Piedra Negra Alta Colección Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Valle De Uco, Mendoza wine region, Piedra Negra Alta Colección 2019 is a spot-on, medium-plus-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with blackberry, blueberry, cassis, fresh earth and nutty flavours that linger on. Excellent acidity for food with pleasantly chewy tannins. Pour with grilled red meats. Drink: 2021-2026. 19287 14% D 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 93/100. September 30, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Schild Estate Shiraz 2010, Barossa Valley, Australia: Big fleshy blackberries and black plums roll off the nose followed by savoury goodness and mouth-watering juiciness on the palate. Layers of pleasure with a long finish. Some dark spice and smoke on the finish. Oh double yum. There's some dark spice, black fruit and deeply seated longing and desire on the finish. Give this wine the filet mignon it deserves. Drink: 2013-2018. 66555 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. October 12, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Painted Rock Estate Winery Syrah 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: This wine blows my mind, really. How does this wine get better every year when it started off with such a high bar? Black pepper sprinkled over wild black cherries on a bed of violets. Full-bodied, exotic and delightful. Layers of hedonistic pleasure. The finish goes on and on. Drink: 2017-2024. 541540 15.10% XD 750 mL  $39.90 Score: 94/100. October 31, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Famille Perrin La Gille Gigondas 2018, Gigondas, Rhône Ac, France: Produced by La Famille Perrin, a full-bodied, richly layered Gigondas, savoury with dark cherry liqueur, earthy spices, white pepper flavours on the palate. Tannins are polished. Great now or hold. Drink: 2020-2027. 906073 14.50% D 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 94/100. December 24, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Tessellae Old Vines Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2013, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P, France: The 2013 vintage of Tessellae Old Vines Cotes du Roussillon is fresh and intriguing on the nose with fleshy purple plums, black fruit and some toast. Perfect for grilled meats. Finishes with pepper and dark spice. Highly recommended. Drink: 2015-2019. 343517 14% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 93/100. September 5, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Famille Perrin La Gille Gigondas 2019, Gigondas, Rhône A.C., France: From the Famille Perrin, La Gille 2019 is a full-bodied, elegant 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah red wine blend produced from grapes sourced in the Gigondas, Rhône Valley wine region. Vines grow in limestone, calcareous marl and sandy soils, giving the Grenache finesse and elegance. After the malolactic fermentation and blending, the wines were aged in oak foudres and barrels for one year. Fragrant on the nose with violets, anise, dark cherry, blueberry, rich dark fruits and cracked pepper flavours on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Pour with veal chops in a wild mushroom sauce. Drink: 2021-2027. 906073 14.50% D 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 94/100. October 29, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Carpineto Farnito Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Carpineto Farnito 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, vibrant, full-bodied Cab with juicy dark cherry, black currant, underbrush, pepper and smoky toasty oak spice flavours with brilliant acidity and finishing long on the palate. Tannins are structured. Good now, better in 2022. Pour with a rosemary and garlic roast of pork. Drink: 2022-2036. 996553 12.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 94/100. September 9, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Ruffino Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2006, Tuscany, Italy: A gorgeous blend of 50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot grapes. This full-bodied, complex, rich red offers aromas of black cherry, smoke and dried herbs. Wonderfully concentrated with a long finish. Decant 2 hours Drink: 2012-2018. 912956 13.50% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 94/100. December 16, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Modus Ruffino 2009, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: The 2010 vintage of this spectacular Italian red wine was released in the liquor store last year, and now here comes the 2009, which needed a more time given it's towering tannic structure. It too is a blockbuster and a palate pleaser, with a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot grapes. Great bones, seductive flesh. Drink: 2014-2021. 912956 14% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 94/100. May 10, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Michele Castellani Cinque Stelle Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2005, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: A river a satin-smooth black cherry liqueur wraps around your head and then your body. One of the most sensual wines I’ve tasted in a long time. Full-bodied and smooth with layers of hedonistic happiness. It’s high in alcohol, but why don’t you worry about that tomorrow morning? Drink: 2010-2015. 75127 15.50% D 750 mL  $54.95 Score: 97/100. November 27, 2010 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Caparzo Winery Brunello Di Montalcino 2005, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Subtle with a gorgeous spreading across your mouth like a Tuscan sunset. It fills every crevice with pleasure. Stay with me. Exotic aromas of leather, violets and dried cherry. Mouth-watering yet ultra-elegant. Love it. My birthday is coming up. Drink: 2011-2017. 579094 13.50% XD 750 mL  $55.95 Score: 94/100. October 1, 2011 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Glenelly Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Glenelly Glass Collection 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied Bordeaux-style red and second label for May-Eliane de Lencquesaing, formerly of Pauillac Château Pichon Comtesse. Fragrant with pink florals, dried herbs, cedar spice and ripe dark berry aromas and flavours on the palate and delivers for the price. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2026. 13316 14.80% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 93/100. August 6, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef 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