Trivento Concha Y Toro Reserve Syrah Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Deep, dark and rich, this brooding blend of Malbec (50%) and Syrah (50%) has dive-into-it aromas of blackberries, coffee, dark chocolate and smoke. The wine was aged for 8 months in French oak. Full-bodied but not heavy, wonderful concentration of flavour. This is Concha y Toro’s Argentine estate, and the wines punch well above their weight (and price point). Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2016. 492702 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Peter Lehmann Wines Layers Red Shiraz Tempranillo Mourvèdre Grenache 2011, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: A robust expression of Barossa red wine in all its glory from Peter Lehmann Wines and the Hess Family. Nice price, too. This full-bodied wonder offers toasty oak with generous fleshy blackberries, currants and plums aromas. Smooth and juicy. Previous vintages of this wine have won a Blue-Gold Medal at the Sydney International Wine Competition, which is judged with food. No wonder: it would make a great companion to hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2017. 138883 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 2, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

The Lackey Kilikanoon Shiraz 2012, South Australia, Australia: Big and black with tarry black fruit and lots of toasty oak. Black pepper finish. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2017. 5199 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Howard Park Flint Rock Chardonnay 2012, Great Southern, Western Australia, Australia: Oaky and toasty on the nose but I love it! Like admitting you adore vanilla ice cream but what the heck. Voluptuous and rich and enveloping of your senses in an extremely comforting way. Drink: 2013-2017. 410027 13% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. June 2, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Flat Rock The Rusty Shed Chardonnay 2012, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Love this Niagara Chardonnay: voluptuous but balanced. Like you in your jeans. Chardonnay that is the liquid version of worn-in jeans. Comfy, familiar, just right. Almost full-bodied, this tongue-loving, caressing white wine will be perfect tonight when you kick back with some buttered popcorn and an old movie. Drink: 2013-2020. 1552 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. April 18, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Riesling 2013, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Petrol, wet river stone, love. Outboard motor on a lovely lazy summer's day ... trust me, this is a great thing. Close your eyes. Have I ever led your astray? Drink. Peach stone. Stop thinking. Drink: 2013-2019. 131169 10.10% M 750 mL  $21.00 Score: 92/100. July 11, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Errázuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: A gloriously rich and robust Cabernet Sauvignon with 15% Cabernet France grapes in the blend from one of Chile's best-known and most-respected wineries. Classic aromas of cassis, blackberry and blackcurrant are wrapped luxuriously n vanilla smoke. Savoury, meaty and juicy with full-bodied weight and layers of dark fruit flavour. Concentrated, rich and deep. Long finish, great structure. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2018. 203364 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 92/100. May 30, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Gladiator Primitivo Di Manduria 2012, Puglia D.O.C., Italy: This robust Italian red wine made from the grape Primitivo is so vibrant and Zinfandel-ish, like its American cousin! Dark purple plums and blackberries and blueberries on the nose and palate. So tasty and smooth and full-bodied. Perfect for pizza and barbecue. This is a wine that will battle its way onto your list of favourites. Aromas of ripe berry fruit, with touches of chocolate and vanilla. Dry, medium bodied, robust and round with a long finish. An exceptional value, this wine will pair delightfully with hearty meat-based pasta dishes. Drink: 2013-2017. 23119 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 7, 2015 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Corte Guala Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2011, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Love the black pepper and dark spice on the nose of this big Italian red wine. Amazing price for such quality. Black fleshy berry aromas and flavours. Smooth and delicious. Where's my hamburger please? Drink: 2013-2019. 354431 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Cantina Zaccagnini Tralcetto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2014, Abruzzo D.O.C., Italy: Full-bodied with chocolate, mocha and espresso from lots of oak aging. Full-bodied with black fruit. Pair with Mexican mole. Drink: 2016-2019. 396382 12.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 87/100. March 19, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Antica Masseria Jorche Primitivo di Manduria 2012, Puglia D.O.C., Italy Drink: 2017-2020. 599042 15% D 750 mL  $27.55. September 2, 2017 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Conundrum Red 2014, California, United States: Sweet layers of dark chocolate and sweet black and purple plums. Smooth and full-bodied. Pair with Mexican mole. Drink: 2016-2019. 294298 15.20% M 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 87/100. September 3, 2017 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Mcmanis Zinfandel 2014, Lodi, California, United States: Juicy, robust and bursting with purple plums and flashy blackberries. Delicious times three. Perfect for barbecued meats. Drink: 2016-2019. 256735 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 17, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

2012, California, United States Drink: 2017-2019. 508267 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95. August 5, 2017 Full Review

10 Chardonnay Ava Oregon (A To Z Winework) 2010, OREGON, UNITED STATES  288548 12.50% XD 750 mL  $20.00. January 1, 2012 Full Review

Sterling Vineyards Chardonnay 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: Big, bold, buttery Californian Chardonnay in all its glory. Layered and rich and offering so much pleasure. Aromas and flavours of tropical fruit and freshly baked bread. Try this with roast chicken. Unapologetically big and blustery Chard serving up plenty of ripe melon, poached pear, white peach, sandalwood and touches of coconut and vanilla. It's robust and generous in the mouth with a creamy texture. (VINTAGES panel, June 2014) Drink: 2013-2018. 330233 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. April 15, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review