Wakefield Winery Jaraman Shiraz 2018, Clare Valley, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Dark chocolate and sweet black fleshy plums on the nose with a pleasant zing of acidity mid-palate for lots of dishes from tangy meat sauces to grilled meats. More black fruit and mouth-filling roundness. A consistently good producer at fair prices for the quality. Highly recommended. This Australian red wine is a regional blend of Shiraz grapes of about two-thirds Clare Valley and one-third McLaren Vale regions. The wine was partially cold-soaked for 4 days, then aged in 100% new American oak barrels for 11 months. Deeply concentrated and flavoured. Drink: 2020-2023. 377036 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. January 6, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Howard Park Miamup Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: Dark as night, pitch black fruit and charred, toasty oak on the nose and palate of this full-throttle Australian red wine. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2017-2020. 410019 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 89/100. January 6, 2018 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Stoneleigh Latitude Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A zesty, medium-bodied, unoaked New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of freshly cut grass and lime. Herbal on the palate with lots of acidity. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2019-2021. 324228 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. November 24, 2018 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Hogue Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Love this style of cabernet! Cedar and savoury with wild blackberries. Balanced and dry with a full-bodied weight and long finish. Great with many meat dishes. Drink: 2017-2024. 301358 14.30% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. January 6, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Charles Smith Wines Of Substance Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Washington, United States: A firm tannic grip on this big Washington state red wine. Cellar a few years then decant 2 hours and pair with a rare steak. Aromas of black fruit and toasty oak. Drink: 2017-2023. 419770 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 90/100. April 28, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review