The Hedonist Walter Clappis Wine Co. Shiraz 2010, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: A towering, blockbuster red wine from Down Under! Superb intensity and concentration of flavour. Savory, meaty and juicy with luscious layers of black fruit. This is a big-boned wine, yet balanced. Love the replays of fleshy blackberries and plums across the palate. Mouth-watering and perfect for ribeye steak. Bring it on. Drink: 2013-2018. 90191 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. July 5, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

The Black Chook Shiraz Viognier 2013, South Australia, Australia: Surprisingly excellent for the price, wow. This full-bodied Australian red wine is a blend of mostly Shiraz and a splash of Viognier from McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek. Aromas of blackberry jam lusciousness with some mint. Layers and layers and layers of pleasure. Eyes closed kinda wine. Some violets and cedar on this finish. Highly recommended. Loaded with fleshy ripe dark berries and vanilla spice from toasty oak aging. Good mouth-watering acidity on the palate leads to a clean finish. Pair with a juicy steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 66738 14.90% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. May 30, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Château Plaisance Cuvée Alix 2005, Côtes De Bordeaux A.C., France: This is a very full-bodied Bordeaux that tastes a little hot on the finish. New World power and fruit, but Old World styling, signature. Aromas of blackest fruit, toasty oak and dark spice. Decant 2 hours and enjoy with a steak. Drink: 2015-2020. 348789 13.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 90/100. May 2, 2015 Best Beef Wine Full Review

00 Grande Sendree Champagne (Drappier), France  955633  750 mL. January 1, 2011 Full Review

Mas Amiel Cuvée Spéciale 10 Ans D'âge Maury, Languedoc-Roussillon, France   750 mL  $34.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Henri Bourgeois Les Baronnes Sancerre 2012, Sancerre, Loire Valley, France: Crisp aromas of green apple, with clean mouth-watering acidity for seafood, shellfish and salads. Drink: 2013-2017. 542548 12.50% XD 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 88/100. June 18, 2014 Full Review

Monte Zovo Sa' Solin Valpolicella Ripasso 2012, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Produced by Montezovo, this full-bodied red wine has a lovely bite plus rich, ripe blackberries and dark fruit. Just enough toasty oak. Wonderful wine for the price point: full-bodied, juicy, and layers of rich black cherry aromas and flavours. Good acidity, nice balance overall. Made using the Appassimento method of drying the grapes to concentrate the flavour, depth and heft. Pair with game meats. Fire up the grill! Drink: 2015-2022. 650713 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. December 3, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Farnese Vini Srl Vigna Vecchia Primitivo 2011, Primitivo di Manduria, Les Pouilles, Italy   750 mL  $29.99. January 1, 2014 Full Review

Kellerei St. Magdalena Pinot Grigio 2013, Südtirol, Alto Adige Trentino D.O.C., Italy: Classic northern Italian Pinot Grigio. Fresh, fresh, fresh! Lemon zest, lime and some green apple. Terrific mouth-watering acidity. Medium-bodied. Great price. Try with pasta and cream sauce. Pair with oysters, clams and mussels. Drink: 2013-2016. 249466 13.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 88/100. January 24, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Leone De Castris Maiana Salice Salentino Rosso 2013, Puglia D.O.C., Italy: A delicious Italian red wine that is terrific for the money. Ripe cherry and plum notes. The 2013 vintage of Maiana offers notes of dark berries, smoke and dried herbs. Pair with grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2013-2017. 717959 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. May 2, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Incomparable Kosher Wine Full Review

Feudi di San marzano sessantanni 2009, Puglia, Italy  14% . March 1, 2012 Full Review

I Castei Michele Castellani Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2009, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: A bold, robust red wine that bursting with dark, brooding fruit, mocha and dark chocolate. This full-bodied Italian red offers black cherry and smoke on the nose. Supple, with a long, satisfying finish. Try it with a hearty meat dish. Drink: 2013-2020. 739979 15.50% D 750 mL  $43.95 Score: 90/100. June 7, 2014 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, California, United States: Chocolate and mocha from lots of oak aging. Full-bodied and fairly smooth and supple though it could benefit from 1 decanting. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2017. 656561 14% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 87/100. July 10, 2015 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Miller Family Wines Butternut Chardonnay 2011, California, United States Drink: 2013-2016. 12% D 750 mL  $22.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Joseph Phelps Vineyards #06 Freestone Pinot Noir (Joseph Phelps) 2006, California, United States  128264 14% D 750 mL  $109.00. January 1, 2011 Full Review