Yalumba Organic Shiraz 2018, South Australia, Australia: An organic, full-bodied smoky red wine with aromas of black plums and blackberries. Deep and rich with ripe black fruit, blackberry, cracked black pepper and smoke. Pair with grass-fed beef. Founded in 1849, Yalumba is one of the founding members of Australia's First Families of Wine. Drink: 2020-2023. 280883 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. April 1, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Speck Brothers Family Tree The Padre Cabernet-Merlot 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A seriously gorgeous Niagara red wine blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. This wine was matured for 16 months in French and American oak barrels. Aromas of black fruit and smoke. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2020-2023. 18667 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. December 24, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Viu Manent Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: Viu Manent Gran Reserva 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from a cooler vintage, elegant, fresh and ripe with blackberry, blueberry, savoury herb and toasty oak spice flavours. Nicely put together. Produced from old vines Cabernet planted nearly a century ago in San Carlos de Cunaco. Pour with juicy ribs from the grill. Drink: 2021-2024. 569673 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. February 19, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Léoube Rosé de Léoube 2020, Côtes de Provence, Provence A.C., France: From the Côtes De Provence, Château Léoube 2020 is a classic Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Mourvèdre rosé blend produced from a certified organic vineyard. The grapes are grown in shist and clay soils and the vineyard is cooled by sea breezes during the day allowing the grapes to develop a balanced natural acidity. On the palate, this rosé is fresh with strawberry, melon, savoury herb, citrus and flinty flavours. Drink: 2021-2022. 491100 13% XD 750 mL  $31.95 Score: 92/100. August 20, 2021 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Pierre Sparr Pinot Gris 2018, Alsace A.C., France: Produced from the world-renown Pierre Sparr, a delicious, smooth and creamy Pinot Gris with ripe pear, baking spice and soft citrus flavours fresh on the palate. Drink: 2020-2022. 983395 13.50% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. December 15, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello di Montalcino 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Donatella Cinelli Colombini 2015 Brunello Di Montalcino is a full-bodied, savoury and vibrant Brunello rich with ripe cherry, earthy, cedar spice and smoky flavours smooth and full on the palate. Good now, better in 2022. The Sangiovese vines for this wine grow in clay and stony soils. In 1592, Donatella Cinelli Colombini’s ancestors already owned Casato. Donatella's grandmother passed the winery on to Donatella’s mother, who passed it on to her daughter, Violante. Drink: 2022-2036. 113357 14% XD 750 mL  $65.95 Score: 93/100. September 30, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Tenuta della Luia Cilestro 2018, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Tenuta della Luia Cilestro 2018 is an excellent-value 50/50 blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon wine grapes sourced from the Tuscany wine region. The wine was aged in French oak barrels for one year and the wine is only made in select vintages. Full-bodied dry, intense and spicy with dark fruit, bright red cherry, dried wild herb and smoky vanilla flavours concentrated and vibrant on the palate. So good now. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2025. 13521 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. October 1, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2018, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A perennial favourite and consistently great, Oyster Bay's Pinot Noir is zesty, lush and fresh with juicy red cherry, red berry, dried herbs, cedar brush and vanilla flavours mouth-watering on the palate. Medium-bodied, well-rounded with great acidity for food. Pair with lamb chops. Drink: 2020-2021. 590414 14% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. December 24, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Quinta Vale de Fornos Reserva Touriga Nacional 2015, Tejo D.O.C., Portugal: Quinta Vale De Fornos Reserva 2015 is produced from 100% Touriga Nacional from the Tejo wine region. Rich on the nose with ripe dark fruit and earthy florals, on the palate the wine is plushy, dry and full-bodied with ripe dark fruit, savoury herb, white pepper finishing long and velvety. Aged in new French oak barrels for 12 months. Pour with game dishes. Drink: 2021-2025. 18686 15% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. June 12, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Niepoort Vertente 2017, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Niepoort Vertente 2017 is a full-bodied, rich and complex Douro red wine blend of Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca wine grapes and aged up to 18 months in mostly neutral oak barrels. The grapes for Vertente were sourced from the slopes off the Pinhão and Tedo rivers. Bright ruby in the glass, vibrant on the palate and flavourful with ripe red berry, plum and cherry, wet stone, cedar brush spice and finishing long on a mineral note. Tannins are structured and balanced. Drink or hold. A good cellaring candidate for 10-plus years. Drink: 2022-2030. 695023 13% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 90/100. February 19, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Atalaya Laya Almansa 2018, Almansa D.O.P., Spain: Produced from Garnacha (Grenache) Tintorera and Monastrell grapes planted in Spain's Almansa wine region from vineyards 1000 metres above sea level, this is a dry, medium-plus-bodied, juicy and velvety red wine blend with concentrated blueberry, dark plum, black raspberry, earthy florals and vanilla flavours wrapped up with a lingering spicy finish. Enjoy now with a grilled pork tenderloin. Drink: 2021-2022. 132605 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. March 16, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Galerie Pleinair Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Napa Valley, California, United States: Produced by Laura Diaz, Galerie Pleinair 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from grapes sourced mostly from the Napa Valley floor. Fruity, plushy, elegant and so fragrant with dark berry, plum, cassis, blueberry, mint and savoury herb flavours, silky smooth and satisfying on the palate. Pour with a filet mignon and enjoy. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2025. 460709 14.50% XD 750 mL  $98.95 Score: 96/100. October 1, 2021 Glorious Game Wine Full Review