Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz 2019, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Torbreck Woodcutter's 2019 Shiraz is a full-bodied Barossa Valley Shiraz (with some Roussanne and Viognier splashed into the blend) with ripe dark cherry, blueberry, cracked pepper, mint, chocolate and savoury herb flavours finishing lush and smooth on the palate. Produced from low-yielding Shiraz wine grapes. Drink: 2021-2025. 927533 15% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 94/100. March 19, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

CedarCreek Estate Winery Platinum Block 4 Pinot Noir 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: A stunning, silky smooth BC Pinot Noir with aroms of ripe dark cherry and spice. Perfect for roast chicken or turkey. Celebrate! Drink: 2018-2024. 753962 13.70% XD 750 mL  $45.00 Score: 93/100. November 26, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Lucente La Vite 2016, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Intense, full-bodied and fleshy, Lucente La Vite 2016 is a blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon matured for one year in French barriques. On the palate, there is dried black cherry, fleshy blackberries, cedar spice and smoke. Pair this wine with prime rib. La Vite Lucente is a second wine to Frescobaldi’s flagship label Luce, with grapes sourced from the same vineyards. Drink: 2018-2024. 747030 13.50% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 93/100. May 17, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Rich on the nose with ripe, liquid cherry aromas, dried herbs, rich plum, fresh mushroom and smooth vanilla flavours on the palate. Warming at 14.5% a full-bodied red blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Syrah with wine grapes sourced from Horse Heaven Hills (45%) and the Wahluke Slope (22%) with the balance of grapes from the winery's Cold Creek and Canoe Ridge Estate vineyards. The wine was matured for 20 months in 51% new French and American oak barrel. Pair with roast duck or a roast breast of veal. Drink: 2019-2025. 55764 14.50% D 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 93/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Ghost Pines Winemaker's Blend Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Napa County, Sonoma County, California, United States: From Napa County, Sonoma County wine regions, Ghost Pines Winemaker's Blend 2018 is a smooth and sultry red wine blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petite Sirah and 4% Merlot. Rich with cassis, black olive, dried sweet tobacco, cedar brush and baking spice flavours with a warm vanilla finish full-bodied and concentrated on the palate. The wine is so named for the grey pines which at dusk appear ghostlike in the coastal valley. Drink: 2023-2030. 135376 13.90% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. March 4, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review