The Exception Stone Dwellers Shiraz 2009, Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria, Australia: Love it! Heart of blackness with a mint lining. Fleshy black plums, blackberries and dark spices. Luscious layers of flavour and complexity. Full-bodied with a long spicy satisfying finish. Oh yum! Drink: 2013-2018. 265967 15% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. March 30, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

De Bortoli Wines - Yarra Valley Gulf Station Pinot Noir 2011, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia: Love it! Bright and vibrant with cherry-berry fruit. Medium- to full-bodied and satin smooth. A true hedonist's wine. The grapes for this wine come from the Brookland Vineyard. It has a fleshy cherry vivacity on the palate as well. Lots of mouth-watering acidity. Some dark spices and attractive red berries on the finish. Terrific for planked salmon or roast beef. Drink: 2012-2016. 15511 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. May 25, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Tommasi Classico Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2009, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Smoky and dark yet elegant. Brooding black fruit on the nose. Underneath and on the palate there's a sensual layer of black fleshy ripe fruit and dark spices. Oh yes! Classic Amarone with some violets and black cherry liqueur on the finish. Best consumed with hearty meat dishes and conversation. Drink: 2011-2019. 356220 15% D 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 94/100. June 8, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review