Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz 2016, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: This 2016 Shiraz is the deepest darkest purple and there is so much on this wine from blackberry, chocolate and spicy caramel flavours with a satiny vanilla, and long minty finish. The Jip Jip Rocks are a striking outcrop of 350 million year old pink-red granite in the heart of the Padthaway region which are sacred to traditional Aboriginal beliefs. Minty cool on the nose with wild blackberry and brambleberry on the palate. Full-bodied, smooth and supple with richness and depth that is very satisfying. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2018-2023. 673897 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.75 Score: 90/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

G. Marquis Vineyards Silver Line Ice Rosé Méthode Classique Sparkling Rose, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada: Toasty and full-bodied with aromas of ripe raspberries and toast. Drink: 2012-2014. 274761 13.40% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. March 17, 2012 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Full Review

Pierre Sparr Réserve Gewürztraminer 2016, Alsace A.C., France: A terrific Alsatian white wine with classic Gewürztraminer aromas of lychee, rosewater, grapefruit and baking spice. Pair with spicy and Asian dishes. Drink: 2017-2021. 747600 13.50% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. November 9, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Domaine Gautheron Chablis Chardonnay 2008, A.C., Burgundy, France: Vintages Wine Panel: A Gold Medal winner at both the Concours Général Agricole 2010 in Paris and the 2010 Concours des Burgondia d’Or. It is a tasty, vibrant Chardonnay bursting with apple and flint character, and wonderfully precise Chablis structure. A great wine to enjoy with the fish course. My note: Very subtle flavours, no oak. Green apple, mouth-watering. Drink: 2011-2016. 207902 12.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 88/100. March 5, 2011 Full Review

Rocca Delle Macìe Famiglia Zingarelli Riserva Chianti Classico 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Rocca Delle Macìe Zingarelli Riserva is a full-bodied Chianti Classico from the Tuscany wine region with a toasty oak and ripe black fruit nose. On the palate, there is a mouthful of blue and blackberries, fresh mushrooms, garrigue and savoury herbs. Drink: 2018-2027. 930966 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. November 24, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review