Fabre Montmayou Gran Reserva, Vistalba Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Seductive blackberries and fleshy black plums, full-bodied with gorgeous velvet texture. Spice and cedar smoke on a long and persistent finish. A beautiful expression of Mendoza malbec. The grapes are grown on vines that are over 80 years old in Vistalba and Las Compuertas regions, and they're cropped at 35 hectoliters per hectare, which is low, and aged in French barrel for 12 months. Yum! Drink: 2012-2016. 279802 15% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 91/100. August 17, 2013 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Trapiche Fincas Las Palmas Malbec 2011, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A lively Malbec with intriguing aromas of black raspberry, bacon and vanilla smoke. Concentrated and powerful with polished tannins. Ready to drink now, but will also do well with a few years in the cellar. Absolutely delicious especially at this price! This wine cries out to be on your table beside prime rib. Let your mouth have some fun tonight! Drink: 2013-2016. 186668 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. June 27, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Robert Oatley Wines Signature Series Pinot Noir 2012, Yarra Valley, Australia: Lovely cherry-berry aromas and flavours in this medium-bodied, supple Pinot Noir. A lick of spice at the end makes it a great companion to duck or game meats. Drink: 2015-2018. 357491 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 1, 2014 Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Robert Oatley Vineyards Signature Series Riesling 2012, Great Southern, Western Australia, Australia: What an exquisite Riesling! Lovely aromas of lemon and lime sunshine with just a hint of white flowers underneath. Fresh and crisp. Perfect for seafood. Drink: 2013-2019. 357426 12% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. February 1, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz 2011, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Full-on, big red wine with glorious black cherry liqueur aromas. Rich, full-bodied and delicious. This wine has won multiple Gold and Silver Medals in competitions around the world. Part of the Bryson Family portfolio. The oak is woven in well and the wine comes off as balanced. Well-priced. I'd drink with a rack of lamb. Drink: 2013-2016. 673897 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.75 Score: 91/100. February 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Nugan Estate King Valley Frasca's Lane Chardonnay 2012, King Valley, Victoria, Australia: Love it! Zesty green apple and white peach on the nose wrapped in toasted almond of toasty oak aging. Perfectly balanced and endlessly delicious. A chardonnay for those who don't like chardonnay (and those who do). The Nugan family has been involved in viticulture for 65 years. Lovely baked bread and lemon zest on the finish. Drink: 2013-2017. 288191 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. June 7, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Mitolo Jester Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mclaren Valle, South Australia, Australia: Here's your ultimate lamb with rosemary wine. This robust Cabernet over-delivers against its price point beautifully. I also love the Shiraz this winery makes. Full-bodied with smoky black fruit. Great concentration and depth with a good finish. Very satisfying. Crack open a bottle (or two) tonight. Drink: 2013-2018. 43224 14.90% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. February 21, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Mitolo G.A.M. Shiraz 2010, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: This is a powerhouse of a wine, wow! Seductively rich, black cherry liqueur runs through its black heart. Full-bodied, velvet-smooth and hedonistically satisfying. Shiraz comes from the Chinese Block vineyard which is located in the Willunga district at the southern end of McLaren Vale. Biting acidity that isn't unpleasant just a surprise. Result > needs food like steak. Pair with brontosaurus burgers and King Henry VIII-style feasts (you may not need a fork and knife for the food, but you will--almost-- for this concentrated, chewy wine). Highly recommended. Drink: 2012-2017. 596031 14.50% D 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 93/100. June 7, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

3 Rings Shiraz 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: This robust red is packed with notions of black plums, blackberries and smoke. Full-bodied but not heavy: deliciously balanced. Great price. Try it with meat lovers' pizza tonight. Yum! Drink: 2013-2016. 15495 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. June 21, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Tawse Winery Inc. Sketches Of Niagara Chardonnay 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Love this style of Chard! Rich, full-bodied but not heavy. Infused with gorgeous hazelnut and toast almond with green apple and peach notes. Truly one of our best Canadian producers. Drink: 2010-2015. 89037 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 18, 2010 Full Review

Bon Cap Organic Wines The Ruins Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, WO Eilandia Robertson, South Africa: Excellent berry ripeness in the glass along with layers of black plums. Bargain hunters will love this full-bodied red wine from South Africa. It offers notes of smoked meat, jammy black fruit and some robust tannins. Decant for 1-2 hours. This wine will make a big splash at your next party. This wine is a blend of 60% Shiraz and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon organic grapes. Great value. Drink: 2013-2015. 18739 14.80% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. January 4, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel 2012, Contra Costa County, California, United States: Cline's Zinfandel grapes are sourced from dry-farmed vines planted more than 100 years ago, thus deserving the name Ancient Vines. The depth and concentration of that aging vine wisdom shows in the glass. Notes of blackberry and toasty, black fruit, tar, smoke and toasty oak. Full-bodied. Perfect for BBQ meats and a campfire. This is a truly mouth-filling wine. Big, long finish like a Broadway number... it's a dazzling kick-line for the senses. Drink: 2013-2016. 719211 15% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. June 7, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review