Turkey Flat Butcher's Block Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: This is a blend of 55% Shiraz, 28% Grenache and 17% Mourvedre grapes. A super smooth texture yields layers of black cherry, cranberry, black raspberry and plum. Some enticing notes of hickory smoke and cedar box in the background. 90241 14% D 750 mL  $21.25 Score: 93/100. January 21, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Yalumba The Octavius Old Vine Shiraz 2006, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Drop to your knees kind of wine: toasty, tarry black fruit with complex layers of dark brooding mystery. Complex and lasting ... Until its gone. Drink: 2012-2018. 449017 14.50% XD 750 mL  $174.00 Score: 96/100. November 24, 2012 Top Rated Red 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

Mcpherson Basilisk Shiraz Mourvèdre 2010, Central Victoria, Australia: Gorgeous, mouth-watering aromas and flavours of black and luscious purple plums. Blackberries, fleshy ripe, roll over your tongue. Full-bodied and supple and endless. Drink: 2013-2017. 289926 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 93/100. February 16, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Montes Alpha Carmenère 2009, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Yes, yes, yes! I am referring to the wine: this is simply amazing for the price. The total package. Packed with gorgeously layered fruit yet there’s acidity and elegance. Drink: 2011-2015. 143230 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 10, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine Chanson Teurons 1Er Cru Pinot Noir 2008, A.C., Beaune, Burgundy, France: A gorgeous rose of a wine: delicate yet concentrated with flavour. Seductive fleshy red cherries, satin texture and a finish that goes on forever. One of the best pinot noirs that I’ve tasted in quite some time. Why do I always fall in love with the expensive ones? Drink: 2011-2025. 84426 13.50% XD 750 mL  $43.95 Score: 95/100. December 10, 2011 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Château Teyssier Meritage 2009, A.C., Montagne Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France: This is a savoury and rich blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc grapes. Deep and complex with concentrated dark red berry and cassis flavour, smoke, dried herbs and violets. A staggeringly great price for Bordeaux of this quality. Decant 2 hours. Cellar keeper. Drink: 2013-2019. 226035 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. February 16, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Le Ferme Du Mont Le Ponnant Stéphane Vedeau 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Super-duper (pulling out all the technical tasting terms now)! Juicy come-alive black fleshy cherry, some smoke and a gorgeous, give-me-more full-bodied smooth texture. Fantastic price. Drink: 2011-2016. 171371 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. November 26, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Poliziano Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2009, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Luxurious dark satin fruit with fleshy sinful goodness. Smoke and black plums roll off the long finish. Liquid gorgeous. Drink: 2013-2018. 988055 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.25 Score: 93/100. February 16, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Altesino Brunello Di Montalcino Sangiovese (Chianti) 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: One of the best brunellos I've tasted. Savoury, complex, layered and delicious. Aromas of dark red berries, smoke, anise and happiness. Full-bodied, supple and endless on the finish. Wow. Drink: 2013-2018. 994095 13% XD 750 mL  $64.95 Score: 96/100. February 16, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States: Divine! Full-bodied and savoury with lots of layers and a long finish. Seductive, satin fleshy black fruit. Paul, please come over for dinner tonight. Drink: 2012-2018. 351758 14.50% XD 750 mL  $84.95 Score: 95/100. November 24, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review