Alamos Selección Malbec 2016, La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied, balanced and smooth Malbec with layers of dark plum, blueberry, cherry, cake spice and vanilla flavours finishing long on the palate. Drink: 2019-2023. 322800 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. July 28, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Kilikanoon Wines Killerman's Run Shiraz 2017, South Australia, Australia: A generous, full-bodied Australia red wine made from the class Shiraz grape. Aromas of smoke and black fruit. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2023. 925453 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 16, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Casa-Dea Estates Winery Dea's Cuvée Sparkling 2016, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada: A toasty, crisp Prince Edward County sparkling wine made using the Charmat method where the second fermentation is in a large tank rather than in the bottle. Aromas of green apple and lemon zest. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2018-2021. 261263 12.50% M 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. September 15, 2018 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Castello di Bossi C. Berardenga Chianti Classico 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Loving this medium-plus-bodied Chianti Classico with ripe dark cherry, smoky, toasty oak, dark chocolate and nutty flavours on the palate finishing with vibrant acidity for food. Tannins are velvety on this Sangiovese-based red. Drink: 2019-2024. 994608 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 88/100. November 7, 2019 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Lan Gran Reserva 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A beautiful full-bodied and robust Rioja red blend of mostly Tempranillo and a very impressive Gran Reserva. Beautifully balanced ripe dark fruit, black raspberry and dark cherry flavours on the palate with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and smoky vanilla flavours and mouth-watering flavours on the palate. Tannins are firm and this big Rioja would benefit from three more years in cellar to bring it altogether. Pair with game roasts. Drink: 2024-2029. 928622 13.50% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 91/100. December 24, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Bourbon Barrels Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Monterey County, California, United States: Full-bodied Californian Cabernet with aromas of aromas of brown sugar and maple syrup. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2021. 464149 15% D 750 mL  $23.00 Score: 89/100. October 31, 2017 Full Review