d'Arenberg The Money Spider Roussanne 2011, Australia, Australia: Great intensity of flavour! Nice honeyed pea aromas (but it’s a bone dry wine) along with apricot notes. Medium-bodied and zippy. Roussanne is one of the lesser-known but fabulous white grapes of the wine world, traditionally grown in the Rhone Valley of France. This interpretation of Roussanne is vibrant and mouth pleasing. Yes please! Drink: 2013-2016. 656710 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. October 26, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

St. Hallett Gamekeeper's Shiraz Grenache 2010, Barossa Valley, Australia: Baked cherries and kirsch on the nose with a warm, peppery finish. Full-bodied and tasty. Great value. This winery has been making classic wine in the heart of the Barossa Valley since 1944. In Australia, this blend of Shiraz and Grenache grapes along with a dash of the flagship Portuguese grape Touriga Nacional is called the Gamekeeper’s Reserve. Some pepper on the finish is just right for that grilled steak. Drink: 2013-2016. 24117 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. October 26, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Turkey Flat Butchers Block Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre 2011, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Exceptional value! Full-bodied and delicious with aromas of fleshy black plum and berry. Round and smooth and mouth-filling. Drink: 2013-2016. 90241 14% D 750 mL  $21.25 Score: 91/100. October 26, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Koyle Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Alto Colchagua, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Lovely blackberry, mint on the nose! You can't go wrong with this full-bodied red, especially at this price point. It has the power of Chilean fruit but is also well-sculpted and balanced with a satisfying long finish. Perfect for the holidays when you want to put your feet up after rigorous shopping expeditions. Drink: 2013-2015. 256073 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. November 23, 2013 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Veramonte Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah Merlot Carmenere 2011, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Juicy-wonderful! Just dripping with fleshy berry flavor and plums with some real vibrancy and lift on the mid-palate. I love it! This wine is a blend of about a third cabernet sauvignon, a third syrah, and the balance split between merlot and carmenere grapes. Superb craftsmanship; great value. Drink: 2013-2016. 712463 14.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. December 7, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Domaine Lafage Cuvée Nicolas Vieilles Vinges Grenache Noir 2010, I.G.P., Côtes Catalanes, Bordeaux, France: A spectacular, robust red wine with glorious aromas and flavours of black cherry liqueur, anise and smoke. Loaded with seductive black raspberry on the finish. Superb craftsmanship! Drink: 2013-2017. 354191 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 23, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Roquefort Vignobles Bellanger Sauvignon Sémillon 2011, A.C., Bordeaux, France: Lime green intensity and a white grapefruit finish. No heavy oak. Good aperitif or seafood companion. Drink: 2013-2015. 313346 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 87/100. November 23, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Château D'anglés Grand Vin 2008, A.C., Languedoc La Clape, Midi, France: Robust, rustic and tannic with big black fruit. Perfect for pizza or hamburgers. Some tanned leather and dark spice on the finish. Drink: 2013-2014. 286492 14.50% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 87/100. November 23, 2013 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Domaine Capmartin Vieilles Vignes 2010, A.C., Madiran, Southwest, France: Full-bodied with brooding black fruit and a juicy mouth-watering finish. This wine is made mostly from the Tannat grape with about 20% Cabernet Sauvignon to give it structure. It spent a year in barrels which gives it added richness and depth along with some vanilla smoke on the finish. Decant 1 hour. In my mind, I'm going to Madiran ... Drink: 2012-2015. 290106 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. November 23, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine Rotier Les Gravels Gaillac 2010, A.C., Southwest, France: This full-bodied red wine is a blend of Duras, Braucol and Syrah grapes and offers aromas and flavours of blood brooding fruit, tar and smoky oak. Good tannic grip so decant for 1-2 hours. Pair with a hearty meat dish. Drink: 2013-2016. 299537 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. November 23, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine Lafage Cuvée Centenaire 2011, A.C., Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi, France: A gloriously aromatic white wine with aromas of peach blossom and Asian pear. Mouth-watering acidity for seafood and chicken dishes. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced. Drink: 2013-2017. 343491 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. October 12, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Tessellae Old Vines Côtes Du Roussillon Domaine Lafage Carignan 2011, A.P., Midi, France: Fresh, full-bodied and invigorating: those adjectives don't usually go together but in this wine they blend beautifully. Although the alcohol is high, this full-bodied wine is nimble on its feet and tastes balanced and just right. Aromas of fleshy black fruit, just enough toast from oak and a cool breeze across a moor of garrigue on a long finish. Drink: 2013-2018. 343517 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 93/100. October 12, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef 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

Aldiano Riserva Cantina Tollo Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2009, D.O.C., Abruzzo, Italy: Lots of mocha and dark chocolate on the nose from oak aging, and it's woven nicely into the dark fruit aromas and flavours. Robust and supple. Very satisfying. Powerful and concentrated with some smoke, vanilla and dark fruit on the finish. Decant for 1-2 hours. Drink: 2012-2016. 51706 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. November 23, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Roccamora Schola Sarmenti Nardò Rosso Negroamaro 2009, D.O.C., Puglia, Italy: Full-bodied red wine with black cherry liqueur aromas and flavours, black fruit and smoke aromas. Dark spices on the finish. Very good price for the quality. Make this your house wine, and you may never leave the house. Drink: 2012-2016. 245654 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. November 23, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Wither Hills Rarangi Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: One of my favourite New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs year after year! It's herbal but not too grassy with a lovely lime lift through the mid-palate and finish. Crisp and refreshing. This would be perfect with seafood and light-hearted conversation. Drink: 2013-2015. 551721 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. October 26, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Momo Seresin Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Herbal and refreshing with lots of mouth-watering, lime zest acidity for a range of dishes from fresh seafood to spinach quiche. There's some lemon zest on the finish. Intense, vibrant and clean. Bring it! Drink: 2013-2015. 9167 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. January 1, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Journey's End Single Vineyard Shiraz 2007, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa: Savoury and juicy with a meaty note that makes this ultra delicious. This is a full-bodied red that will tempt you to drink it too fast: it's that tasty. Aromas of fleshy black fruit and hedonistic happiness. Drink: 2013-2017. 337642 14% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. October 26, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Vergenoegd Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa: This full-bodied red wine is at or just slightly past peak. Still drinking beautifully, but the fruit is completely mature now and I suggest cracking it open now. Drink: 2009-2014. 68445 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. November 23, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Lar De Paula Reserva Heredad De Baro Tempranillo 2005, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Completely mature: leather, cigar box, dried fruit. Full-bodied and smooth. I say drink it now. Drink: 2010-2014. 208207 14% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. November 23, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Vega Sauco Adoremus Tinta De Toro 2008, D.O., Toro, Spain: A port-like, oxidized richness of dried fruit and currant liqueur. Full-bodied and supple. Demans a hearty meat dish. Drink: 2010-2014. 268813 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. November 23, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review