[yellow tail] Reserve, Casella Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Southeast Australia, Australia: A savoury, balanced and full-bodied red with terrific notes of cassis and blackberry and black cherry. Perfect for movie night, especially film noir. Drink: 2010-2014. 106104 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. January 14, 2011 Full Review

Ninquén Antu Chilean Mountain Vineyard Syrah 2011, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Great concentration and depth of flavour. Exotic black plums and dark spices. Amazing quality for the price. Full-bodied, rich, endless. Plush, fleshy black plums wrap themselves around your tongue and dance with your senses. Pair with a crackling fire on a chilly evening, and a great book. Drink: 2013-2016. 675371 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. November 9, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine La Montagnette Signargues Les Vignerons D'estezargues 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Incredible richness and concentration like black cherry liqueur, though the wine is dry. Layers of liquid velvet and smoke. Very delicious! Drink: 2012-2015. 235002 14.10% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. March 3, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Umberto Cesari Liano Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Rubicone, Emilia-Romagna I.G.T., Italy: Mocha and dark chocolate on the nose gives way to fleshy black plums on the palate. Full-bodied and smooth and delicious. Try with hamburgers and all the fixins. Drink: 2013-2016. 225086 13.20% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. March 2, 2013 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Cusumano Noà 2010, Sicily, Italy: Exceptional value and quality for the price! This full-bodied red wine is smooth with mocha richness and brooding black plums slipping in underneath. Dark spice and smoke on a long finish. Terrific structure and balance. Demands hearty meat dishes and your full commitment. This wine is a blend of Nero d’Avola, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Nero d'Avola is the flagship red wine of Sicily: try it tonight with hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2016. 109512 12.50% XD 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 92/100. January 4, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Chateau St. Jean Pinot Noir 2008, Sonoma County, California, United States: Oh yum! What a luscious, beautiful pinot, packed with fleshy cherry notes. It's satin smooth and feels like liquid lingerie ... seductive. Perfect for dinner parties and romantic dinners when you want the answer to be yes. Drink: 2012-2016. 687970 14.20% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 95/100. March 3, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Chateau St. Jean Winery and Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, North and Central Coasts, California, United States: Long recognized for producing quality Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau St. Jean’s superbly priced version is no exception. Front and centre are ripe cassis, raspberry and wood-smoke. With the fruit nicely balanced by mid-palate tannins this wine is dry, rich, ripe and forward. Enjoy it tonight. A full-bodied, well-structure cabernet with classic notes of cassis, blackcurrant and blackberry. Food matches: beef brisket, gourmet burgers, rich meat-based pasta dish. Drink: 2012-2016. 38034 13.80% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 31, 2012 Full Review

Mirassou Winery Pinot Noir 2011, California, United States: Juicy cherry-berry, smooth and medium- to almost full-bodied. Friendly like a short dress and a flirty smile. Drink: 2012-2015. 185249 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. November 20, 2012 Full Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: Classic cabernet with blackberry and cassis, mocha-espresso aromas from the oak and very balanced. Full-bodied and smooth. Drink: 2012-2015. 269357 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 88/100. December 8, 2012 Full Review

Apothic Wine Apothic Red California 2009, California, United States: A round, plummy, medium-bodied blend of zinfandel, merlot and syrah grapes that delivers plenty of pleasure. Some mocha notes and a generous, mouth-filling smooth texture. Yum! Drink: 2011-2013. 234369 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. March 7, 2013 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Blackstone Winery Pinot Noir 2007, California, United States: Vintages Wine Panel: Interestingly, this warm-climate Pinot Noir displays a classic cool-climate aroma profile: cherry, earth, beetroot, and raspberry. Dry, fruity, ripe and round, this well-made wine delivers just the right amount of acid for balance. Soft and pleasing on the finish. A Pinot for the fish course. My note: A staggeringly great value, especially for Pinot! Wow! Vibrant, bright notes of ripe cherries and field strawberries. Just slides so easily across your tongue and slips down slippery quick. You’ll definitely need more than one bottle of this lovely red. Medium-bodied and silky. 358937 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. February 20, 2010 Full Review

Concannon Vineyard Limited Release Petite Sirah 2006, California, United States: Black cherry and dark spices on the nose. Full-bodied weight with lovely layers of dark fruit flavour. Smooth and supple. Drink: 2010-2014. 48629 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. April 28, 2010 Full Review