Callejón Del Crimen Gran Reserva Petit Verdot 2008, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Big, black and brooding with full-on flavours of black tar, smoke and black fruit. Dark as pitch. Needs a brontosaurus burger. Decant 27 hours, okay 2. Drink: 2014-2019. 360412 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 90/100. January 18, 2014 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Wyndham Estate Bin 515 Shiraz Viognier 2008, South Australia, Australia  94219 14.50%  750 mL  $16.40. July 20, 2008 Full Review

Pirramimma Petit Verdot 2010, Mclaren Vale, Australia: Burnt fruit and huge oak on the nose and palate of this full-bodied palate whacker that clocks in at 14.5% alcohol. Try it with brontosaurus burgers or spicy teradactyl wings. Drink: 2013-2016. 365378 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 88/100. July 16, 2014 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Wolf Blass Black Label 2010, South Australia, Australia: A spectacular red wine in every dimension: complexity, concentration of flavour, layering, and length of finish. The power and intensity is here but not any heaviness or extraction of harsh flavour or tannin. This robust red wine Australian blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec grapes. The 1998 vintage of this wine won Australia's most coveted wine award, Jimmy Watson Trophy. This is a cellar-worthy wine, but it will also drink well now. Highly recommended. Drink: 2012-2019. 960468 14% XD 750 mL  $99.95 Score: 95/100. March 4, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Pirramimma Petit Verdot 2012, South Australia, Australia: The alcoholic warmth is on the nose of this robust Australian red wine, but so too is fleshy black fruit, dark spice and toasty oak to carry it. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 365378 14% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 90/100. July 10, 2015 Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Reserve Baco Noir 2012, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Henry of Pelham does Baco Noir right: this is best of class. Brooding aromas of black and purple plum, blackberries and blueberries wrapped in smoke. Supple and full-bodied. The 2012 vintage was another strong one for Ontario producers, and especially this winery. Could this be the ultimate hamburger wine? I think so as this wine won the beef category for The Great Canadian Wine Match people's choice awards this year. Well-structured with a solid finish. Try it tonight. Drink: 2014-2018. 461699 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. November 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Stratus Petit Verdot 2011, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Loaded with black pepper on the nose and black tarry, toasty oak. Big tannic grip on the palate. Decant 2 hours and pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014-2017. 142638 14.30% XD 750 mL  $38.20 Score: 87/100. October 25, 2014 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Reif Estate Winery The Fool Gamay Nouveau 2014, Niagara, Ontario VQA, Canada: Jubuliant, fleshy ripe cherry aromas and flavours on this delicious medium-bodied red wine from Niagara. The Fool is made in the nouveau style of beaujolais nouveau, with the grapes picked and the wine bottled by the third Thursday in November. This is no joke wine. Well done! Drink: 2014-2014. 220483 12% D 750 mL  $11.75 Score: 88/100. November 22, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Gran Reserva Petit Verdot 2011, Rapel Valley, Chile: An attractive red wine made from an obscure red grape that's often part of Bordeaux blends to add colour and heft. Aromas of dark fruit and a savoury mid-palate note. Tannic so decant 1 hour. You can't beat the price for the quality. Drink: 2013-2017. 7484 14.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 1, 2014 Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Gran Reserva Petit Verdot 2012, Rapel Valley, Chile: An attractive red wine made from an obscure red grape that's often part of Bordeaux blends to add colour and heft. Aromas of dark fruit and a savoury mid-palate note. A good grip on the palate, so decant 1 hour. You can't beat the price for the quality. Curious about Petit Verdot as a grape and wine? No better way to understand it than to try it as a stand-alone wine like this one rather than in a blend. Try it with meat lasagna. Drink: 2013-2017. 7484 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. October 3, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Emiliana Novas Petit Verdot 2011, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Full-bodied with a good grip on the palate, so decant 1-2 hours. This organic wine offers aromas and flavours of dark fruit and toasty oak. Great price for the quality. Drink: 2013-2016. 325662 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. September 14, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Marchesi di Barolo Ruvei Barbera D'alba 2013, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy: Vibrant and fruity with tart cherry aromas and flavours. Almost full-bodied, smooth with lots of acidity. Perfect for a tangy tomato sauce and pasta. Drink: 2015-2018. 168203 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. August 22, 2015 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Fontanafredda Barolo 2011, Piedmont DOCG, Italy: Surprisingly numble and elegant for Barolo, which usually strikes a much deeper chord. Great mouth-watering acidity for tangy tomato and meat sauces. Full-bodied and smooth with aromas of tart cherry. Drink: 2015-2019. 20214 14% XD 750 mL  $30.15 Score: 89/100. December 2, 2015 Full Review

Nobilo Regional Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand: Absolutely fantastic, especially for the price! Crisp and clean with lime and herbal brightness. Mouth-watering for spinach quiche or fresh shellfish. Superb value. Drink: 2014-2016. 415745 12.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. June 5, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Mulderbosch Faithful Hound Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot Malbec Cabernet Franc 2012, Stellenbosch, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: The Faithful Hound offers enticing aromas of black, smoky fruit and a savoury, mouth-watering core. Some cedar notes in the background and on the finish. The 2012 vintage was a spectacular one for this winery. Perfect for prime rib or a rare steak. Decant for 1 hour. Highly recommended. Drink: 2015-2019. 922443 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. September 5, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Cathedral Cellar Petit Verdot 2013, South Africa: A smoky, savoury, seductive South African red wine made from the lesser known Petit Verdot grape. This is on the grapes in Bordeaux blends, but here it stands alone in a smoldering, smoky rendition. Fabulous taste and quality for this price point. The wine was aged for 16 months in French oak barrels of which 70% was first fill. Pair this beauty with wild game meats and hard flavourful cheeses. Drink: 2014-2017. 427559 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. October 24, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Mulderbosch Faithful Hound Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot Malbec Cabernet Franc 2011, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: The 2011 vintage was a spectacular one for this winery. In particular, the Faithful Hound red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc grapes is greatly benefiting from Mulderbosch's new, dynamic winemaker, Adam Mason. As well, there's a new owner, American Charles Banks, and together they are creating a tremendous amount of energy, vision and great wine together. The Faithful Hound offers enticing aromas of black, smoky fruit and a savoury, mouth-watering core. Some cedar notes in the background and on the finish. Perfect for prime rib or a rare steak. Decant for 1 hour. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2019. 922443 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. December 6, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel 2010, Sonoma County, California, United States: You can taste the old vine character in the complexity of this wine. Gorgeously complex with layers of dark red fruit and some smoke. Terrific finish.  This should be your go-to party wine as it'll please so many palates with its berry vibrancy yet no heavy-handed oak treatment. One of California's flagship producers of zinfandel, and it shows in the glass. Drink: 2012-2017. 673798 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. February 1, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review