Jackson-Triggs Delaine Syrah 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Stunning and intriguing nose of dark spices and pepper with exotic black fruit. Rich, full-bodied and quite unlike anything I've tried from Canada. Some ghostly reminisces of Rhone in there but purely Ontario at the same time. Drink: 2012-2018. 86553 12.50% D 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 93/100. December 8, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Château de Beaucastel Vign. Pierre Perrin 2010, A.C., Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône, France: Beautifully made with superb craftsmanship! Full-bodied, concentrated and complex with layers of rich black fruit flavour and smoke. Great cellar potential but why wait? Drink: 2012-2020. 968750 14.50% XD 375 mL  $46.95 Score: 95/100. November 24, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States: Divine! Full-bodied and savoury with lots of layers and a long finish. Seductive, satin fleshy black fruit. Paul, please come over for dinner tonight. Drink: 2012-2018. 351758 14.50% XD 750 mL  $84.95 Score: 95/100. November 24, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

J. Lohr Hilltop Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Paso Robles, California, United States: Mocha-espresso nose with fleshy blackberry and black plums. Full-bodied and smooth with a cleansing grip on the finish. A thoroughly delicious wine for the holidays. Drink: 2012-2016. 686584 14.90% XD 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 93/100. December 8, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review