Clos Du Roi Marsannay Louis Jadot, Domaine Gagey Pinot Noir 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France: Spectacular, especially for this price! Gorgeous layers of fleshy satin cherries, a hint of earth and wild forest violets. Liquid lingerie for seduction. Perfect for Christmas dinner. Drink: 2012-2018. 124826 13.50% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 94/100. December 8, 2012 Full Review

Valle da Fonte Old Vines Terroir Blend Reserva 2017, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Valle Da Fonte Reserva 2017 is produced from old vines Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca aged in French oak barrels for nine months, then in stainless-steel tanks prior to bottling. Deep ruby in the glass, fragrant and smooth with ripe red berry, cherry, blackberry, meaty, earthy and sweet tobacco leaf spice flavours balanced with good acidity for food. Tannins are fine and velvety. Pour with grilled meats. Drink: 2021-2024. 18587 14% XD 750 mL  $31.95 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Pintas Character Red 2017, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: From the Douro wine region, Pintas Character 2017, had a lot of character with a blend of more than 30 different grapes that lead with the local red wine grapes of Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Nacional. Produced by Wine & Soul, this is a dry, medium-bodied red with layers of dark cherry, plum, black currant, citrus zest, licorice and baking spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are dusty. Drink or hold. Decant one hour prior to pouring with goat ragu or grilled game sausages. Drink: 2021-2030. 292599 14.50% XD 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 93/100. June 12, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Quinta do Covão Touriga Nacional 2016, Dão D.O.C., Portugal: Quinta do Covão Reserva 2016 Touriga Nacional is from the Dão wine region. Fragrant and enticing with ripe dark cherry, berry, spicy and smoky aromas; dry, medium-plus-bodied with bright dark cherry fruit, black currant, savoury herb, spicy and smoky vanilla flavours on the palate. Tannins are rich and firm. Aged 12 months in new oak barrels. Decant one hour prior to pouring with a game roast. Drink: 2021-2024. 18410 14.50% XD 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 91/100. June 12, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Quinta dos Aciprestes Reserva 2017, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Produced by Real Companhia Velha, Quinta Dos Aciprestes Reserva 2017 is a rich, full-bodied Douro blend of 60% Touriga Nacional and 40% Touriga Franca aged 12 months in French oak barrels (50% new). Dry, full-bodied and concentrated on the palate with dark plum, cherry, savoury herb and dark spices on the palate. Pour with a meat-lover's pizza or a sausage cassoulet. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2035. 167627 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. July 23, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Aromas4u Vinho Verde Alvarinho 2017, Portugal, Portugal  821207 13.50%  750 mL  $28.55. January 1, 2019 Full Review

Da Dina Aguiar Red Reserva 2011, Portugal, Portugal  511328 14% XD 750 mL  $27.35. January 1, 2019 Full Review

Quinta de Soalheiro Allo Vinho Verde 2018, Vinho Verde, Portugal Drink: 2020-2022. 11% D 750 mL. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Quinta do Vallado Sousão 2017, Douro, Portugal: Quinta do Vallado 2017 is produced from 100% Sousão, foot trodden in traditional lagares for six days and aged for 18 months in French oak barriques (38% new). Dry, full-bodied and intense on the palate with strawberry, dark plum, sweet dried tobacco leaf, sweet spice from oak ageing and balanced with vibrant acidity for food. Produced by winemakers, Francisco Olazabal & Francisco Ferreira. Drink: 2022-2043. 18756 14% XD 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 95/100. August 6, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Pegos Claros Grande Escolha Vinhas Velhas Castelão 2016, Palmela, Setúbal D.O.C., Portugal: Pegos Claros Grande Escolha 2016 Vinhas Velhas is a Castelão red wine aged for 12 months in new and previous-use French oak barrels. The Castelão grapes for this vintage were sourced from the winery's oldest vines of 100-plus years of age. Dry, bright and rich with ripe strawberry, red berry, spicy, toasty oak and vanilla flavours on the palate. Tannins are rich. Drink or hold, the wine is still quite youthful and is a good cellaring candidate for 10 years or more. Pairs well with smoked and cured meats, soft and cured cheeses. Drink: 2021-2034. 14958 14% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 91/100. September 3, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Casa Relvas São Miguel Escolha dos Enologos 2018, Alentejo, Portugal: Produced by Nuno Franco & Alexandre Relvas, Escolha Dos Enologos 2018 is a savoury, full-bodied red blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Alicante Bouschet, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Alentejano Wine Region. The wine is rich with charred black-fruit, dark cherry, dark chocolate and spicy flavours on the palate. Tannins are firm. Try in 2022 with burgers and ribs from the grill. Drink: 2022-2026. 445122 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. December 18, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken 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

Portas da Herdade Reserva 2019, Alentejo, Portugal: From Companhia das Quintas, Portas da Herdade 2019 is a rich, robust and powerful red blend of Syrah, Trincadeira and Touriga Nacional wine grapes, and is great value at $20. Fragrant and floral on the nose, youthful on the palate with ripe dark fruit, dark cherry, anise and pepper spice flavours. Tannins are structured and grippy and the wine would benefit from another year in cellar to mellow and marry. Good now, better in 2023. Drink: 2023-2030. 404418 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. April 1, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Quinta de Pancas Grande Reserva 2016, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal: Quinta De Pancas Grande Reserva 2016 is a youthful, robust red wine blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot wine grapes. Rich and concentrated with ripe black fruits, dark berry, earthy and mouth-watering with firm, structured tannins. The wine needs some time to further mellow and develop in bottle, try it in 2023 or cellar to 2030. Quinta de Pancas is located 45 kilometres northwest of Lisbon, in the parish of Santo Estevão and Triana. Drink: 2023-2030. 631838 14% XD 750 mL  $56.95 Score: 94/100. August 27, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Trus Crianza 2018, Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain: From the Ribera del Duero D.O. Trus Crianza 2018 is produced from 100% Tempranillo. Dry, medium-bodied, plushy and easy to love with ripe dark cherry, plum, licorice, savoury herbs, clove and pepper spice flavours. Finishes long with dark chocolate and stony mineral flavours on the palate. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from five sites with clay, calcareous soils, 800 metres above sea level. Drink: 2022-2035. 23253 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. April 1, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Luis Cañas Crianza 2017, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Luis Cañas Crianza 2017 is an enticing, medium-bodied Tempranillo with a splash or two of Grenache added to the mix. Fresh on the palate with dark cherry, plum, white pepper and cedar spice flavours vibrant on the palate. Tannins are firm. Pour with an equally juicy pork roast. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2025. 336719 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. February 19, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

González Byass La Copa Reserva Vermouth, Jerez, Spain Drink: 2020-2023. 17510 17% S 750 mL  $24.95. December 24, 2020 Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Bodegas Hermanos Perez Pascuas El Pedrosal Crianza 2016, Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain: From the Ribera del Duero wine region, El Pedrosal Crianza 2016 Tempranillo is produced by Hermanos Pérez Pascuas. The wine grapes for this vintage ripened slowly and evenly with good acidity to match. Look for ripe and juicy dark plum, dark berry, a touch of spice with balanced acidity on the palate. Smooth, balanced and elegant. Drink: 2022-2027. 540070 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. October 8, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

González Byass La Copa Vermouth Rojo, Jerez, Spain: La Copa is rich and fragrant on the nose with wormwood, cinnamon, cinchona bark and orange zest aromas. Produced by González Byass, this vermouth is medium-sweet, smooth and an easy sipper on ice. Drink: 2024-2028. 491712 15.50% S 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. April 27, 2024 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Cuatro Rayas 61 Dorado Vermouth, Rueda D.O., Spain Drink: 2019-2022. 10895 14.70% S 750 mL  $23.95. November 7, 2019 Full Review

La Madre Premium Vermouth, Spain, Spain  490978 15%  750 mL  $29.45. January 1, 2019 Full Review

Palacios Remondo La Vendimia 2019, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From the Rioja wine region, Palacios Remondo La Vendimia 2019 is an excellent value full-bodied, smooth and vibrant Rioja red blend of Tempranillo and Grenache produced from organically-grown grapes sourced from the Falda del monte Yerga Vineyard in La Rioja Baja wine region as well as producer, Álvaro Palacio's own fruit. Fragrant with ripe black fruit, candied cherry, floral and ripe dark plum aromas, a lovely balance of the two grapes savoury, supple with balanced natural acidity. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2024. 674564 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 23, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Bodgas Lavia Plus+ 2015, Bullas D.O., Spain: From Bodegas Lavia in Spain's Bullas wine region, Lavia Plus+ 2015 is an elegant Monastrell with blue florals, dark plum and cherry aromas on the nose. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and nicely balanced with wild dark berries, dark plum, mint and spicy flavours silky on the palate. Tannins are fine. Produced from vines over 40 years of age and matured in 500-litre French oak vats for 12 months. Pour with a roast Porchetta. Drink: 2024-2030. 18999 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 93/100. August 10, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Bodegas Palacio Glorioso Crianza 2016, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Bodegas Palacio Glorioso Crianza 2016 is a great value Rioja red under $18. Dry, medium-plus-bodied with crushed raspberry, cherry, vanilla flavours finishing on a mineral note. Tannins are pleasantly chewy. Enjoy with a grilled pork tenderloin. Drink: 2021-2024. 340844 12.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. July 23, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Guerra Rojo Vermouth, Castilla y León, Spain Drink: 2023-2025. 542852 15% S 750 mL  $22.95. October 21, 2023 Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Gonzalez Byass La Copa Vermouth, Jerez, Spain Drink: 2017-2020. 491712 15.50% S 750 mL  $21.95. July 8, 2017 Full Review

Nordesía Vermouth Red, Rioja, Spain Drink: 2018-2020. 515809 15% S 1000 mL  $26.95. March 2, 2018 Full Review