Pepperjack Barossa Red 2012, Barossa Valley, Australia: A wow wine! Mouth-watering aromas of wild blackberry and mulberry on the nose that delivers luscious, fleshy, juicy flavour on the palate. Full-bodied and very supple with layers of caressing pleasure on the tongue. Not overdone or a fruit bomb by any means: balanced, and dignified as only the way Barossa Valley reds can do. This is a robust red wine finishes with nuances of violets, anise and a touch of mocha. Perfect for hearty meat dishes. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2018. 393801 14.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. December 6, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2013, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Meaty, savoury and lip-smacking delicious! Enticing eucalyptus and blackberry aromas in this full-bodied, smooth Australian red wine. Sure to please even the most hardened cabernet fan. Loaded with concentrated dark red fruit flavours on the finish, along with a spice kick. This robust red wine was not fined or filtered. Pair with meat lovers pizza. Drink: 2015-2020. 984021 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 28, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

The Black Chook Shiraz Viognier 2015, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Aromas of blackberry preserves, blackcurrant jam lusciousness with some mint. Layers and layers and layers of pleasure. Eyes closed kinda wine. Some violets and cedar on this finish. Highly recommended. Loaded with fleshy ripe dark berries and vanilla spice from toasty oak aging. Good mouth-watering acidity on the palate leads to a clean finish. Pair with a juicy steak. Drink: 2016-2022. 66738 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. August 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

St. Hallett Faith Shiraz 2007, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: You can depend on this juicy red, year after year. Lip-smacking delicious with a core of blackberry pleasure. Pour some more please. 980631 14.50% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 89/100. March 20, 2010 Full Review

Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2009, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Burnt black fruit, toasty oak and blackberry liqueur. Full-throttle Amarone at 16.5% alcohol. This wine demands a juicy steak. Drink: 2014-2020. 413179 16.50% XD 750 mL  $52.95 Score: 92/100. July 16, 2014 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Viticcio Bere 2011, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Full-bodied with blackberry and tart black cherry aromas on the nose and palate. This is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Some dark spice and smoke on the finish. Perfect for gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2016. 224311 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. August 2, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Aromas of coffee, mocha and spice as well as fleshy blackberry. The wine is aged in American oak barrels for 14 months and that that provide a rich/sweet frame and carry the tannins to an excellent place of balance. The wine is very approachable. The horses on the label are a tribute to the wild horses that once roamed the Hose Heaven Hills wine region. They were approximately 14 hands tall: small but sturdy and strong, known for their unbridled strength and freedom. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2016-2021. 70573 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. December 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review