The Watcher Fetish Wines Syrah Shiraz 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: I dare you not to drink after you smell this wine. Rich and dark with black cherry liqueur. This is so seductive… I felt a little helpless and had to resist something powerful not to swallow since I had another 87 wines to taste. I’d serve this one at a dinner party and sit back and listen to the conversation become a lot more voluble. Drink: 2011-2018. 219196 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 19, 2011 Full Review

Domaine Tournon Mathilda M. Chapoutier Shiraz 2012, Victoria, Australia: Loaded with black pepper, dark spice and intrigue on the nose of this beguiling, full-bodied red wine. This is an incredible price. Dark fruit, pepper and smoke on the finish. Pair with grilled meats and a map of Australia. Drink: 2014-2018. 327395 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. May 15, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Kilikanoon Killerman's Run Shiraz 2012, South Australia, Australia: Smoky, savoury, meaty and juicy with luscious layers of fleshy ripe black fruit aromas and lots of smoke. So great, especially for this price. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 925453 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. February 9, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Montes Alpha Carmenère 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Can they do no wrong? Let's not jinx it. This Carmenere (aka Merlot) is incredibly concentrated rich and deep with fleshy black plums that you can dive head first into. Wow. This wine is aged for 12 months n French oak barrels. Another phenomenal wine from Montes ... Drink: 2014-2018. 143230 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. June 27, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Château Rousseau De Sipian 2010, Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: The 2010 vintage was a spectacular one for the Bordeaux region, and for this producer in particular who won a gold medal at the 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards for this 2010 bottling. The Château Rousseau De Sipian is a classic blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Medium- to full-bodied, smooth and elegant with a lovely balance of cassis, smoke and toasty oak aromas. This wine was aged for one year in French oak barrels. Beautifully structured with polished tannins and a long finish. Try it with prime rib. Tannic so decant 2 hours. Drink: 2015-2020. 246637 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. November 8, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Le Ferme Du Mont Le Ponnant 2012, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages A.C., France: Winemaker Stéphane Vedeau lovingly brings forward luscious fruit flavours that Syrah adds to this red wine blend from the Rhone Valley. Full-bodied and smooth yet it has terrific heft and concentration. Savoury with satisfying aromas and flavours of black cherry and cedar forest floor. Decant for 1 hour for maximum pleasure. Attractive notes of black raspberry, violets and wild brush on the finish. A powerful red wine from the Rhone Valley, with seriously rich and fleshy ripe brandied cherry aromas and flavours. Polished tannins with anise and blackberry on the finish. Although Grenache leads in the blend at 80%, there's also 10% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre grapes in this cuvee. This is a tremendous value for wine of this quality: perfect for parties and potluck gatherings. Drink: 2013-2018. 171371 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. July 11, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Vignamaggio Gherardino Chianti Classico 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Dry and almost past peak though it will hold for a few more years. This dark Italian red wine with classic black fruit flavours and smoke. Full-bodied and tasty. Mouth-watering. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014-2017. 963512 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 88/100. September 5, 2015 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Ruffino Ducale Oro Riserva Chianti Classico 2009, Tuscany, Italy: Lovely tanned leather, dried herbs, wild violets and other tertiary aromas that come from age and superb craftsmanship on the nose. Ultra-dry and mouth-watering with supreme balance and complexity. A contemplative wine, suitable for libraries with the classics, or pair it with veal. Drink: 2013-2020. 353201 13.50% XD 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 93/100. November 8, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Tedeschi Capitel Nicalò Appassimento Valpolicella Superiore 2012, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: A full-bodied juicy red wine with lots of heft and mouth-filling flavour. Dark cherry and black plum, almost prune on the nose of this D.O.C. wine. Good value. This is one of the best producers of ripasso. Wonderful dry finish for a wide range of dishes, especially hearty meat ones. Drink: 2014-2020. 984997 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. November 8, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Heretat Mont-Rubi Durona Tinto 2004, Vino De Mesa, Spain: Velvety and savoury with intriguing aromas of black plum, spice, cedar brush, dried tobacco. Incredible vibrancy and life for the 2004 vintage. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2014-2018. 143255 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 11, 2015 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Jekel Pinot Noir 2012, Monterey, California, United States: Lovely cherry berry ripeness on the nose yet perfectly balanced with racy acidity on the palate. Monterey makes spectacular Pinot Noir at great prices, like this one. Pair with pasta primavera. Drink: 2014-2018. 27268 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. May 30, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Rutherford Ranch Chardonnay 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: Lovely balance and bite (acidity) in this vibrant green apple, butter-toffee classic Californian Chardonnay. Great price for the quality. Pair with roast turkey or chicken. Drink: 2013-2017. 136382 13.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. November 8, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Ca' Momi Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States  315002 13.90% D 750 mL  $29.25. December 4, 2013 Full Review

Raymond Field Blend Lot No. 5 2013, California, United States: Full-bodied, juicy and mouth-watering with sweet cherry-blackberry flavours. Luscious layers of purple plum fruit and berries that finishes long, smoky and satisfying. This robust Californian red wine is a blend of 5 grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Petit Sirah and Zinfandel -- thus the name "Collection". This is where field blend comes from and it's a traditional method of planting different grape varieties in a vineyard rather than just one. There are notes of blackberries and plums on the finish. Supple and polished. Aromas and flavours of blueberry pie, black raspberry jam, red licorice. I can taste a grilled hamburger with this wine., especially with sweet relish and garnishes or salsa. Drink: 2014-2018. 265959 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. July 25, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review