Fabre Montmayou Reserva Cabernet Franc 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: Winemaker Hervé Joyaux has created a savoury, juicy Cabernet Franc. This wine was partially aged in oak barrels. The grapes grow in the Luján de Cuyo region. Aromas of black plums and dark spice. A velvet texture. Pair with pork chops. Drink: 2018-2021. 492736 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. July 3, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Susana Balbo Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Robust and savoury with blackberry and wild cassis. Firm tannic grip. A great value. Pair with a rare steak. Dominio del Plata produces this blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and 5% Merlot grown at 1,160 metres above sea level. The wine was aged for 13 months in 80% new French oak barrels and 20% second use French oak. Winemaker Susana Balbo has been unofficially dubbed the "Evita of Wine" in her native Argentina. She had been making superb wine for 25 years as a winemaking consultant before establishing her own winery, Dominio del Plata, in 1999. The Signature line of wines are her premium portfolio. Drink: 2018-2022. 260919 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. July 3, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Pascual Toso Reserve Malbec 2015, Barrancas Vineyards, Mendoza, Argentina: This wine offers generous aromas of wild blackberry, toasty oak and cedar forest. Full-bodied and smooth. Lovely freshness on the nose of this full-bodied Argentine red wine made from the country's flagship red grape, Malbec. Decant 2 hours. Pair with grilled lamb. Drink: 2018-2023. 183897 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 89/100. July 7, 2018 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Teusner The Riebke Shiraz 2016, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: The 2016 vintage of the Riebke is a blockbuster Barossa Shiraz produced by the Riebke brothers in the Ebenezer district of the Barossa Valley. The grapes grow on old, low yielding vines and the family has made wine for six generations. Kym Teusner is winemaker. Look for dark, ripe fruits, savoury spice on this full-bodied big red. This wine offers minty blackberry and toasty oak on the nose with a good grip on the palate. Barossa is Australia's heartland for Shiraz. This one offers great complexity and a long finish. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2018-2024. 48470 14.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 92/100. July 7, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Dandelion Lioness Of Mclaren Vale Shiraz 2016, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: 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. 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. 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: 2018-2022. 357475 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. November 24, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

d'Arenberg D'arry's Original Shiraz Grenache 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Another gorgeous vintage for this benchmark Australian red wine. This red wine is savoury, dark and delicious with chary, toasty oak and black fruit. Full-bodied and smooth with loads of sensory pleasure and made by one of Australia's most respected producers. Pair this wine with a pepper steak. Drink: 2018-2022. 942904 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. July 3, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Credaro Five Tales Shiraz 2016, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: A robust Australian red wine made from the country's iconic Shiraz grape grown in the winery's Summus, Cellar Door and Carbunup River Vineyards. Pair with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2018-2022. 491068 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. July 7, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz 2016, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Solid value on this South Australia Shiraz from Thorn-Clarke. Terra Barossa is earthy, dark, rich and dense with lush blackberry and plum fruit finishing with liquorice spice -- a classic from Barossa. Campfire and hickory smoke on the nose with dried herbs. Full-bodied with layers of black plums and tar. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2018-2022. 595306 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. July 3, 2018 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Cave Spring Indian Summer Riesling 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada: The Riesling grapes for this dessert wine are picked later in the fall, well after those from the dry style table wine. The result is much more concentrated flavours and fruit sweetness like apricot preserves. Liquid gorgeous year after year, Cave Spring delivers this late harvest Riesling for our drinking pleasure. Apricot peach blossom. Perfect for angel food cake and fruit-based desserts. Pair this terrific wine with blue cheeses and toasted almonds. Drink: 2018-2025. 415901 12.50% S 375 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. May 6, 2019 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Toro De Piedra Gran Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Colchagua Valley, Curicó Valley, Chile: Juicy, tasty and mouth-watering Chilean Cabernet. Amazing price. The Chilean wine region of the Curicó Valley has a reputation for producing excellent Cabernet Sauvignon due to its ideal climate. Good structure in this robust red wine which balances the fleshy black fruit. A smoky finish. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2018-2024. 39362 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 7, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Tabalí Talud Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile: What a perfumed nose of dark florals and fleshy plums. The grapes grow on vines with a south-facing exposure on a hillside and produce small concentrated bunches. Luscious and layered with a velvet texture on the tongue. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 513960 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 92/100. July 3, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Perles de Grenache Rosé 2017, Pays d'Oc, Languedoc I.G.P., France: A terrific southern French rose with aromas of field strawberries. Dry and refreshing. Enjoy as an aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2018-2020. 556209 12.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 28, 2018 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2015, Corbières, Midi A.P., France: Winemaker Gerard Bertrand delivers exceptional value, and this wine is yet another example. The Corbieres region stretches from the Mediterranean coast to the foothills of the Pyrenees. Lots of ripe dark fruit and spicy for hard cheeses and game meats. Juicy, succulent and lip-smacking delicious southern French red wine that's a robust blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mouvedre grapes. Aromas and flavours of fleshy ripe black plums and blackberries with some seductive hints of smoke and cigar box filled with dark spice. Pair with rare meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 394288 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 16, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Clarence Dillon Clarendelle Red 2014, Bordeaux A.C., France: In 1935, Clarence Dillon purchased Chateau Haut-Brion and created an homage to the Francophile American Clarendelle, according to the back label. This wine is aged in oak barrels. A rustic, tannic Bordeaux red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Aromas of black fruit, toasty oak and dark spice. Pair with a rare steak or grilled lamb. Decant for 2 hours. Drink: 2018-2022. 28837 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 87/100. July 7, 2018 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Château La Roche Bazin 2014, Côtes De Bordeaux - Blaye, Bordeaux A.C., France: The winemaker for this robust Bordeaux red wine is Odile and Thierry Bazin. Lots of toasty oak on the nose and a firm tannic grip on the palate. Rustic, cedary, tannic and full-bodied, this Bordeaux red wine is tasty but could use 1-2 years in the cellar and then 1-2 hours of decanting to smooth it out. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2018-2022. 416701 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. July 7, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Ortas Prestige 2013, Rasteau, Rhône A.C., France: Full-bodied, juicy and smooth. Good value. A terrific, long, dry finish that leaves you longing for more. Pair with rack of lamb. Drink: 2018-2020. 985929 14.50% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 89/100. July 7, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Thierry Delaunay Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Touraine, Loire A.C., France: Great value here with this Old World style Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire. Thierry Delaunay Touraine (2017) is bone dry with gooseberry, citrus and a flinty minerality characteristic of the Loire region with its sandy, chalky and flinty clay soils. Excellent Old World Sauvignon Blanc that has the herbal grassy power and concentration of a New World wine. Pure lime focus in this mouth-watering, medium-bodied French white wine. This Sauvignon Blanc is zesty expression of the Loire Valley soil and climate with a soft yellow-gold colour and crisp finish. Pair it with fresh fish or drink as an aperitif. There's an attractive yellow-gold hue with green tints. Finishes brightly with lemon zest. Pair with vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2018-2021. 391847 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 3, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Loosen Bros. Dr. L Riesling 2019, Mosel Qualitätswein, Germany Drink: 2020-2023. 599274 8.50% M 750 mL  $15.95. July 7, 2018 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Storia Antica Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2016, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: The 2016 vintage of Storia Antica (translates to ancient history) is a great value Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore from the Veneto wine region, with rich dark fruit, smoky and toasty on the palate. Generous oak is well woven with rich black fruit, mocha and dark chocolate. Savoury, dark and delicious with full-bodied weight and incredible concentration of flavour. Long finish. Great wine. Well-structured and balanced with supple tannins, this is a comfort wine and a perfect pairing to slow-braised beef ribs and rich meat dishes. Drink: 2018-2024. 273672 14% D 750 mL  $18.25 Score: 91/100. May 17, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Monte del Frá Bardolino 2016, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Lots of bright red berry fruit notes on the nose and palate of this mouth-watering Italian red wine -- just a great, drink-now wine. Bardolino is often nicknamed "baby Valpolicella," a nod to that appellation that is next to it. A terrific wine for the money, and a great one for holiday parties and potluck gatherings. It offers aromas and flavours of fleshy ripe cherries with full-bodied weight and mouth-watering juiciness. Finishes with some spice and black plum. Decant 1 hour. Try it with pepperoni pizza or enjoy on its own. Drink: 2018-2022. 134544 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. July 7, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Wild Grace Chardonnay 2016, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Full-bodied, voluptuous and layered with butterscotch goodness and pineapple aromas. Yet not cloying or heavy, just mouth-filling and soul satisfying. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2018-2021. 378604 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. July 7, 2018 Top Rated White Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Paper Road Pinot Noir 2016, Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand: A touch herbal and stemmy on the nose with more fleshy ripe cherries and plums on the palate. Racy acidity for grilled chicken. The Paper Road Vineyard was originally planted on an area that was designated to by a road in the 1890s. Bright and tart with mouth-watering acidity. Medium-bodied and supple. Drink: 2018-2022. 179770 13.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 90/100. August 28, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Oyster Bay Rosé 2017, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From Oyster Bay this wine is a New Zealand Rosé from Marlborough, made from the Pinot Noir wine grape. Lots of cherries, strawberries flavours here that will pair perfectly with a summer salad. A vibrant, mouth-watering New Zealand rosé made from the classic Pinot Noir grape. Notes of field strawberries with racy acidity for shellfish and seafood. Medium-bodied. Ready for a sunny deck or dock when you are. Drink: 2018-2020. 493171 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. July 3, 2018 Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Rustenberg Rm Nicholson 2016, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Very tannic wine that needs cellar time to smooth out then 2 hours decanting. A dry, robust red wine with black fruit and smoke with great weight on the palate. Nicely balanced. Try this red wine with braai, the traditional South African barbecue. Drink: 2018-2024. 278390 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. July 3, 2018 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: The crested porcupine featured on the front label is common in South Africa. They are noisy animals that move with a ponderous gait with lots of sniffing and grunting, eating mostly potatoes and root vegetables. They are also nocturnal and shy, and many live in the vineyards of this winery. In 1776, the South African winery Boekenhoutskloof was founded and has since become one of the most known producers in the country. Stunningly good price. South Africa does so well with Sauvignon Blanc, and it shows in this wine. Grassy, nettle, herbal refreshment with a medium-bodied weight. Lots of mouth-watering acidity. Pair with vegetarian dishes, seafood and grilled Portobello mushroom. Drink: 2018-2020. 126797 12.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 87/100. July 3, 2018 Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Graham Beck Premier Cuvée Brut Blanc De Blancs 2013, Robertson W.O., South Africa: Lovely toasty notes with green apple brightness through its core. It finishes with fresh green apple notes, crisp and dry. A vibrant sparkling wine at an great price. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2018-2022. 907568 12% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 91/100. July 7, 2018 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Man Family Skaapveld Shiraz 2016, Coastal Region W.O., South Africa: From MAN Vintner, an easy-drinking plummy Shiraz with soft tannins and a splash of viognier lends lift to the mid-palate. "MAN" Vintners is so named after Marie, Annette and Nicky, wives of the team who had to give up weekends in support of the new winery project. This easy-drinking Shiraz has plush tannins with plum and spice flavours. A splash of viognier lends a mid-palate lift. Smoky with toasty oak on this finish. Pair with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2018-2024. 71332 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. July 7, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Barón de Ley Reserva Rioja 2013, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Estate bottled, Baron De Ley Reserva, the 2013 vintage is a toasty, smoky, robust red wine from Rioja. This is a full-bodied and rich red made from 100% Tempranillo. Smoky, toast, full-bodied Spanish red wine with notes of dark red fruit and leather. This Spanish winery is situated about 300 miles south of Bordeaux. The Baron de Ley estate even looks like a French Château. This wine is matured in both American and French oak barrels. Firm tannins that will smooth out with some cellar time then decant 1-2 hours. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2018-2024. 958868 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 89/100. November 13, 2018 Plush Pork Wine Full Review