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

Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz 2014, South Australia, Australia: Crazy high alcohol but somehow it still comes together and tastes balanced within the context with this towering wine. Black fruit, smoke and rich fruitcake aromas on the nose. Full-bodied and supple with generous layers of flavour. Blueberries and blackberries on the finish. Loaded with black fruit, the 2014 vintage of The Boxer Shiraz offers blackberry jam and dark spice on the finish. Drink: 2016-2020. 246595 16% XD 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 92/100. May 14, 2016 Top Rated Red. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Montes Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Supple, smooth, rich and full-bodied with generous aromas of dark chocolate and mocha on the nose and palate from oak aging. Great value Chilean red wine. This deeply ruby-coloured wine is aged in American oak barrels. Finishes with notes of caramel, cinnamon and red berries. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2013-2016. 157883 14% XD 750 mL  $13.05 Score: 88/100. February 20, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Tommasi Classico Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2009, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Smoky and dark yet elegant. Brooding black fruit on the nose. Underneath and on the palate there's a sensual layer of black fleshy ripe fruit and dark spices. Oh yes! Classic Amarone with some violets and black cherry liqueur on the finish. Best consumed with hearty meat dishes and conversation. Drink: 2011-2019. 356220 15% D 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 94/100. June 8, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Carinena Blend - Monasterio De Las Vinas Reserva, Spain  13%  750 mL  $10.82. March 1, 2012 Full Review