Susana Balbo Signature Dominio Del Plata Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina: Susana Balbo is one of Argentina’s best winemakers. She is talented and has great taste. Full-bodied, savory, rich and deep: this wine has it all. Fleshy dark fruit but something more exotic. Love it! Drink: 2011-2015. 79798 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. April 2, 2011 Favourite Red Wine. Full Review

Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz 2012, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Savoury black fruit with a satisfying meaty note on the mid-palate. Cassis and blackberry tickle the senses and lead into a long smoky finish. Such great finesse and elegance in a wine known for being all upfront with fruit. Sample and see that winemaker Sue Hodder has a special kind of genius when it comes to cool-climate Australian red wines. Drink: 2013-2017. 433060 14% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 92/100. November 28, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz 2012, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Full-on, big Australian red wine with glorious black cherry liqueur aromas and flavours. Rich, full-bodied and delicious. This wine has won multiple Gold and Silver Medals in competitions around the world. Part of the Bryson Family portfolio. The oak is woven in well and the wine comes off as balanced. Well-priced. I'd drink with a rack of lamb. Drink: 2013-2017. 673897 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.75 Score: 92/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb 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

Wolf Blass Gold Label Syrah 2013, Adelaide Hills, Australia: Beautifully supple and mouth-filling Australian Syrah with a velvet texture on the tongue. Aromatic violets. spice and boysenberry on the finish. Pair with pork chops. Drink: 2014-2018. 399477 14.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. October 26, 2015 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

The Black Chook Shiraz 2011, Mclaren Vale, Padthaway, 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: 2014-2018. 66738 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. February 8, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Château Tanunda Barossa Tower Shiraz 2013, Barossa, Australia: Attractive black fruit, smoke, black pepper and black plum on the nose and palate. A mouth-fillingly rich, smooth and supple texture on the palate. Savoury, meaty notes on the finish. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2015-2019. 289983 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. March 19, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Dandelion Vineyards Lioness Shiraz 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: This single vineyard Australian red wine is made form the Shiraz grape. These winemakers see the devil in the weeds, allowing dandelions to grow among the vine grows as they suppress other weeds and provide nutritious mulch. The "wishing clocks" of white seed in the spring provide new life. The Shiraz grapes are sourced form a single vineyard in the foothills of the McLaren Vale. The vines are planted in ironstone pebble laden with clay loam, over ancient Kurrajong Formation geology of silica cemented conglomerate ideally suited to grow Shiraz. Bunches are hand picked in mid-March and fermented together in open top fermenters with ambient yeast and hand plunging for 12 days before basket pressing and aging in mostly French oak barriques before bottling without fining. Full-bodied, robust and rustic with full-throttle black fruit, smoke, oak and spice aromas. Polished tannins and a long finish. Decant 1 hour and pair with rare steak. Drink: 2016-2019. 357475 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. January 26, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Lindemans Gentleman's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, South Australia, Australia: A terrific, full-bodied Australian red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Aromas of cassis, black currant and wild blackberry. This is a special edition wine named in honour of Lindemans Winery founder Dr. Henry Lindeman, who in 1843, with his wife Eliza, planted the first vines in the Hunter Valley, just south of Sydney. I love the old-fashioned label that reminds me of a Victorian sepia toned catalogue featuring Uncle Bertram's Exlirir for What Ales Yee and corsets for the modern woman. Pair with roast beef and yorkshire pudding. Drink: 2017-2020. 461533 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Margaret River, Australia: A gorgeously rich and full-bodied Australian red wine from one of the country's most respected producers. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2021. 444802 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 94/100. April 2, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Best's Bin No. 1 Shiraz 2014, Great Western, Victoria, Australia: Blackberry and fleshy black plum aromas on the nose with some mint, and a savoury mouth-watering note on the palate. Full-bodied and generous. Supple and smooth. Grilled pork chops please! This wine is robust yet it also has terrific balance, the result of its cool-climate origins. This wine will go the distance. Drink: 2016-2021. 222323 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. August 19, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

The Tragically Hip Ahead by a Century Chardonnay 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Produced by Stoney Ridge Estate Winery, The Tragically Hip Ahead By A Century 2018 Chardonnay is zesty with citrus, crisp apple, pear, vanilla. butterscotch and toasty flavours delivered on a creamy palate. Serve chilled with a roast chicken. Drink: 2019-2024. 483875 12.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 88/100. April 24, 2020 Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Serie Riberas Carmenere 2014, Chile: Robust, smooth and juicy Chilean red wine made from the country's flagship grape Carmenere. Layers of ripe dark fruit, spice and toasty oak. A long fruit-driven finish. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2016-2020. 274043 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. October 1, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Canepa Finísimo Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Colchagua Valley, Chile, Chile: A beautifully structured Chilean Cabernet with an impressively long finish. There is a splash of Syrah in this wine. Rich and savoury on the palate, with nuances of cassis, black plum, violets and cigar box. A distinctive coffee-espresso finish with some baking spice. Full-bodied and smooth, with polished tannins. Will cellar well. Pair with rare filet mignon. Drink: 2016-2022. 211920 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 94/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

San Pedro 1865 Unique Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile: A gloriously rich and complex Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon with Bordeaux elegance and styling. Layered and long on the finish. Aromas of cassis and black currant and smoke. Perfect for a rare filet mignon. A steal at this price. Drink: 2016-2021. 469254 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 94/100. December 30, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Merlot 2015, Chile: Juicy, full-bodied and luscious with fleshy ripe flavours of purple plums and raspberry jam. Smooth and supple. This is an incredible price for this quality. Great party wine. Finishes with sweet spices. Pair with spaghetti bolognese sauce, meat balls, meat lovers' pizza and veal stew. Drink: 2015-2018. 361741 12.50% D 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 87/100. March 4, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Viña Chocalán Reserva Syrah 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile: Rich and full-bodied with attractive aromas and flavours of fleshy black plum and coffee-mocha. Supple and mouth-filling. Amazingly great price. Try it with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2018. 38513 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. February 8, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Château De Treviac Arnaud Sié 2012, Corbières, Midi A.P., France: A luscious, smoky, full-bodied blend of syrah and grenache grapes, at a terrific price. Black pepper and fleshy black plum aromas. Velvet texture. Awesome! The southern French region of Corbières is often underestimated, and yet it's capable of producing blockbuster reds like this one. Usually carignan is part of the blend, but not in this case. Intense and satisfying. Pair with ribeye steak. Drink: 2015-2018. 670505 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. August 8, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

E. Guigal 2011, Côtes Du Rhône A.C., France: Robust, black and brooding southern French red wine, with incredible concentration and depth. Toasty oak and lots of rich, tarry notes. Needs cellar time and decant 2 hours. Classic Old World styling, balance and finesse. Finishes with black olive, anise, and dried herbs. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2014-2019. 413252 13% XD 375 mL  $10.95 Score: 92/100. May 16, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Louis Latour Pinot Noir 2009, A.C., Marsannay, Burgundy, France: Splendid pinot noir, especially for the price! Superb layers of mouth-watering black cherry and dark spice. Silky texture and a finish that almost doesn't end. Hedonists: line up for this one and save some for me. Drink: 2012-2017. 279018 13% XD 750 mL  $41.95 Score: 93/100. July 21, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Castaño Solanera Viñas Viejas 2012, Yecla D.O.C., Spain: A real stunner for the money! An alluring, seductive nose of stormy black fruit, dried herbs, and wild violets. This wine fills your mind, mouth and senses. It is a limited production wine made in the Yecla region of southern Spain. Highly recommended. Drink: 2014-2021. 276162 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.75 Score: 92/100. November 12, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review