Château Saint-Roch Domaine Lafage Chimères 2012, Côtes du Roussillon-Villages, Midi A.P., France: Love the incredible range of styles that the Rhone region produces, like this intriguing red wine blend. Full-bodied and deeply savoury. Wow, so different: love it! Violets, black plum, deep dive black raspberry into a heart of welling darkness and satisfaction. Platonic ideal of concentration and depth with a long, sensuous finish that leaves you bathed in flavour satisfaction. Pair with hearty meat dishes and deep conversations. Produced by Domaine Lafage, this robust Rhone red wine from 2012 vintage of this Cotes du Roussillon Chimeres is a blend of mostly Grenache and Syrah grapes, with a splash of Carignan. The wine undergoes an extended cold-soak that's not in stainless steel tanks, then fermentation in 500 litre barrels. The vineyards are located close to the village of Maury in the Rhone Valley. Drink: 2013-2019. 119354 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. March 7, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Famille Perrin Nature Côtes du Rhône 2016, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Perrin Nature 2016 is a full-bodied and smooth Grenache and Syrah red wine blend with ripe dark fruit, berries, smoky and savoury garrigue herb flavours on the palate. The winery is certified organic by Ecocert and was already into organic farming 40 years ago. Drink: 2018-2022. 948059 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. October 3, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review