Yalumba The Scribbler Cabernet Shiraz 2013, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Rich, round and full-bodied Australian red wine blend of Shiraz Cabernet. Good grip on the palate from tannins. Decant 1 hour and pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2016-2020. 165811 14% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 90/100. January 6, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Wakefield Winery Jaraman Shiraz 2018, Clare Valley, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Dark chocolate and sweet black fleshy plums on the nose with a pleasant zing of acidity mid-palate for lots of dishes from tangy meat sauces to grilled meats. More black fruit and mouth-filling roundness. A consistently good producer at fair prices for the quality. Highly recommended. This Australian red wine is a regional blend of Shiraz grapes of about two-thirds Clare Valley and one-third McLaren Vale regions. The wine was partially cold-soaked for 4 days, then aged in 100% new American oak barrels for 11 months. Deeply concentrated and flavoured. Drink: 2020-2023. 377036 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. January 6, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Peter Lehmann Wines Portrait Shiraz 2014, Barossa, Australia: Juicy black and purple plums aromas and flavours. Very rich and concentrated. The grapes come from an elevated region of the Barossa Valley and express that cooler vibrancy in the wine. Aromas of dark chocolate and black plum. This is a terrific wine, especially for the price. Pair with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2015-2022. 572875 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 7, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Malivoire Wine Company Chardonnay 2016, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: Toasted almond on the nose of this terrific, vibrant, fresh Niagara Chardonnay that shows its cool climate roots. Golden apple, white peach and some smoke. Perfect for roast turkey. Drink: 2016-2019. 573147 12.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 25, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review

Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile: Uber gorgeous, deep and delicious! Terrific bold red wine from Chile's Maipo Valley. This wine is made from diverse blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes within the Maipo Valley. The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. A savoury and juicy Chilean cabernet sauvignon with aromas of fleshy black plums and blackberries. A full-bodied red wine that's smooth and eminently gulpable. Dark red in the glass, mouth-filling in the palate. Finishes with smoke and spice. Great depth and length in the glass and on the palate. Polished tannins and a good finish. Great with pizza or gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2016-2020. 18721 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. January 6, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Les Chablisienne Les Venerables Vielles Vignes 2014, Chablis, Burgundy, France: Crisp and mouth-watering with fresh lime citrus acidity for shellfish. Unoaked Chardonnay from northern Burgundy in the Chablis region. Drink: 2014-2018. 215525  12.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 89/100. September 5, 2017 Full Review

La Chablisienne Grande Cuvée Chablis 2015, Burgundy A.C., France: So pretty! Juicy and mouth-watering with gorgeous lime-fresh acidity for shellfish and seafood. Green apple on the finish. Medium-bodied. Drink: 2017-2023. 685222 13% XD 750 mL  $54.95 Score: 92/100. November 11, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Charles Smith Wines Of Substance Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Washington, United States: A firm tannic grip on this big Washington state red wine. Cellar a few years then decant 2 hours and pair with a rare steak. Aromas of black fruit and toasty oak. Drink: 2017-2023. 419770 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 90/100. April 28, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling 2015, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Wet stone after a spring rain plus lemon zest and lime refreshment. Love this zingy Washington state white wine made form classic Riesling grapes. Fantastic value. Pair with fresh Dover sole in melted butter. A crisp and refreshing Washington state white wine from the varietal they do best: Riesling. Lots of racy juiciness on the palate for food like shellfish. The Columbia Valley region is experiencing surging popularity among wine drinkers. Drink: 2017-2021. 685651 11.50% M 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. January 6, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review