Yellow Tail Bubbles Sparkling Wine 2010, South Eastern Australia, Australia: Tasty and toasty with off-dry notes of peach and pear. Terrific for the price point. Serve at parties as an aperitif or companion to tasty nibbles. Drink: 2011-2012. 229039 11.50%  750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. January 3, 2012 Full Review

Wynns Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Coonawarra, South Australia,, Australia: Luscious and rich with cassis, fleshy blackberry and blackcurrant. Absolutely classic with a long finish. Tremendous quality for the price. Drink: 2012-2016. 84996 14% XD 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 94/100. December 8, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Luscious and rich with cassis, fleshy blackberry and blackcurrant. Absolutely classic with a long finish. Tremendous quality for the price. There's some seductive anise and dark spice on the long finish. The bold wine has longevity, not only for this vintage in your cellar, but also this particular wine has been made now for 54 years. It's matured in French oak and the grapes are selected from Wynns' top vineyards. Liquid velvet. Drink: 2013-2017. 84996 14% XD 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 95/100. October 12, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Joseph Cattin Hatschbourg Gewurztraminer 2010, A.C., Alsace Grand Cru, France: Lychee, rose petal and baking spices on the nose. Mouth-watering acidity is terrific for Asian and spicy dishes. Very distinctive and aromatic. Full-bodied with lots of layers. Luscious with a finish that leaves you longing for more. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2016. 259770 13% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 92/100. October 26, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Jérôme Quiot 2009, A.C., Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône, France: Spicy with black fruit and cedar forest. Many layers of voluptuous, full-bodied pleasure. Smooth with a long finish. Drink: 2012-2018. 983650 14.50% XD 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 92/100. December 8, 2012 Full Review

Tommasi Classico Amarone Della Valpolicella 2009, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Black cherry, fruitcake, dark spices and brooding mystery on the nose. Full-bodied and velvet smooth. Lovely, lovely, lovely. Mouth-filling with some dark plum on a long finish. Classic Amarone. This half bottle size is perfect for nights when you and your dining companion want just a glass and half or so. Drink: 2011-2020. 980128 15% D 375 mL  $26.95 Score: 93/100. June 22, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review

Sandeman Vau Vintage Port 2000, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: Love it! Savoury cherry liqueur with cedar goodness. Rich layers with a long finish. Drink: 2010-2025. 251090 20% S 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 94/100. October 12, 2013 Favourite Dessert Wine. Full Review