La Celia Elite Malbec 2015, Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A gorgeous, full-bodied Argentine Malbec with aromas of fleshy ripe dark plums and blackberries and a lick of dark spice on the finish. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 578187 14.20% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. November 13, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Wynns Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Coonawarra, South Australia,, Australia: Luscious and rich with cassis, fleshy blackberry and blackcurrant. Absolutely classic with a long finish. Tremendous quality for the price. Drink: 2012-2016. 84996 14% XD 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 94/100. December 8, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Luscious and rich with cassis, fleshy blackberry and blackcurrant. Absolutely classic with a long finish. Tremendous quality for the price. There's some seductive anise and dark spice on the long finish. The bold wine has longevity, not only for this vintage in your cellar, but also this particular wine has been made now for 54 years. It's matured in French oak and the grapes are selected from Wynns' top vineyards. Liquid velvet. Drink: 2013-2017. 84996 14% XD 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 95/100. October 12, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Yalumba The Strapper Gsm Named Varietal Blends-Red 2011, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: This is an incredible robust red wine for the price! Full-bodied, lusciously rich and deep with a terrific long finish. Aromas of fleshy sweet dark fruit, a hint of pepper and savoury goodness. Mouth-watering and delicious. terrific with grilled pork shops, beef or lamb with rosemary. The Grenache in the blend gives this wine an extra richness, while the Mataro lends rustic tannins and the Shiraz, fleshy fruit. It's a terrific combo! Drink: 2013-2020. 295873 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 94/100. March 29, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Chardonnay 2013, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Beautifully rich and buttery, yet balanced with a nervy energy. Aromas of freshly baked bread, toasted almond and golden apple. So very gorgeous. Perfect for roast chicken or lobster in butter. Drink: 2014-2020. 616466 14% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 94/100. August 4, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review

Charles Baker Wines Picone Vineyard Riesling 2012, Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Superb craftsmanship in this benchmark Niagara Riesling. You simply won't find better than this. Incredible depth and concentration of flavour yet ephemerally light in alcohol. The best of all worlds: pure hedonism without the headache. Pair with happiness. Drink: 2013-2020. 241182 11% M 750 mL  $35.20 Score: 96/100. March 19, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Reif Estate Winery Vidal Icewine 2015, Niagara River, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Gorgeous and rich aromas and flavours of apricot preserves in this lovely Niagara icewine from Reif. Luscious layers of peach preserves fold over each other across your mouth and then bring on a tide of pleasurable sun-dappled orchard fruit on the finish. Pair with fruit flans and cobblers. Drink: 2016-2023. 544791 10% S 200 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. August 29, 2017 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Charles Baker Wines Picone Vineyard Riesling 2014, Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Unparalleled quality and flavour in this off-dry, mouth-watering Ontario white wine. Superb craftsmanship in this benchmark Niagara Riesling. You simply won't find better than this. Incredible depth and concentration of flavour yet ephemerally light in alcohol. The best of all worlds: pure hedonism without the headache. Pair with happiness. Drink: 2016-2022. 241182 10.50% M 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 96/100. January 6, 2018 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Errázuriz Aconcagua Costa Pinot Noir 2016, Aconcagua Costa, Chile: A gorgeous, generously flavoured and textured Chilean red wine made from the classic Pinot Noir grape. Errazuriz produces wines of stunning complexity and value. This is no exception. Aromas of black cherry and spice. Pair with veal or lamb. Drink: 2017-2020. 541151 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 95/100. January 20, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem 2015, Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages Latour De France, Roussillon A.C., France: This Cotes du Roussillon Villages Latour de France Occultum Lapidem sources grapes grown on vines planted in schist soils close to the village of Latour de France. It's a red wine blend of mostly Syrah and Grenache along with some Carignan grapes. The wine was matured in concrete tanks. Produced by M. Chapoutier, this is benchmark Rhone Valley red wine from a spectacular vintage. Black fruit, smoke, tar and black pepper. Full-bodied, balanced, concentrated with great depth. An incredible wine for this price point. Pair with filet mignon. Drink: 2018-2024. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 95/100. June 9, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Ott By Ott Rosé 2017, Côtes De Provence, Provence A.P., France: Ott By Ott 2017 is a bone-dry, savoury rosé from the Côtes De Provence wine region, produced by Château De Selle Coeur De Grain. Look for dried herbs, savoury spice, ripe wild berries and dried rose petal flavours on the palate. Drink: 2018-2019. 490896 13% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 94/100. September 15, 2018 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Domaine De Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem 2014, Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages, Midi A.C, France: This Cotes du Roussillon Villages Latour de France Occultum Lapidem sources grapes grown on vines planted in schist soils close to the village of Latour de France. It's a red wine blend of mostly Syrah and Grenache along with some Carignan grapes. The wine was matured in concrete tanks. Produced by M. Chapoutier, this is benchmark Rhone Valley red wine from a spectacular vintage. Black fruit, smoke, tar and black pepper. Full-bodied, balanced, concentrated with great depth. An incredible wine for this price point. Pair with filet mignon. Drink: 2017-2022. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 95/100. April 24, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine De Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem M. Chapoutier 2011, Côtes De Roussillon-Villages Latour De France, Midi A.C., France: Complex, mysterious and spectacular! Full-bodied, juicy, layered and smooth. Endless finish. I love the Braille label, plus the name includes a nice dose of Latin: perfect teacher's pet gift for end of the year (or perhaps now to lock in those 90s). Aromas of baked black fruit yet dry. So very delicious. Wish I knew the Latin phrase for that ... ultimum delici vinum! Drink: 2014-2020. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 95/100. May 24, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Domaine De Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem M. Chapoutier 2012, Côtes De Roussillon-Villages, Midi A.C., France: Complex, mysterious and spectacular! Full-bodied, juicy, layered and smooth. Endless finish. I love the Braille label, plus the name includes a nice dose of Latin: perfect teacher's pet gift for end of the year (or perhaps now to lock in those 90s). Aromas of baked black fruit yet dry. So very delicious. Wish I knew the Latin phrase for that ... ultimum delici vinum! Taut, robust and ready to rock when you are! This full-on, take-me-on red wine has it all. Black fruit, smoke, mocha and dark spice on the finish, which is loooooooong. Drink: 2014-2020. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $25.45 Score: 95/100. December 6, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem 2016, Côtes du Roussillon-Villages Latour-de-France, Roussillon A.C., France: Produced by M. Chapoutier Occultum Lapidem is 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 5% each of Carignan and Mourvèdre full-bodied red blend. Wow! Excellent with ripe blueberry, cassis, earthy florals, savoury herbs and a white pepper finish. Tannins are grippy. Decant one hour if pouring now or hold in cellar for three years. Pair with a grilled Porterhouse steak. Drink: 2019-2026. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 95/100. November 16, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Farina Classico Amarone Della Valpolicella 2008, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Love this! Towering yet deep, with rich luscious layers of black cherry liqueur flavours. Full-bodied is an understatement. Glorious flavour heaven. Drink: 2012-2020. 995910 14.50% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 95/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review

Michele Castellani Colle Cristi Classico Amarone Della Valpolicella 2006, D.O.C., Ca' Del Pipa, Veneto, Italy: Dried raisined cherries with a deep, luxurious layers of richness. Full-bodied and lip-smacking delicious aromas. A finish that says “buy me again!” Drink: 2011-2020. 222109 15.50% XD 750 mL  $45.95 Score: 96/100. August 20, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Pietranera Centolani Brunello Di Montalcino 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Gorgeous! Floral (wild violets) with some exotic spice and wild dark fruit. On the palate there's an immense lift so it's not heavy yet this is a richly complex wine. Wow, best brunello in a while. Drink: 2013-2019. 189761 14% XD 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 95/100. December 7, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Poggio Verrano Dromos 2007, Maremma, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: What a beautiful and artistic expression of the Maremma region in the heart of Tuscany! This red wine blend is extraordinary on length, depth, complexity and flavour. This will do well in the cellar, but it's also drinking nicely now. I know that I can't wait ;) Pair with hearty meat dishes and sauces. Drink: 2017-2020. 107383 14% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 94/100. March 18, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Villa Maria Estate Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Wow, what a stunner! A profusion of lime and lemongrass mingles with bright nuances of grapefruit and chives. Even though this lovely New Zealand white wine is laser-focused in its crisp cleanness, there's also depth and richness here. Perfect for such a wide range of dishes from fresh seafood to herbed chicken. Lip-smacking delicious! Drink: 2014-2017. 974527 13% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 94/100. February 15, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Barón de Ley Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2001, Rioja, DOC, Spain: This is a remarkable wine -- please save me some as I intend to get a couple of cases. Matures aromas of leather, cigar box, dried herbs and black plums. It's rare to get a mature wine like this on a release, snap it up but not too much. Drink: 2012-2022. 642496 13% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 94/100. December 3, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Torres Salmos Carignan Grenache Syrah 2012, Priorat D.O.C.A, Spain: A gorgeously rich and full-bodied Spanish red wine with velvet layers of fleshy black fruit. Just enough balancing acidity for food and to keep things interesting in your mouth. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2022. 450734 14.50% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 94/100. April 2, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Torres Salmos Priorat 2015, Priorat D.O.C.A., Spain: From producer, Miguel Torres, Torres Salmos 2015 is a lush and full-bodied red wine from the Priorat wine region. The grapes for Salmos are planted on slopes of shale called "licorella stone." The name of "Salmos" is in honour of the monks of La Cartuja who first planted the vines in the Priorat region. This is a fragrant, spicy wine with velvety tannins, ripe black cherry savoury spice finishing long and satisfying. Drink: 2019-2025. 450734 14.50% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 94/100. July 8, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review