Obra Prima Colleccion Gran Reserva, Familia Cassone Malbec 2007, Mendoza, Argentina: The texture of this wine strikes me first: a wraps around the top and bottom of my tongue and I don't want to swallow that caress. Black fruit, full-bodied with smoke and mocha. Lovely, lovely. Drink: 2012-2016. 249243 14.50% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 92/100. July 7, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Kilikanoon Kilikanoon The Medley 2005, Barossa Valley/Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied goodness with rich plums. 675256 14% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 92/100. December 8, 2007 Full Review

2006 The Hedonist Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia Drink: 2006-2014.   $21.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Yering Station Pinot Noir 2005, Victoria, Australia: A juicy medium-bodied wine with lovely ripe cherries. Closed with a screwcap. 20255 XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 89/100. August 2, 2008 Full Review

Brotte Domaine Barville Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016, Rhône A.C., France: A classic Châteauneuf du Pape from Domaine Barville. Full-bodied, layered with ripe black fruits, wild herbs and baking spice flavours on the palate. Enjoy now and for the next 10 years. Drink: 2019-2028. 148841 14.50% XD 750 mL  $56.95 Score: 93/100. December 15, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Gabriel Meffre Laurus Gigondas 2015, Gigondas, Rhône A.P., France: Gabriel Meffre Laurus 2015 is a full-bodied and concentrated 60% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre red wine blend with grapes sourced from the Gigondas wine region in the Rhône. Dry and fruity with dark red berry, cherry, wild herb, sandalwood and baking spice flavours beautifully balanced with vibrant acidity. Nicely done! Pour with lamb and veggie kebabs from the grill. Drink: 2021-2024. 25880 14.50% XD 750 mL  $43.00 Score: 93/100. June 11, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Ortas Prestige Rasteau, Cave De Rasteau 2007, A.C., Côtes-Du-Rhône-Villages, France: Savoury and tasty with dark red spicy fruit. Full-bodied, juicy and smooth. Good value. Drink: 2012-2016. 985929 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. October 13, 2012 Full Review

Brancaia Tre 2015, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: A smooth, robust Italian red wine that's a blend of three grapes (thus Tre on the label): Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from the winery's three Tuscan estates. Aromas of black fruit and toasty oak. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 164715 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 88/100. August 4, 2018 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Signae Sagrantino di Montefalco 2011, Umbria D.O.C.G., Italy: Full-bodied with dried red berry, dried herb, earthy violets and smoky on the nose and palate, Signae Montefalco is a Sagrantino Di Montefalco from the Umbria wine region. Long smoky, mineral finish. Tannins are fine. Pair with braised beef short ribs. Drink: 2019-2028. 429142 14% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. June 5, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Castello di Ama Ama Chianti Classico 2019, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Castello di Ama, Ama 2019 Chianti Classico is an elegant Tuscany red produced from mostly Sangiovese grapes with a splash of Merlot added to the mix. Fragrant and juicy with vibrant red cherry, red currant, savoury and mineral flavours with a zesty finish. Tannins are velvety and the wine is very approachable now. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2028. 515759 13% XD 750 mL  $35.95 Score: 92/100. February 4, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

KWV Cathedral Cellar Shiraz 2003, WO Coastal Region, South Africa: My note: A consistently good producer. Notes of black cherries, cedar and smoke. 561142 14.30% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. March 29, 2008 Full Review

The Calling Pinot Noir 2016, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States Drink: 2019-2024. 613661 14.10% XD 750 mL  $61.00. May 6, 2019 Full Review

Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Napa Valley, California, United States: Faust 2018 is a big, deep and dark Cabernet Sauvignon produced from grapes sourced from the Huneeus’s family vineyards in Rutherford and Coombsville. Grapes were hand-picked and double-sorted, fermented in stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels as well as aged in French oak barrels (30% new, 70% single use) for 19 months. Rich on the nose with bright dark cherry, raspberry and earthy violet aromas. On the palate the wine is lush, supple with blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate, smoky vanilla, cedar spice and toasty oak flavours. Tannins are structured and firm. Good now, better in a couple of years as the wine evolves. Drink: 2021-2027. 238261 14.50% XD 750 mL  $74.95 Score: 94/100. December 18, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Lapis Luna Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Lodi, California, United States: Lapis Luna 2018 is a great value Lodi wine region Cabernet Sauvignon under $20. Lapis Luna translates to “stone” and “moon” and the artful labels on the wine bottles are an interpretation of the relationship between the earth (stone), the moon (luna), the connection to each other and the grapes. Lapis Luna 2018 is ripe and soft, with rich, mouth filling dark fruit. Enjoy with ribs and burgers from the grill. Drink: 2021-2024. 17809 14.20% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. August 6, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review