Mission Hill Reserve Shiraz 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: The robust 2016 vintage of Mission Hill's Reserve Shiraz is an 87% Shiraz, 10% Cabernet Franc and 3% Viognier wine blend. Aromas of fleshy ripe blackberry, raspberry leaf, dried fruit, rich plummy and mocha flavours finishing with a smatter of pepper spice on the palate. Wine grapes are hand-harvested from select blocks within the estate vineyards. Decant for one hour prior to pouring with a rare steak or hold in cellar for five years. Drink: 2019-2023. 126763 14% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. January 8, 2020 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Winemaker’s Cut Syrah 2017, Okanagan Valey, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A robust, delicious BC Syrah. Aromas of fleshy ripe black plums, mocha, spice and smoke. This wine is cold-soaked and stainless-steel fermented with a full malolactic fermentation. Matured for 10 months in American, French and Slovakian oak barrels. Pair with lamb in rosemary. Drink: 2019-2024. 157192 13.50% XD 750 mL  $35.00 Score: 92/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Mission Hill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A robust Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from a much-respected winery in British Columbia, Mission Hill. Concentrated with ripe red and dark berry flavours, cassis, earthy herbs and smoky flavours on the palate. Finishing long and satisfying. Enjoyable now, but better in three years as the tannins smooth out. Pair with a rare steak. Decant for 1-2 hours. Drink: 2019-2026. 553321 14.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Feijoa, lime zest, gooseberry goodness on this medium-bodied, bone-dry and mouth-watering New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc perfect for fresh seafood. Drinking beautifully now. Drink: 2019-2021. 224428 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Super refreshing with vibrant acidity and a grassy, gooseberry and green herb nose on the medium-bodied, bone-dry Sauvignon Blanc. Produced by winemaker, Simon Waghorn, the SB grapes are sourced from Wairau Valley, Awatere Valley and Kekerengu Coast. Drink: 2019-2021. 10421 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

La Crema Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2017, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: A full-bodied, well-rounded, buttery Russian River Chardonnay with soft citrus, fresh-baked croissant and ripe tropical fruit flavours richly layered on the palate. This Chardonnay is barrel-fermented and underwent malolactic fermentation to soften the acids. The wine is aged for 8 months in 30% new French oak barrels prior to bottling. Drink: 2019-2021. 67231 14.50% D 750 mL  $54.95 Score: 91/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review