Robert Oatley Vineyards Tic Tok Pocketwatch Shiraz 2011, Central Ranges, Australia: Attractive fleshy black plums and some toasty oak on the nose. Gorgeously rich, full-bodied and plush on the palate. Terrific price for this quality. Try it with grilled steak or pork chops. Drink: 2013-2016. 187187 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. September 12, 2013 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Jim Barry Wines The Lodge Hill Shiraz 2012, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: A top-notch shiraz with aromas of fleshy blackberry and mint. Juicy, smooth and full-bodied. Very tasty. Perfect for hamburgers, pizza and steak. The grapes for this wine are grown in vineyards at an elevation of 480 metres above sea level which imparts great elegance and balance to this full-bodied red wine. Elegance meets decadence in the glass. Drink: 2014-2018. 998476 14% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 91/100. May 16, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Thorn Clarke Shotfire Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2011, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: This full-bodied red wine wonder is a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon and 44% Shiraz grapes. It packs a lot of black fruit flavour along with attractive dark spices, pepper and anise. It's concentrated, rich and deep with a long, satisfying finish. Bring it on with a prime rib dish. Drink: 2013-2018. 296582 14.70% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. August 16, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz 2012, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: This is what elegance and restraint tastes like from Australia: French grammar school, Australian graduate studies by the consummate gentleman winemaker Peter Gago. This wine was matured for a year in French oak, 26% of which was new. Lovely aromas of mint, cassis, blackcurrant and blackberry with just enough toasty warmth from the oak. Drink: 2013-2019. 509919 14% D 750 mL  $61.00 Score: 94/100. November 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Heartland Shiraz 2012, Langhorne Creek, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia: Love the nose of black cherry liqueur and mysterious dark spices that draw you head first into the glass of this robust Australian Shiraz. The palate opens up with fleshy ripe black fruit and smoke. This is such a lively, full-bodied red that's smooth and ready to drink now. Try it with pepperoni pizza. Drink: 2013-2017. 661934 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. October 25, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Grant Burge Miamba Shiraz 2012, Australia: Wow, a juicy gorgeously rich and dark-fruited Shiraz from an iconic Australian wine producer. Layers of pleasure here in the glass. Drink: 2012-2017. 284091 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 16, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Pirramimma Stock's Hill Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2012, Australia: Fantastic! Rich, deep, layered, savoury. Wow squared. Layers of rich dark fruit and toasty oak, but not too much. This winery is consistently a great producer vintage after vintage. Drink: 2012-2016. 352252 14.90% XD 750 mL  $17.60 Score: 90/100. October 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Exultet Estates Pinot Grigio 2013, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Crisp, clean and full-bodied white wine that's more akin to French Pinot Gris than Pinot Grigio given how mouth-filling it is. This unoaked white wine offers lovely white floral and green citrus notes on the nose, palate and through to the fresh finish. Pair with seafood and salads. Drink: 2014-2016. 3000 13% XD 750 mL  $30.00 Score: 90/100. September 13, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Waipara Hills Pinot Noir 2012, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand: A fleshy dark fruited New Zealand Pinot Noir that sources grapes from the cool Waipara region located between Christchurch and Marlborough. Lovely aromas of dark cherry and berry on this medium-bodied red wine. Pair with seared tuna. Drink: 2013-2018. 312876 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. August 30, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Ramón Bilbao Reserva 2006, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: This robust red is a blend of 90% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo grapes, matured 20 months in American barrel. Aromas of dark red fruit, smoke and spice. A savoury, meaty note mid-palate that's is unsettlingly satisfying. Yes! Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2013-2016. 281097 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 31, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Bordón Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2005, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Lovely, mature aromas of leather, cigar box and dust in this full-bodied Rioja red wine produced by Bodegas Franco-Españolas. Not fruit-forward: a contemplative wine, not a talkative one. Full-bodied and smooth. Ready to drink now, especially with veal. Highly recommended. Drink: 2012-2017. 12295 13% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. October 25, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Torres Celeste Crianza 2008, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, Spain: Juicy, dark and delicious! Big black fleshy fruit wrapped in a smoky blanket. Terrific for this price. Drink: 2012-2016. 210872 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 90/100. July 7, 2012 Full Review

La Crema Pinot Noir 2012, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: This is the half bottle (375 ml) format of this wine. The full sized 750-ml is also in this release. Fleshy cherry and dark spice with a long, naughty finish. Medium-bodied and satin smooth like lingerie. A supple, smooth red wine with cherry-berry mouth-filling wonder and flavours. Just enough oak for hedonists. Layered yet not heavy. A consistently great producer of classic Californian pinot noir year after year. Love this silky Pinot Noir! It seems to get better every year. Beautiful cherries and field raspberry notes roll in first, then there's fresh earth aromas after a spring rain followed by some baking spices and a long finish. This pinot has been one of my favourites for years. Satin seduction in a glass. Drink: 2013-2017. 732040 13.90% XD 375 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. September 13, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review