Viña Cobos Felino Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Mendoza, Argentina: Viña Cobos Felino 2016 is a medium-plus-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon from the Mendoza wine region with red berries, blackcurrant, green herbs, green olives and spicy flavours on the palate. Tannins are fine and there is great acidity on this Cab Sauv. for food. Pair with old cheddar, tourtière or Shepard’s Pie. Produced by Paul Hobbs. Drink: 2018-2024. 132365 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 3, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Kaiken Ultra Las Rocas Malbec 2018, Mendoza, Argentina: Produced by Aurelio Montes, a full-bodied and smoky Malbec with layers of blackberry, fleshy black plums, sweet tobacco, dark chocolate and baking spice flavours. Simply delicious and enjoyable now. Pair with grilled steak topped with blue cheese or herb butter. Drink: 2020-2023. 50849 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. October 29, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Wakefield Jaraman Shiraz 2016, Mclaren Vale, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Wakefield Jaraman is a zesty, full-bodied, Shiraz from Clare Valley wine region in South Australia. This Australian red wine is a regional blend of Shiraz grapes of about two-thirds Clare Valley and one-third McLaren Vale regions. The wine was partially cold-soaked for 4 days, then aged in 100% new American oak barrels for 11 months. Dark chocolate and sweet black fleshy plums on the nose with a pleasant zing of acidity mid-palate for lots of dishes from tangy meat sauces to grilled meats. More black fruit and mouth-filling roundness. A consistently good producer at fair prices for the quality. This Australian red wine is a regional blend of Shiraz grapes of about two-thirds Clare Valley and one-third McLaren Vale regions. The wine was partially cold-soaked for 4 days, then aged in 100% new American oak barrels for 11 months. Deeply concentrated and flavoured. Drink: 2018-2023. 377036 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. January 3, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Schild Estate Shiraz 2015, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Schild Estate 2015 is a great value Shiraz from the Barossa Valley, South Australia. This is a big, bold Shiraz with fleshy blackberry, black plum and savoury spice, rosemary and sage flavours and a very long mouth-watering and smoky finish. Drink: 2018-2022. 66555 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 27, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz 2016, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Torbreck's Woodcutter's 2016 is a classic Shiraz from the Barossa Valley, South Australia. Wine grapes are sourced from hand-harvested and hand-tended, low-yielding vines, then open fermented and gently basket pressed before beginning its ageing on fine lees for 12 months in foudres. Drink: 2018-2024. 927533 15% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 94/100. August 18, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Watershed Senses Chardonnay 2016, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: A lovely, lively, smoky Australia Chardonnay from the cool climate of the Margaret River. The grapes are fermented in small batches in French oak barrels and rest on their on their lees for 7 months with light mixing - battonage - to add richness and creaminess. Aromas of golden apple, toasted almond and peach. Pair with roast turkey or chicken. Drink: 2018-2021. 570150 13% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 92/100. August 18, 2018 Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Mazzei Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva 2014, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: The Mazzei family have been the owners of this Italian winery, Castello di Fonterutoli, since 1435. The 2014 was a cool and wet vintage year for Tuscany, but this Chianti Classico Riserva Ser Lapo is expressive with a floral and fresh red berry nose and dark red fruits and savoury herb flavours on the palate. Tannins are a bit grippy, but this should resolve in time. Drink: 2018-2023. 288530 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. September 1, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Santa Margherita Chianti Classico 2016, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A lovely Chianti Classico with bright black cherry, red berry, cedar spice, savoury herbs all wrapped up in a whiff of smoke. Nicely done and so easy to enjoy. Pair with a vegetarian thin crust pizza and sun-dried tomatoes. Drink: 2020-2023. 91694 13.50% D 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico 2016, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Drink: 2014-2018. 3962 13% XD 750 mL  $23.95. April 4, 2015 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Rivera Il Falcone Riserva Castel Del Monte 2012, Puglia D.O.C., Italy: Rivera Il Falcone Riserva Castel Del Monte 2012 is a robust 85% Nero di Troia and 15% Montepulciano wine blend from grapes sourced in the Puglia wine region. Fruit is bright with fresh mulberry, blueberry and fresh sagey herbs and tanned leather on this dry medium-plus-bodied red. Decant for one hour and enjoy now with a meaty pasta dish or cellar for five years. Drink: 2018-2025. 177295 13.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 91/100. May 6, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: This robust Washington red wine is a deep ruby-red hue in the glass. Aromas of intensely ripe black cherry, blackberry, cigar smoke, leather and spice. The 2016 vintage of this classic Cabernet Sauvignon has great structure and a long finish. Decant one hour and enjoy with a rare steak. Drink: 2018-2023. 269357 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. January 8, 2020 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

Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay 2017, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, California, United States: Wente Riva Ranch 2016 is a dry, buttery, single-vineyard, cool-climate Chardonnay from the Arroyo Seco in Monterey County, California. Look for fresh acidity to accompany the buttery fruit, ripe apples, peaches and nectarine flavours. My mouth is watering! This Chardonnay is 90% barrel-fermented, giving it some creaminess and spice as well on the palate. This vintage was awarded Silver at the 2018 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition. Drink: 2019-2024. 979344 13.50% D 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 90/100. May 15, 2019 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

St. Francis Chardonnay 2009, Sonoma County, California, United States Drink: 2011-2016. 317131 14% D 750 mL  $22.95. October 3, 2018 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Wente Vineyards Charles Wetmore Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay, California, United States: Full-bodied, smooth and elegant with Old World restraint. Not fruit forward. More structure and earthy notes than big berry flavours. Decant 1 hour and enjoy with a rare steak. Drink: 2018-2023. 963397 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. May 15, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Michael David Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Lodi, California, United States: Michael David's Freakshow 2015 is a full-bodied, juicy Cabernet Sauvignon with grapes sourced from the Lodi wine region in California. Look for lots of ripe dark fruit, cherry and blackberry flavours and a toasty oak finish on this smoky red with fine-grained tannins. Pair it with grilled meats, burgers, or even BBQ ribs. Drink: 2018-2024. 405175 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. November 3, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review