The Musician Majella Cabernet Shiraz 2011, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Bright black cherry, dried herbs and cedar forest. Savoury, juicy and mouth-watering. Full-bodied and lovely. Drink: 2012-2015. 142018 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 27, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier Lieu Dit Malakoff Shiraz 2010, Pyrenees, Victoria, Australia: Full-bodied, smooth, complex and rich. Fleshy blackberry liqueur with some smoke, spice and mystery on the finish. Drink: 2012-2017. 290874 14% XD 750 mL  $51.95 Score: 93/100. November 10, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Minervois 2010, A.C., Midi, France: Black as night and just as mysteriously exciting. Full-bodied with layers of black velvet to caress your senses and imagination. Pair with hearty meat dishes and hearty love affairs. Drink: 2012-2016. 17764 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 27, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa: One of South Africa's flagship wines. This elegant cabernet combines strength and finesse. Deep, rich and full-bodied with cassis and a long finish. Will age well. Drink: 2012-2017. 283390 14% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. October 27, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

The Chocolate Block Boekenhoutskloof Syrah Shiraz 2010, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: Savoury, complex and delicious: wow! Cassis, blackberry and cedar forest. Meaty and enticing, full-bodied wonderful. Drink: 2012-2016. 129353 14.50% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 93/100. November 10, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review