Culmina Family Estate Winery R&D Red Blend 2016, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: R & D from the Culmina Family Estate Winery is a juicy, medium-bodied Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc crowd-pleaser red wine blend that pays homage to Culmina co-owner Don Triggs and his twin brother, Ron as their pictures as boys are on the label. Love the smoky cherries and concentrated berry aromas on the nose with ripe dark cherry, blackberry, dried herbs, anise, black pepper, dark chocolate and smoky flavours on the palate. Aged in French and American oaked barrels. Pair with smoked, grilled meats. Drink: 2020-2023. 445494 14% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 90/100. April 24, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Carmenère 2018, Maule Valley D.O., Chile: A terrific, full-bodied, smooth Chilean red wine made from the country's iconic Carmenere grape. Aromas of dark plums and blackberries with some smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2020-2024. 249201 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. November 10, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Fontanafredda Langhe Nebbiolo 2017, Langhe, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy: Full-bodied with tanned leather, violets and smoke. Savoury with dried herbs. Pair with truffle-accented dishes and wild game. Drink: 2019-2028. 638312 13.30% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 17, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Ardal Selección Especial Reserva Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain: A full-bodied Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon red wine blend with dark plum, blackberry, anise, earthy and smoky on the nose. Dry, intense and muscular with blackberry, black currant, smoky and mineral flavours on the palate. Tannins are chewy. Pair with a smoked, slow-braised beef brisket. Drink: 2020-2028. 167700 14% XD 750 mL  $25.25 Score: 91/100. December 15, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Ardal Selección Especial Reserva 2006, Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain: Mature and lovely like a well-educated European man with a trust fund dipped in chocolate (mocha on the nose). The 2006 vintage was matured for 2 years in French and American oak. It's a blend of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Gorgeous aromas of cassis, tanned leather, spice and dried herbs. Pair with a flight in executive class as you laughingly toss back another glass and toast your good fortune. Drink: 2015-2021. 167700 14% XD 750 mL  $25.25 Score: 91/100. December 17, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Seven Falls Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for this Washington State red came from Wahluke Slope. The Seven Falls name is in honour of the falls that flowed into the Columbia River. This is a superb Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon, with attractive aromas of fleshy black plum and mocha. Chalky dry and full-bodied. Some blackberry on the finish. Great balance, with a deep red-garnet colour. Finishes with vanilla smoke. Drink: 2018-2022. 360222 14.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 90/100. May 26, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review