Elderton Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Juicy, dark and savoury with aromas of blackberries and plums. Dark spices on the finish. Oh yum! 9175 14% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. November 27, 2010 Full Review

d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2007, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Big black bruiser with dark fruit, savoury bacon, dark spices and mint. Full-bodied and smooth. Big “bang” for your buck. 981183 14.50% XD 750 mL  $70.00 Score: 91/100. November 27, 2010 Full Review

Luis Felipe Edwards Reserva Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Mocha and dark chocolate with coffee espresso underlays on the nose from generous oak aging. Opens on the palate with fleshy black plum and berries. Full-bodied and smooth. Needs a steak. Drink: 2012-2015. 308189 14% D 750 mL  $13.90 Score: 87/100. October 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Les Montgolfiers Reserve Syrah 2012, Southern Midi I.G.T., France: An incredibly juicy, delicious, smooth, full-bodied French red wine for the money! Wow. This Syrah comes from southern France and celebrates winemaker's Thierry Boudinaud's ancestors who were pioneering aviators Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier. Intense and concentrated aromas and flavours of dark berries, black raspberry and cherry with a lovely whiff of smoke. Drink: 2013-2016. 341479 12.50% XD 750 mL  $11.50 Score: 89/100. October 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Domaine La Fourmone Tresor Du Poete Syrah Blend 2007, A.C., Vacqueyras, Rhône, France: Pitch-black with incredible depths of black fruit and smoke. A toweringly huge wine with a long finish. Drink: 2012-2020. 194704 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. November 27, 2010 Full Review

Domaine La Bouscade Old Vine Carignan 2007, A.C., Midi, France: Gorgeous and savoury with mouth-watering aromas of blackberry and plums. This wine goes on and on and on. Top me, will you? Drink: 2010-2016. 78758 15% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. November 27, 2010 Full Review

Le Ragnaie Brunello Di Montalcino 2005, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Juicy and spectacularly tasting with great mouth-watering acidity, black cherries and mocha aromas. Full-bodied and smooth. This wine could go the distance for years. Drink: 2010-2020. 205930 14% XD 750 mL  $108.00 Score: 93/100. November 27, 2010 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

Vignamaggio Monna Lisa Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Full-bodied, rich, full-bodied red wine especially for Chianti which tends to be a little leaner than this in style. Great acidity for rich meaty dishes with tomato sauce. Good layering and finish. Drink: 2011-2016. 378133 14% XD 750 mL  $19.85 Score: 88/100. October 16, 2014 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Hunter's Jane Hunter Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: What a mouth gusher! Loaded with bright lime acidity and grassy goodness. Classic and lovely. Bring on the seafood! Drink: 2012-2015. 280271 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. June 9, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Escondido Bodega La Milagrosa Tempranillo 2006, D.O., Ribera del Duero, Spain: Vintages Wine Panel: This is another great value from Spain. 100% Tempranillo sourced from very old vines, it’s deep ruby in colour, with aromas of mixed berry fruit and roasted coffee. Dry, medium-bodied, creamy textured and well-balanced with ripe, brambly berry flavours replaying on the palate. My: Simple and delicious with dark chocolate and fleshy black plum notes. Full-bodied, supple and round. 132597 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. November 7, 2009 Full Review

Tinto Figuero 4 Tempranillo 2012, Ribera Del Duero D.O.C., Spain: A modern style Spanish red wine made from a tradition native grape Tempranillo. Fleshy ripe and juicy aromas and flavours of black and purple plums waft up from the glass and spread across the palate. Perfect for pizza night. Drink: 2013-2016. 375014 14% XD 750 mL  $17.75 Score: 88/100. October 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Bodegas y Viñedos Fernandez Rivera, Dehesa De La Granja Tempranillo 2004, Zamora, Spain: Vintages Wine Panel: This is an exciting new wine from the stable of Alexandro Fernández of Pesquera fame. My note: Smoky with dark fruit and oak and dark chocolate aromas. Full-bodied, smooth and brooding. Great for watching film noir. Drink: 2010-2017. 192476 14.30% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 90/100. November 27, 2010 Full Review

Sierra Cantabria Selección Tempranillo 2008, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Vintages Wine Panel: This palate-pleasing wine, built around Tempranillo, shows why this grape is so prized in Rioja. You’ll find ripe red berry-fruit on the nose here, as well as some spicy notes, chocolate, coffee, and sour cherry. A great value from Spain’s most acclaimed region. My note: What a delightful wine, especially at this price! Savoury, juicy with bright red fleshy berries. Love it! I can’t imagine a more pitch-perfect party wine for a wide variety of palates. Buy several cases for the holidays before it’s gone. Drink: 2010-2015. 190520 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. November 27, 2010 Full Review

Beronia Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2001, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Dark and savoury with dark fruit, a warm core. Some dark spices on the finish. Full-bodied and smooth. Drink: 2010-2016. 940965 14% D 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 90/100. November 27, 2010 Full Review

Wente Vineyards Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Livermore Valley, California, United States: Elegant, balanced and complex. Great price for classic Californian Cabernet. Cool-climate influences at play here. Drink: 2013-2017. 301507 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.00 Score: 89/100. October 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review