Barossa Valley Estate Grenache Shiraz Mouvedre 2014, Barossa Valley, Australia: So seductive: gorgeous deep vein of black cherry liqueur runs through the heart of this full-throttle GSM Australian blend. Perfect for brisket or roast beef, but also rack of lamb. Superb craftsmanship. Drink: 2015-2019. 477793 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. June 5, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Wakefield Winery Pinot Noir 2021, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Wakefield 2021 Pinot Noir is dry, medium-bodied and excellent value at $20. Produced from several sites throughout the Adelaide including Gumeracha, Birdwood, Woodside, Oakbank and Balhannah and matured for nine months in oak barrels, look for bright cherry, red berry, menthol, cedar and toasty oak spice flavours vibrant on the palate. Lightly chill and pour with a mixed grill. Drink: 2023-2026. 197392 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. October 6, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Evans & Tate Redbrook Estate Cabernet Merlot 2019, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: From the Margaret River, Western Australia wine region, Evans & Tate Redbrook Estate 2019 is a dry, medium-bodied and fruity red wine blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec in support. Each varietal was individually fermented and matured in French oak barrels (15% new). The Cabernet Franc and Merlot were matured in 500-litre neutral puncheons for 12 months with the Cabernet Sauvignon matured 15 months in 300-litre hogsheads prior to the final blend. Drink: 2023-2032. 16530 14.50% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 94/100. December 2, 2023 Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Pelee Island Winery Reserve Pinot Noir 2010, Lake Erie North Shore And Pelee Island, Canada  458521 12.50% D 750 mL  $14.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Inniskillin Niagara Estate Reserve Series Pinot Noir 2012, VQA, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada: A silky, seductive pinot that delivers fleshy berry aromas and flavours. Medium-bodied and plush with lots of length on the finish. It's a terrific pinot with New World fruit vibrancy and Old World balance. Try it tonight with planked salmon. Drink: 2013-2015. 981332 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 12, 2013 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Santa Ema Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: Savoury and juicy and full-bodied, with a supple, velvet texture. Aromas of black plum and smoke. Fantastic value. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2018-2021. 485557 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. September 27, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine De Font Sane 2020, Gigondas, Rhône A.P., France: Domaine De Font Sane Tradition 2020 is a fresh and lively, medium-bodied red wine blend of 72% Grenache, 23% Syrah, 3% Mourvèdre and 2% Cinsault sourced from the Gigondas, Rhône wine region. Deep ruby in the glass, with a mouthful of spiced dark cherry, blueberry, pink florals and fine herb flavours long, spicy and zesty on the palate. Tannins are structured and firm. Good now, better in 2024 to 2030. Drink: 2024-2030. 18557 14.50% XD 750 mL  $31.95 Score: 94/100. November 18, 2023 Best Beef Wine Full Review

LeftField The Hatchling Merlot Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2019, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand: From Hawke's Bay, North Island, Left Field's The Hatchling 2019 is a unique, dry, medium-plus-bodied and zesty red wine blend of 60% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Tempranillo. Fragrant and rich with plum, dark berry and spicy flavours fresh on the palate. Tannins are firm. Drink: 2023-2027. 25807 14% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. March 30, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Oyster Bay Merlot 2017, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand: A savoury, medium-plus-bodied Merlot with ripe blackberry, dark plum, cherry, mocha and fresh fine herb flavours on the palate. Drink: 2019-2024. 692343 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 16, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Vidal Pinot Noir 2019, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From Marlborough, South Island, Vidal 2019 Pinot Noir is so focussed and bright with blue florals, dark cherry, anise and toasty aromas on the nose. Dry, vibrant, smooth and supple on the palate. A fantastic value PN at $20 from New Zealand. Pour with lamb chops from the grill. Drink: 2021-2025. 595546 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. November 4, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Stoneleigh Pinot Noir 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand: Juicy and delicious New Zealand Pinot Noir with aromas of fleshy ripe red cherries and berries and some spices. Perfect for roast chicken and turkey. Drink: 2016-2019. 54353 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 26, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Milcampos Viñas Viejas Tempranillo 2019, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: From Bodegas La Milagrosa in the Ribera Del Duero wine region, Milcampos Vinas Viejas 2019 Tempranillo is produced from 50-plus year old vines. Inky ruby in the glass, look for dark berry, cherry, dried herbs, cracked pepper spice flavours concentrated on the palate with a lingering mocha finish and balanced with bright acidity. Tannins are velvety. Drink: 2023-2028. 30229 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 23, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Seven Falls Cellars Merlot 2020, Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Seven Falls Cellars 2020 Merlot is a dry, full-bodied and plummy Merlot with dark cherry, chocolate, vanilla, anise, cinnamon and cedar brush spice with balanced acidity and creamy tannins. Lovely now, try it with an equally elegant and juicy roast of pork. The Merlot grapes for this vintage were sourced from the Wahluke Slope, one the warmest, driest regions in Washington's Columbia Valley. Drink: 2023-2027. 420711 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. November 18, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review