Luigi Bosca Familia Arizu Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina Drink: 2013-2017. 452672 13.70% XD 750 mL  $19.95. January 1, 2016 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Trapiche Terroir Series Orellana De Escobar Malbec 2011, La Consulta, Mendoza, Argentina: This benchmark single vineyard Argentine red wine made from the iconic Malbec grape features aromas of blackberry, smoke, spice and anise. Luxuriously layered and rich with a thick mouth-coating texture and weight of flavours. A hint of mint on the nose wrapped on ripe black fruit, then a coffeed-espresso finish. Such a wonderfully unusual and decadent wine. Decant 1-2 hours and pair with game meats and great conversation. Superb craftsmanship. Drink: 2017-2022. 178145 14.50% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 95/100. October 29, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Versado Ancient Reserva Malbec 2014, Mendoza, Argentina: Owner and winemaking consultant Peter Gamble and chief winemaker Roberto de la Mota have created a blockbuster Argentine red for the 2014 vintage. Made from the iconic Malbec grape, this wine underwent a spontaneous fermentation, rather than one induced by the winemaker with specific yeasts. The wine was aged in oak barrels. This is another gorgeous red wine from Versado - this wine and winemaker perform consistently well every year. Aromas of fleshy black fruit, dried herbs, spices and pepper. Pair with grilled lamb. Highly recommended. Drink: 2022-2025. 316984 14% XD 750 mL  $58.95 Score: 95/100. February 18, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Trapiche Terroir Series Finca Ambrosia Single Vineyard Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: The grapes for this magnificent Argentine red wine are sourced from vineyards in Gualtallary, Tupungato and Mendoza planted at an altitude of 1307 metres above sea level in mostly sandy soil and 30% calcaire gravel. The grapes are carefully hand harvested, with bunch and berry selection and de-stemming. Fermentation is done with wild native yeast and maceration takes place in small concrete vats over 25 days, at 26-28ºC with a natural malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels with bottle aging of another 12 months. This Malbec offers classic aromas of black fruit, thyme, rosemary, and anise. Great mineral depth with firm tannins and a long finish. Pair with game meats and hard cheeses. Highly recommended. Drink: 2016-2021. 402941 15.50% D 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 94/100. December 30, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Two Hands Wines Bella's Garden Shiraz 2014, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: A full-bodied, deeply concentrated Australian Shiraz with attractive aromas of black plum and blackberry. Mouth-filling and delicious. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2016-2020. 636407 15.80% D 750 mL  $65.95 Score: 92/100. June 24, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Chapel Hill Shiraz 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Ripe black plum and toasty oak aromas on the nose of this Australian shiraz, with an amazing acidic zing on the palate for food. Full-bodied and supple. This wine was designed for steak. Blackberry and vanilla smoke on this finish. Highly recommended. Drink: 2017-2022. 743989 14.50% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 91/100. July 8, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Pirramimma White Label Shiraz 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Savoury, concentrated, deep and delicious with intense black fruit flavours. A vibrant, peppery Australian red wine with a black plum mantle and warming shawl of mouth-filling flavour. The superb 2013 vintage was ideal for ripening Shiraz. The grapes were selected from vineyards such as War Horse, Johnson Prolific, Bellevue and Bulrush. Finishes with vanilla bean and black pepper. Try with a rack of lamb. Drink: 2017-2020. 987784 14.70% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. June 24, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Watershed Senses Chardonnay 2016, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: A lovely, lively, smoky Australia Chardonnay from the cool climate of the Margaret River. The grapes are fermented in small batches in French oak barrels and rest on their on their lees for 7 months with light mixing - battonage - to add richness and creaminess. Aromas of golden apple, toasted almond and peach. Pair with roast turkey or chicken. Drink: 2018-2021. 570150 13% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 92/100. August 18, 2018 Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Bründlmayer Heiligenstein Riesling 2014, Kamptal D.A.C., Austria: Absolutely stunning Austrian white wine made from the classic Riesling grape. Great body, texture, complexity and length of finish. This wine ha a long life ahead of it. Floral, delicate, ephemeral, yet aromatic. The residual sugar is 5. Pair with seafood dishes. Drink: 2016-2025. 12.50% D 750 mL  $35.00 Score: 96/100. April 26, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Lunessence Merlot 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A superb BC Merlot: among the best I've tasted ... ever. Full-bodied, rich, complex and layered. Aromas of fleshy dark plums and cassis. Pair with grilled lamb. Soooo good! Drink: 2017-2025. 880856 15% D 750 mL  $30.00 Score: 94/100. May 27, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Errázuriz Aconcagua Costa Pinot Noir 2015, Aconcagua Coast, Chile: A gorgeous, generously flavoured and textured Chilean red wine made from the classic Pinot Noir grape. Errazuriz produces wines of stunning complexity and value. This is no exception. Aromas of black cherry and spice. Pair with veal or lamb. Drink: 2017-2022. 541151 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 95/100. May 15, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Monmousseau Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2015, Vouvray, Loire A.C., France: A soft, light-bodied, lemon-fresh French white wine with some juicy acidity. Ideal for fresh fish dishes. Drink: 2017-2018. 271940 11.50% M 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. April 28, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Marchand-Tawse Pinot Noir 2014, Burgundy A.C., France: A very seductive nose of black cherry and violets. Smooth, supple and almost full-bodied with great richness on the palate. Aromas of sour cherry, cranberry and wild tart blackberry. Good acidity for smoked salmon or grilled chicken. Produced by a joint venture between Moray Tawse, of Niagara's Tawse winery, and Burgundian winemaker Pascal Marchand. The Pinot Noir vines were planted in 1978 in the clay and limestone soils of Pommard, one of Burgundy's most respected communes. Drink: 2016-2020. 285601 12.50% XD 750 mL  $32.25 Score: 94/100. March 17, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Château La Croix Du Casse 2010, Pomerol, Bordeaux A.C., France: Chary and black-hearted by very tasty. Black chary fruit, mocha and toasty oak with layered complexity from a superb vintage. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2015-2020. 436097 14% XD 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 92/100. December 12, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Gustave Lorentz Réserve Gewurztraminer 2016, Alsace A.C., France: Classic Gewurztraminer from the Alsace wine region, pale yellow in the glass with rose petals, lychee, light herbs and cake spice flavours on the palate. Lovely on its own, or pair with mild vegetable curries. Enjoy now. Drink: 2018-2021. 408195 13.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. September 1, 2018 Top Rated White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Domaine Bonnard Sancerre 2016, Loire A.C., France: Domaine Bonnard 2016 is mouth-watering, medium-bodied Old World Sancerre from the Loire wine region. This vibrant Sauvignon Blanc is flinty, with fresh apple green herb, lime, gooseberry, cut grass and mineral flavours on the palate. Pair with seafood. Drink: 2018-2022. 140525 12.50% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 89/100. September 1, 2018 Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Henri Bourgeois La Chapelle Des Augustins Sancerre 2014, Loire A.C., France: This lemon-fresh zesty Sancerre white wine is sourced from grapes grown in a single vineyard in soils of limestone and flint. Lots of minerality and a core of racy acidity. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering with happy notes of citrus, green apple and lime zest lift. Bring it! Drink: 2017-2020. 322628 13% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 92/100. June 24, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Reichsgraf Von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett 2015, Prädikatswein, Grosse Lage, Mosel V.D.P., Germany: Reichsgraf Von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger 2015 is a medium-sweet Riesling with slate, earthy honey, mineral notes, lemon and lime zest flavours wrapped up in an incredible acidity. Pair this Riesling with curry dishes. Drink now or hold in cellar for another three years. Drink: 2018-2025. 282343 10% M 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 92/100. September 1, 2018 Top Rated White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Schloss Vollrads Spätlese Riesling 2014, Rheingau Pradikätswein, Germany: Fleshy ripe peach and sweet pear on the nose and palate of this gorgeous German Riesling. You could enjoy it as a dessert wine or aperitif, or pair it with medium spices and curries to tame the heat. So lovely. Drink: 2015-2022. 101972 7.50% MD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 93/100. April 4, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Santa Margherita Impronta del Fondatore Pinot Grigio 2016, Alto Adige Trentino D.O.C., Italy: This zesty Italian white wine is fresh, clean and crisp with white peach notes. Medium-bodied with lime lift on the finish. Great aperitif. Try this medium-bodied white wine with balsamic grilled radicchio, basil pesto or zucchini and red onion frittata. Drink: 2016-2018. 231258 13.50% D 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 91/100. June 17, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2016, Alto Adige Trentino, Valdadige D.O.C., Italy: Fresh, clean and crisp with sunshine bright aromas of lemon zest, lime blossom and white peach. Finishes with crisp lime citrus notes. Pair with grilled veggies. Drink: 2017-2020. 687558 12.50% XD 375 mL  $10.95 Score: 89/100. July 8, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Jermann Pinot Grigio 2014, Venezia Giulia, Friuli I.G.T., Italy: Probably one of the most expensive Italian Pinot Grigios on the market, and definitely one of the best. Racy acidity on the palate with lime freshness and lemon lift. Robust with more complexity than most Italian Pinot Grigios, which you'd expect. Pair with grilled fish. Drink: 2014-2017. 117093 12.50% XD 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 92/100. November 26, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2015, Alto Adige Trentino, Italy: No wonder this is one of the most popular Italian Pinot Grigios in the liquor store! Clean and crisp with lime zest and lemongrass. Lovely as an aperitif or pair with fresh seafood dishes. Drink: 2015-2018. 106450 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Antinori Tignanello 2014, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: Extremely tannic: the baby needs serious cellar time or else you're robbing the oak cradle folks. A powerhouse wine that's been dubbed a Super Tuscan or Turbo Tuscan. Made mostly with Sangiovese and Cabernet grapes from vines planted 350 to 400 vines above sea level. Antinori has been making wine since 1385. Pair with with cashing in your Shopify stock and filet mignon. Decant 2 hours. Drink: 2020-2030. 986786 13.50% XD 750 mL  $192.95 Score: 92/100. September 5, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2016, Alto Adige Trentino DOC, Italy: Beautifully balanced and refreshing Italian Pinot Grigio from one of the country's best-known producers of this wine. Santa Margherita was, in fact, the first to make Pinot Grigio back in 1961, and has led the way ever since. Crisp and lively with racy acidity for seafood and shellfish. Also works on its own as a chilled aperitif. Drink: 2017-2021. 106450 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. November 26, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Villa Maria Southern Clays Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Gorgeous tropical fruit and wild thyme on the nose of this flinty, mineral-rich Sauvignon Blanc. Terrific flavour extraction without heaviness. Aromas of grapefruit, smoke and lime. Pair with smoked salmon. Drink: 2016-2018. 447474 13% XD 750 mL  $30.75 Score: 92/100. September 1, 2018 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Sacred Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Marlborough, New Zealand: A classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with zesyu notes of freshly cut grass, lime and chives. Racy acidity for shellfish. Medium-bodied with no oak. Drink: 2018-2020. 489112 13% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. August 28, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Forrest The Doctors' Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Forrest The Doctors' 2017 is a mouth-watering Sauvignon Blanc with white grapefruit pith, lime, lemon and light herb flavours on the palate. Low in alcohol (less than 10% abv). Pair with green salads topped with herbed goat cheese and sweet beets. Drink: 2018-2020. 317842 9.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 1, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand: Fresh and crisp with lemongrass and lime lift. Grassy but not too much. Mouth-watering acidity for shellfish. Drink: 2016-2018. 316570 11% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. January 26, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Te Awa Winery Single Estate Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand: A flagship wine in every sense: for the winery, for the region. The Gimblett Gravels district within Hawkes Bay is a special piece of earth producing extraordinary wines like this wine. Rich depth and concentration yet great finesse and elegance. Aromas of savoury fleshy ripe dark fruit, smoke and dark spice. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2015-2022. 14% D 750 mL  $35.00 Score: 95/100. May 3, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Palliser Estate Wines Pencarrow Pinot Noir 2015, Martinborough, North Island, New Zealand: A stunningly rich and flavourful cool-climate Pinot Noir. Savory dark cherries and blackberries on the nose. Incredibly juicy and mouth-watering with a gorgeous medium- to full-bodied weight. Nice long finish. Drink: 2015-2022. 692301 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. May 15, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

El Coto Real Reserva Grenache Tempranillo 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A mouth-watering, full-bodied red with black plums, cherries and smoke notes. Full-bodied with a great length. Drink: 2017-2020. 80341 14% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 92/100. April 28, 2017 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Muga Prado Enea Gran Reserva 2009, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A stunningly rich, complex and concentrated Spanish red wine with aromas of dark fruit, spice, toast, graphite and pepper. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2017-2019. 743310 14.50% XD 750 mL  $57.95 Score: 94/100. April 28, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Hacienda Lopez De Haro Rosado 2017, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A lovely, mouth-watering Spanish rose from the Sonsierra region. The grapes come from the old-vine Viura and Garnacha and were handpicked. Racy acidity for seafood. Aromas of small field strawberries. Drink: 2018-2020. 450775 13.50% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. September 1, 2018 Best Value Rosé Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir 2015, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: From the Dundee Hills in the Willamette Valley, Oregon, Domaine Drouhin Oregon 2015 is a dry, silky red with Old World elegance. On the nose there are dried florals, violets and crushed red berry aromas. Drouhin brings their expertise in crafting aromatic elegance in Bourgogne to a region with the perfect climate for Pinot Noir. A great medium-plus-bodied Pinot Noir that with blue florals, earthy violets, ripe red cherry and raspberry flavours on the palate. Drink: 2018-2025. 961284 14.10% XD 750 mL  $60.00 Score: 94/100. November 24, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Westmount Pinot Noir 2015, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States Drink: 2019-2023. 10704 13.80% XD 750 mL  $19.95. August 30, 2019 Full Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Rosé 2017, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: A lovely, medium-bodied rose with appealing aromas of tiny raspberries and strawberries. Racy acidity for seafood. Drink: 2018-2020. 568212 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. September 27, 2018 Best Value Rosé Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Underwood Pinot Noir 2016, Oregon, United States: A vibrant Oregon Pinot Noir with racy acidity for hearty seafood dishes. Aromas of sour cherry and smoke. Drink: 2018-2022. 421198 13.50% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 89/100. July 21, 2018 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Belle Glos Dairyman Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: A luscious and rich Californian Pinot Noir with sweet cherry and mocha aromas and flavours on the nose and palate. This is one of four single vineyard wines from this Californian winery. The vines for this Pinot Noir grow in alluvial soils of the Russian River Valley. Heavy fog rolls in over the coastal range and burns off when the sun reaches its highest point in the day. This cooling morning effect and the loamy soils allows the Dijon clone of Pinot Noir in this wine to ripen slowly but to full maturity. Rich and chocolaty: although this is a dry wine technically, it has a generously sweet nose due to the ripeness of the fruit and the toasty oak again. Mocha and espresso flavours on the palate with fleshy sweet dark cherry notes. Supple and smooth. Pair with grilled chicken, Mexican mole or dark chocolate. Drink: 2015-2021. 366013 14.50% D 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 90/100. October 6, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Ménage à Trois Silk 2016, California, United States Drink: 2016-2019. 462853 13% D 750 mL  $18.95. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Antica Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Napa Valley, California, United States: This wine's name Antica is a blend Antinori and California and is an offering the well-known Italian producer Antinori in California. Aromas of peach, pear, butterscotch and toasted almond. Pair with pasta in a cream sauce Drink: 2018-2020. 547281 13.50% XD 750 mL  $41.95 Score: 90/100. October 13, 2018 Top Rated White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Union Wine Company Underwood Pinot Noir 2015, Oregon, United States: Tart cherry with underbrush and some herbal notes though not unripe or stemmy. Racy acidity demands food like roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2017-2020. 421198 13% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 90/100. April 28, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Bravium Pinot Noir 2015, Alexander Valley, Sonoma, California, United States: A rich and juicy cool climate Pinot Noir with fleshy ripe cherry and raspberry aromas and flavours. Medium-bodied and satin smooth. Pair with veal. Drink: 2016-2021. 13% D 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 93/100. April 25, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Sanford Terlato Wines Pinot Noir 2013, Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, California, United States: Juicy and sumptuous with layers of satin cherry textured flavour. So lovely: very balanced. Pair with planked salmon. Drink: 2015-2020. 206680 13.90% XD 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 92/100. May 27, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay 2015, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: The vines for this lovely Washington Chardonnay are planted at 200 feet above sea level which is ideal for achieving a silky texture from the grapes rather than an oak barrel. Rich and full-bodied with luscious layers of fleshy ripe peach, pear and butterscotch. This Washington Chardonnay has great finesse and styling: French spirit with Washington DNA. It was barrel fermented without a lot of lees stirring to preserve it's zesty character. Finishes with apple and citrus notes. Pair with roast chicken or veal. Drink: 2017-2020. 232439 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. June 24, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Robert Mondavi Winery Reserve Chardonnay 2014, Carneros, Napa Valley, California, United States: The 2014 vintage of the Robert Mondavi Chardonnay Reserve shows both the strength of this vintage and of the producer. Aromas of green apple and butterscotch. Full-bodied, layered and long on the finish. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2017-2020. 258186 14% XD 750 mL  $61.95 Score: 90/100. June 24, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

7 Deadly Old Vine Zinfandel 2014, Lodi, California, United States: Juicy, full-bodied and smoky with aromas of fleshy ripe blackberry and black plum. Smooth and supple. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2017. 59311 15% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. November 11, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs Zinfandel 2013, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Very smooth and approachable now though it will also do well in the cellar. Full-bodied and smooth with luscious fleshy ripe blackberries and plums. Big black fruit and oak. Chary, toasty, smoky. Pair with filet mignon. Drink: 2015-2025. 982413 14.30% D 750 mL  $96.00 Score: 96/100. June 11, 2016 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2009, Carneros, Napa Valley, California, United States  45583 13.50% XD 750 mL  $59.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review

McManis Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, California, United States: Lovely smoky, mocha, blackberry nose. Mouth-watering acidity on the palate, full-bodied weight. Then a sweet blackberry finish. Drink: 2013-2016. 212126 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. May 25, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Complicated Taken Wine Company Pinot Noir 2014, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Juicy and vibrant and bursting with ripe cherry-berry flavours. Full-bodied, lusciously rich and smooth as velvet on the palate. The winemakers for this Sonoma wine are Carlo Trinchero and Josh Phelps. Finishes with satisfying dark spices. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2017-2020. 479139 14.20% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. August 27, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Duckhorn Decoy Zinfandel 2014, Sonoma County, California, United States: Luscious, juicy and generous with rich aromas and flavours of black and purple plums and blueberries. Supple and smooth and full-bodied. Perfect for BBQ meats.  Finishes with black raspberry and some pepper. This is a blockbuster wine but it doesn't overwhelm your palate, senses or food. Try it with roast beef. Drink: 2016-2022. 327502 14% XD 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 93/100. November 26, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Ravenswood Big River Single Vineyard Zinfandel 2012, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Gorgeous and decadent with aromas of blackberry and spice on the nose and palate. Lovely violets and mystery on the finish. Full-bodied, juicy and supple. Very concentrated and rich. Drink with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2022. 327205 14% D 750 mL  $46.00 Score: 93/100. November 11, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Cannonball Merlot 2014, Sonoma County California, United States: Lots of mocha and dark chocolate on the nose from generous, but balanced oak aging. Some black fruit underneath and mouth-watering juiciness for a wide range of dishes from steak to grilled pork chops. Make a splash with Cannonball at your next potluck gathering. This Californian red wine features bing cherry, fig, spice, anise and dark chocolate on the nose. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2016-2021. 342824 13.70% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 91/100. November 25, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Caymus Zinfandel 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: A bold, full-bodied Californian Zinfandel from Caymus, one of Napa's most well-known wineries, famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of purple and black plum. Pair with barbecued meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 718759 14% D 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 90/100. November 26, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review