Punt Road Airlie Bank Pinot Noir 2009, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia: Soft and lovely, like falling backwards into red satin cushions. Close your eyes and let this wine wash over you. Supple with fleshy cherries and a gentle acidity. Yum! Drink: 2011-2015. 237727 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 23, 2011 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

Burrowing Owl Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: A towering, blockbuster BC red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Burrowing Owl has earned its reputation as one of BC's -- and Canada's -- best producers. This robust BC Cabernet offers aromas of wild cassis, tart blackberry, graphite and smoke. Needs cellar time, then decant 2 hours: firm tannic grip. Beautiful structure, long finish. Perfect for a prime rib. Drink: 2017-2025. 73098 14.70% XD 750 mL  $45.95 Score: 93/100. September 30, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Palliser Estate Wines Pencarrow Pinot Noir 2015, Martinborough, North Island, New Zealand: A stunningly rich and flavourful cool-climate Pinot Noir. Savory dark cherries and blackberries on the nose. Incredibly juicy and mouth-watering with a gorgeous medium- to full-bodied weight. Nice long finish. Drink: 2015-2022. 692301 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. May 15, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Nautilus Estate Wines Chardonnay 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Butterscotch and toasty oak with attractive golden apple and pear. Buttery and full-bodied and delicious. Finishes with toasty oak and smoke. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2017-2020. 331652 14% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 90/100. May 15, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Stonehedge Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2017-2022. 495242 14% XD 750 mL  $39.95. June 24, 2017 Full Review

Butterfield Station Chardonnay 2014, California, United States  13.50% D 750 mL  $20.00. March 27, 2016 Full Review

Meiomi Wines Pinot Noir 2015, California, United States Drink: 2014-2019. 130138 14% D 750 mL  $26.95. April 19, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2021, Sonoma Coast, California, United States Drink: 2023-2025. 962886 13.50% XD 750 mL  $34.95. October 6, 2023 Splendid Salad Wine Full Review