Domaine Grand Nicolet Les Esqueyrons Rasteau 2012, Rhône A.C., France: Stunning! Gorgeous mouth-feel of liquid velvet... texture! Full-bodied with aromas of dark berry and plum fruit, some smoke. This is a blend of 50% Grenache (thus the velvet mouth-feel) and 50% Syrah (your black fruit and dark spice flavours). Drink: 2014-2020. 163105 15% XD 750 mL  $35.95 Score: 93/100. September 27, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Erudito Reserva Especial 2008, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Dense, deep, concentrated and mouth-watering complexity in the glass here. A wine to sip, savour and yes even analyze if you are so inclined (or reclined). Aromas of black fruit, smoke, dark spice, violets and mystery. Wow. Drink: 2014-2020. 378885 14% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 95/100. August 16, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Hahn Family Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Central Coast, California, United States: Hickory smoke, campfire wine with a terrific Californian Cabernet character of black fruit. Balanced, layered, rich, deep. Good value. Drink: 2014-2019. 57877 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. July 19, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Clos Du Bois Rouge 2012, California, United States: An incredibly great Californian red wine for the price point! Smooth, supple and full-bodied, this sunshine state wine is a blend of red grapes. It offers seductive aromas and flavours of fleshy dark red fruit, a lick of spice and some toasty oak. Pair with a romantic dinner date and a no-mercy red dress (or tie). Drink: 2013-2016. 394809 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. November 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review