Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2012, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Concentrated pleasure with dark depths of fleshy black plums and blackberry fruit. What a package, especially for this price. Winemaker Elena Brooks apparently wears steel cap work boots every day but carries a pair of high heels in case of "emergencies" (you go girl!). Pair with t-rex burgers. Drink: 2014-2018. 269464 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 93/100. April 18, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Elderton Wines Shiraz 2012, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Black as pitch, with lots of toasty oak, smoke and tarry notes. Full-throttle Australia Shiraz in all its glory. I'm a big fan of Elderton wines, and this is one fine example of why. A lovely vein of blackberry liqueur supports this concentrated wonder. Perfect for film noir and blackened ribs. Drink: 2014-2021. 713024 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. February 9, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Jackson-Triggs Delaine Vineyard Cabernet Merlot 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This is the top single vineyard site red wine from the Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate. The Niagara River sub-appellation produces a terrific, full-bodied red with accented red and dark berries, plums and richly ripe cassis and currants. Beautifully structured with excellent balance, weight, depth and length on the finish. A spice-rich and lingering finish. This is a good cellar candidate. When you open, decant for 1-2 hours. Pair with better cuts of steak. Drink: 2014-2019. 989269 13.70% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. December 6, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Joseph Drouhin 2012, Côtes De Nuits-Villages, Burgundy A.C., France: Mouth-watering tart cherries and acidity with a firm tannic grip. This lovely, medium-bodied red wine needs more cellar time. This is a classic Old World Burgundian Pinot Noir. Drink: 2016-2020. 411835 13% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 90/100. April 18, 2015 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils La Gille 2012, Gigondas, Rhône A.C., France: Full-bodied, savoury and delicious! Aromas of cedar, wild black cherry and forest floor. A classic French red wine for hedonists. Polished tannins, excellent length, depth and breadth of flavour. Great replays on the palate. This is a traditional blend of Rhone Valley grapes, including Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2017-2024. 906073 14.50% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 92/100. April 18, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Domaine Bellavista La Cuvée D'ava 2011, Côtes Du Roussillon A.P., France: Big fleshy black and purple plums with blackberry liqueur on the nose and palate of this full-bodied, smooth red wine. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 383398 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. May 30, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Domaine Duseigneur Antarès Lirac 2011, Rhône A.P., France: This robust Rhone red wine offers loads of black fruit pleasure wrapped in smoky notes. The wine was matured in cement tanks, not oak, and wasn't filtered before bottling. The yield for the vineyard is low at 30 hectoliters per hectare, which concentrated the flavours in the grapes and thus the wine. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2020. 213082 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. May 30, 2015 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Château Lilian Ladouys Cru Bourgeois 2010, Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux A.C., France: A full-bodied, balanced Bordeaux red wine that's a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. The 2010 vintage was a strong one for Bordeaux. Pair with rare steak. Drink: 2015-2020. 416743 14% XD 750 mL  $41.95 Score: 90/100. June 13, 2015 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Poggio Bonelli Poggiassai 2010, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Still needs lots of cellar time. Tannic yet so towering and full of potential when it all comes together. Gorgeous. Drink: 2017-2022. 85365 14% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 92/100. May 30, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Rocca Delle Macìe Rubizzo Di Toscana Rubizzo Tosccana Igt 2013, Toscana I.G.T., Italy: Lovely juicy red fruit and lip-smacking delicious flavor on this robust Italian red wine. A happy, full-bodied wine that's great for parties. Firm grip on the palate so decant 1-2 hours. Needs a juicy rare steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 913780 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. May 30, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Great Goat Cheese Wine Full Review

Nero Di Lupo Feudi San Pio Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2011, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Blackberries dipped in chocolate: full-bodied, smooth and huge. The label reads Luponero not Nero di Lupo as indicated in the Vintages Magazine. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2020. 375527 15.50% XD 750 mL  $36.95 Score: 91/100. April 18, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Montemercurio Messaggero Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2008, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Black fruit, chalky dry, firm tannic grip on this big Italian red wine. Pair with a juicy steak. Drink: 2015-2019. 385393 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 88/100. April 18, 2015 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Poeira Dusty 2010, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Big black fleshy ripe berries and pleasant tart acidity in this full-bodied Portuguese red wine. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2015-2019. 405100 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. April 18, 2015 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Portas da Herdade Reserva 2012, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal: A full-bodied Portuguese red wine with blackberry liqueur aromas on the nose and palate. Supple with layers of black hedonism. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2018. 404418 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 89/100. April 18, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Álvaro Castro Red 2011, Dão D.O.C., Portugal: Very savoury and meaty with mouth-watering acidity for food. Incredible taste and quality for the price. Stock up as a party wine. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014-2018. 285288 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. May 30, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Ernie Els Big Easy 2012, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: A terrific, toasty, blockbuster red wine with brooding dark fruit and cedar notes. Perfect for when you almost got a hole in one ... Yes, this is named after the famous golfer who owns the winery. This wine is a blend of mostly shiraz with some cabernet sauvignon with small dashes of cinsault, mourvèdre, grenache and viognier grapes. Savoury, meaty note with mouth-watering juiciness. Let's go back to the clubhouse and discuss. Drink: 2013-2018. 220038 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. December 6, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Conde de Valdemar Reserva 2007, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A juicy, delicious Rioja red wine with a firm tannic grip and fleshy black fruit. Love the layering and complexity on this wine as well as the long finish. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2015-2020. 947309 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. April 18, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game 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