool you: this wine is bone dry and bursting with refreshment. Aromas of tiny flavour-packed field berries and a lick of orange zest on the finish. Perfect as a chilled aperitif or pair it with seafood, shellfish, salads and more rosé, of course. Previously, this wine has also been bottled in rounded shoulder bottle (like those for Cabernet) with the label name Pansy! Highly recommended. Drink: 2016-2018. 650325 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. September 5, 2017 Best Value Rosé Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Oyster Bay Pinot Grigio 2015, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Cool climate viticulture from the North Island shows through in this zesty Pinot Grigio. Bone-dry with lime lift through the mid-palate. Good mouth-watering acidity for seafood or an aperitif. Zippy and refreshing with aromas of lime and grapefruit. Ends on an up note of lime and lemon zest and springtime energy. Drink: 2015-2017. 326090 12% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. February 9, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Honoro Vera Bodegas Ateca Garnacha 2015, Calatayud D.O., Spain: A full-bodied Spanish red wine with aromas of chocolate, mocha, and black fruit. Good acidity. Finishes with sweet black plums. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2019. 440867 14.50% XD 750 mL  $12.85 Score: 88/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Torres Vina Esmeralda Rosé 2016, Catalun, Spain: As pretty and floral as their white wine. Aromas of rose petals and spring sunshine. Light to medium-bodied with just enough acidity to awaken the taste buds for fresh seafood. Lovely Drink: 2016-2018. 490920 12.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 91/100. April 4, 2017 Best Value Rosé Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Torres Celeste Crianza 2012, Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain: Juicy, dark and delicious! Big black fleshy fruit wrapped in a smoky blanket. Terrific for this price. The finish is saturated with dark fruit flavours and aromas that provoke the desire for another glass. A perfect pairing for The Good Wife. Polished tannins with a long finish. Drink: 2017-2020. 210872 14.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 90/100. April 4, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Clos du Bois Sonoma Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Savoury, dark and brooding with luscious layers of flavour. Classic Sonoma cool climate character. This robust Californian cabernet has that classic signature of black fruit, smoke and toasty oak all wrapped into a supremely satisfying package. Drink: 2017-2020. 54080 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. January 5, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Brazin (B)Old Vine Zinfandel 2014, Lodi, California, United States: A blockbuster California Zin: smoky, juicy and rockin with black fruit flavour. Yes please! A terrific, full-bodied Californian Zinfandel with classic aromas of black and purple plums wrapped in smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2022. 256750 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. May 15, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Cline Pinot Noir 2015, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: This Pinot is coming of age: complex and spicy. Cool-climate character shows through with those protective foggy mornings and afternoon sunshine bliss. The wine is aged for 7 months in 40% new medium toast French oak. Fleshy ripe and sweet cherry and field berries with some mocha from oak aging. Full-bodied and satin smooth. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2016-2021. 329649 14% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 90/100. May 15, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Argyle Pinot Noir 2014, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: Cedar hedge and night-time fireflies that fly around your closed eyes against the star-studded sky as the fire dies. Medium-bodied and ultra smooth with fleshy cherry flavour. Pair with a sigh. Drink: 2015-2020. 909499 13.90% D 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 91/100. April 4, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Robert Mondavi Winery Fume Blanc 2015, Napa Valley, California, United States: Aromas of lemongrass, smoke and citrus on the nose. Crisp and vibrant on the palate. Long finish. Medium-bodied. Perfect for halibut or shellfish. Drink: 2016-2019. 221887 14.50% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 91/100. May 26, 2018 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Charles & Charles Chardonnay 2015, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: Campfire smoky, robust and luscious with golden apple on the palate. Long finish. Toasty from generous oak aging. This robust Californian Chardonnay would be perfect with grilled chicken or seafood. Great summer white wine by the barbecue. Drink: 2015-2018. 394734 13.90% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Beringer Chardonnay 2015, Napa Valley, California, United States: A luscious, full-bodied Chardonnay with lovely aromas of peach, pear and butterscotch. Layers of pleasure, yet it's not heavy at all. Pair with lobster in melted butter. Drink: 2015-2021. 84988 14.10% D 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 91/100. April 25, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Gris 2015, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: A superb Oregonian white wine from the state's iconic white grape Pinot Gris. The vines are planted in the northern Willamette Valley and the winery operates under gravity flow for gentle treatment of the grapes and juice. Aromas of white peach. Pair with seafood. Drink: 2016-2020. 955906 13% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. April 4, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel 2015, Contra Costa County, Central Coast, California, United States: Cline's Zinfandel grapes are sourced from dry-farmed vines planted more than 100 years ago, thus deserving the name Ancient Vines. The depth and concentration of that aging vine wisdom shows in the glass. Notes of blackberry and toasty, black fruit, tar, smoke and toasty oak. Full-bodied. Perfect for BBQ meats and a campfire. This is a truly mouth-filling wine. Big, long finish like a Broadway number... it's a dazzling kick-line for the senses. Warm, sunny days and cool nights along the San Joaquin and Sacramento Rivers provide unique growing conditions to produce robust, intense red wines. Drink: 2017-2019. 719211 15% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. April 4, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Hogue Cellars Riesling 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Brothers and co-owners Mike and Gary Hogue partner well with this terrific and vibrant Washington white wine, which they started in 1982 in the Columbia Valley. Solid value from this fresh, well-made wine. Aromas of field daisies, white peach and apricot. Light-bodied and carefree. Finishes with tasty, lip-smacking notes of tangerine. Pair with mild to medium curries and spices. Closed with a screwcap. Drink: 2015-2022. 363291 11.80% MD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. April 4, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Folie À Deux Folie À Deux Winery Pinot Noir 2014, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Cherry berry fruit and plush liquid opulence that's not too sweet and beautifully balanced with terrific mouth-watering acidity for food like roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2015-2021. 392274 14.20% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 92/100. April 25, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Napa Cellars Merlot 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: A full-bodied, solidly made Merlot from Napa Cellars. Classic aromas of black plum and berries. Supple and smooth. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2015-2021. 447300 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. January 20, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

SeaGlass Pinot Noir 2015, Santa Barbara, California, United States: A joyously vibrant and energetic Californian Pinot Noir from the heartland of where the movie Sideways was filmed in Santa Barbara. Lip-smacking delicious cherry aromas and flavours. Medium-bodied and silky smooth. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2015-2019. 539163 13.50% D 750 mL  $20.75 Score: 92/100. April 25, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Joel Gott Pinot Noir 2015, Santa Barbara, California, United States: Rich, layered and luxurious Californian Pinot Noir with a satin smooth texture. Aromas of ripe cherry and strawberry. Pair with game birds. Drink: 2015-2022. 13.90% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 91/100. April 25, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Joel Gott Wines Grenache 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: A voluptuous and richly texture Californian red wine made from the Grenache grape. Loaded with dark berries and smoke. Decant 1-2 hours and pair with grilled lamb. Drink: 2015-2021. 14.10% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 91/100. April 25, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Napa Cellars Pinot Noir 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: A classic Napa Valley Pinot Noir with fleshy ripe cherries and strawberries balanced with a racy acidity. Ideal for roast chicken and veal. Drink: 2015-2022. 147272 14.20% XD 750 mL  $31.95 Score: 92/100. April 25, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Taken 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: A smoky, gorgeous Californian wine from the heart of Napa Valley. This blockbuster has towering dimensions and incredible depth and length of finish. Black fruit and pepper. Pair with rare steak. Drink: 2016-2025. 14.30% XD 750 mL  $57.95 Score: 93/100. April 25, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Terra d'Oro Zinfandel 2015, Amador County, California, United States: Juicy and smoky with fleshy ripe blackberries. Full-bodied and smooth. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2015-2020. 429225 14.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. April 25, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Beringer Luminus Chardonnay 2014, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California, United States: A gorgeous Californian Chardonnay with classic aromas of butterscotch, green apple and toast. Full-bodied and layered. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2016-2022. 395699 14.30% XD 750 mL  $55.95 Score: 93/100. April 25, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Joel Gott Wines Unoaked Chardonnay 2015, California, United States: Butterscotch and toffee on the nose and palate of this richly layered, full-bodied Californian Chardonnay. Finishes with notes of banana and baking spice. So voluptuous: it's hard to believe there's no oak on this but there isn't. A testament to the ripeness of the grapes themselves. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2015-2019. 458778 13.90% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. February 18, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

McManis Chardonnay 2015, River Junction, California, United States: A medium-bodied, balanced California Chardonnay with soft acidity, and attractive flavours of peach and pear. Finishes with pineapple and buttered toast. This winery is Certified Sustainable, practising farming and winemaking methods that have a lower impact on the environment. Pair with salmon casserole. Drink: 2016-2018. 265983 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. March 4, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Stags' Leap Winery Merlot 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: A robust and firmly tannic Californian Merlot. Not to be confused with Stag's Leap winery (different placement of the apostrophe). Aromas of black plums and dark berries. Long finish. This will cellar well. Pair with lamb chops. Drink: 2017-2020. 655399 14.10% D 750 mL  $69.95 Score: 90/100. March 18, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Beringer Founders' estate Merlot 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: Juicy with fleshy purple and black plums aromas and flavours. Full-bodied and smooth. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2016-2019. 534255 14% D 750 mL  $18.25 Score: 89/100. April 25, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Lovely attractive mocha-rich aromas on the nose with fleshy ripe black plums on the palate. Luxuriously layered with terrific replays of flavour and a long finish. 55764 14.50% D 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 93/100. February 9, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Rancho Zabaco Heritage Vines Zinfandel 2014, Sonoma County, California, United States: Savoury, juicy and delicious with terrific aromas and flavours of blackberry, black raspberry and lip-smacking tasty spice. Lovely balance: not over-the-top. Just what you want for the BBQ. Pair with grilled meats and fun times with friends. Drink: 2016-2020. 434605 14.80% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. July 9, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Columbia Crest Winery Grand Estates Chardonnay 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: What's remarkable is the careful and personal detail each of the 6000 barrels get for this wine. They are all hand-stirred weekly when aging on the lees to add creamy texture and rich depth. Every wine is touched every week by the winemaking team for 8 months, a term the French call batonnage to extract flavour from the proteins and yeasts in the wine that would naturally settle on the bottom and not have much impact. This process really builds the mid-palate. This wine is 100% barrel-fermented. Aromas of butterscotch, toasty oak and golden apple. This wine is available on the general list year-round outside of Vintages. Drink: 2015-2020. 462846 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Columbia Crest Winery Grand Estates Merlot 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Now I understand why Washington is renowned for Merlot! This gorgeously rich and layered Merlot is so flavourful and interesting that even Miles in the movie Sideways would relent. It's a merlot for cabernet drinkers in it's power and concentration yet it's still smooth and supple on the palate. The reason is that merlot has tighter and smaller berry (grape) clusters so the skin to juice ratio when macerating and fermenting is lower which results in the more flavour compounds transferring to the juice (wine) before the skins are remove yet the tannins are shorter than in cabernet so you don't get that furry mouth feeling. Great weight, structure and finish. Pair this with veal shank or duck. Drink: 2014-2018. 454835  13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

H3 Columbia Crest Merlot 2014, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington State, United States: The difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures in this eastern Washington state wine region is the reason why Merlots like this one are terrific. In October, during the last weeks of the key ripening season before harvest the nighttime temperature can plummet from 35 degrees in the day to just 20 degrees at night which allows for ripening during the day but then the grapes stop in the night and preserve freshness and natural acidity. The great thing is that the grapes don't get over-ripe as in some warm climates where photosynthesis produces more sugar and therefore more alcohol. That's why Washington red wines are often a moderate 13% alcohol. This wine features aromas of dark spice, fleshy blackberry and smoke. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2017-2020. 209874 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. March 4, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Beringer Founders' Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, California, United States: Very juicy and succulent Californian Cabernet with terrific aromas of fleshy ripe black and purple plums. Smooth and layered on the palate. Great value for this price. Pair with hamburgers or meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2016-2021. 534263 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. April 25, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Knight's Valley, Napa Valley, California, United States: An extraordinary Californian Cabernet with terrific balance and depth of flavour. The vines are planted in volcanic rock just 17 miles north of the winery in St Helena. Aromas of blackberry, cassis, black currant and smoke. The finish lasts so long. Pair with rare filet mignon. Drink: 2016-2025. 352583 13% XD 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 93/100. April 25, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Charles Smith Kung Fu Girl Riesling 2015, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: Off-dry beautifully vibrant Washington state Riesling with aromas of lemongrass and lime blossom. Perfect for Asian and spicy dishes. Drink: 2015-2020. 394759 12% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. November 14, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Columbia Crest Winery Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: A full-bodied, rich and complex Washington state red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Aromas of wild blackberry, cedar and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2018. 460154 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Fess Parker Pinot Noir 2013, Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, California, United States: Love this southern Californian red wine made from the heartbreak grape Pinot Noir. Luscious with a satin texture and a medium body. Fleshy ripe cherry and sexy dark spice. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2014-2020. 660597 14.20% XD 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 92/100. March 18, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Joel Gott Wines Merlot 2014, California, United States: A juicy Californian Merlot with a satin smooth texture and full-bodied weight. Fleshy ripe red berries on the nose and palate. Perfect for grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2018. 479121 13.90% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. September 16, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: Juicy and succulent, yet there's complex structure and texture here. This is a classic old vine Zinfandel from one of California's best producers of this wine. This listing is new in that the vines are from Napa Valley rather than Sonoma. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2022. 963405 15% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. May 3, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Bridlewood Blend 175 2014, Central Coast, California, United States: A savoury and robust Californian red wine blend that's perfect for meat lover's pizza. Aromas of black currant and blackberry. Drink: 2017-2021. 479170 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 9, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review