Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Luscious and rich with cassis, fleshy blackberry and blackcurrant. Absolutely classic with a long finish. Tremendous quality for the price. There's some seductive anise and dark spice on the long finish. Liquid velvet. Drink: 2013-2019. 84996 14% XD 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 92/100. February 1, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils Peyre Blanche Cairanne 2011, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Amazing wine for the money! This robust red is a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah grapes that offers fleshy black cherry, anise, smoke and dark spices. Drink it with roast beef. Drink: 2013-2017. 650960 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. August 2, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Ortas Prestige Rasteau, Cave De Rasteau 2009, Côtes-Du-Rhône-Villages, France: Savoury and tasty with dark red spicy fruit in this AC red wine. Full-bodied, juicy and smooth. Good value. A terrific, long, dry finish that leaves you longing for more. Drink: 2014-2019. 985929 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 1, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Ruffino Modus 2012, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: The 2012 vintage of this rich, full-bodied Italian red wine is a blend of 50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot grapes. The vines are planted primarily in the vineyards of Ruffino's estates of Poggio Casciano and Santedame, which is hilly clay rich in fossil fragments. The wine undergoes a malolactic fermentation and a post-fermentative maceration on the skins for 2 weeks to add richness and depth. It's then aged for 12 months in first, second and third use American and French 225 litre oak barrels. This Super Tuscan is worthy of your attention, from its ruby-violet gem glints in the glass to its finish as long as a Tuscan country road. It delivers an intense bouquet of black cherry, plum, graphite, dried tobacco leaves and dark spice. This robust red wine has remarkably polished tannins that yield to a supple, smooth texture. Incredible concentration and flavour at such a reasonable level of alcohol. Pair with truffle-inflected dishes and grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2021. 912956 13.50% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 94/100. July 6, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Umberto Cesari Liano Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Emilia-Romagna, Rubicone I.G.T., Italy: Mocha and sweet chocolate and coffee-espresso on the nose from lavish oak aging. Black fruit on the palate of this Italian red wine. Full-bodied and smooth and delicious. This wine previously won a Gold Medal at the Sélections Mondiales des Vins in Montreal. Try with hamburgers and all the fixins. The Umberto Cesari winery celebrates its 5-year anniversary in 2016 for being named Italian Winery of the Year at the International Wine & Spirits Competition in London. Pair this wine with a hearty Bolognese sauce. Drink: 2014-2020. 225086 13% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 89/100. November 12, 2016 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Rotllán Torra Crianza Vina D'alta Qualitat 2009, D.O.C., Priorat, Spain: Savoury and juicy with great complexity and depth. Smooth and full-bodied with lusciously ripe and fleshy dark berries. If you haven't tried many wines from the Priorat region of Spain, this is a great place to start. This wine needs no coaxing out of the glass. decant for 1-2 hours. Drink: 2013-2017. 267989 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. November 9, 2013 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Plume Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa, United States: Full-bodied with toasted oak and black fruit. Supple and layered on the palate. Good finish with dark spices and smoke. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2018. 287367 14.90% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 89/100. August 31, 2013 Full Review

La Crema Pinot Noir 2012, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Liquid velvet! Black cherry seduction with mouth-watering yearning for more. Please! Complex with layered of dark berries that intermingle with a judicious use of oak. Cherry and raspberry jam on the midpalate: rich and delicious. Drink now or save for a few years: you have the luxury of that choice with this wine. Pair with holiday turkey. The grapes for this full-bodied red wine are grown in Sonoma's Russian River Valley appellation. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2018. 154442 14.50% XD 750 mL  $54.95 Score: 93/100. December 6, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Sonoma County, United States: Mocha and cedar brush on the nose of this attractive, full-bodied, supple Californian red wine. The palate continues on a savoury note, with some smoke and wild blackberry. Beautifully balanced. Great value for this price. Drink: 2013-2018. 292151 13.50% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 90/100. February 1, 2015 Best Beef Wine Full Review