Alamos Seleccion Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: A robust red with great depth and complexity at an excellent price point. The grapes for this red are grown in the San Carlos region in the Uco Valley. Syrah add so much character to this blend with fleshy blackberries and cherries. It's full-bodied, balanced and smooth. Perfect for grilled meats and hard cheeses. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2017. 322800 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. October 25, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: A rich, luscious, full-bodied Argentine Malbec with classic aromas of fleshy ripe black plum and mulberry. A meaty, savoury mid-palate with a strong core of minerality. This Argentine red wine is made from Malbec grapes grown at the ideal altitude of 1,067 metres above sea level for the ripening and complex evolution of Malbec. Round, full-bodied and redolent of black fruit and toast. Some dark spice on the finish which is long and satisfying. Pair with a rare filet mignon. Drink: 2016-2020. 29280 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 30, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Kaiken Las Rocas Ultra Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A big, dark-fruited Argentine red wine. Aromas of blackberries and fleshy black plums. Supple and delicious. Finishes with dark spice and wood smoke. Pair with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2017-2020. 50849 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. January 3, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Terrazas De Los Andes Reserva Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: Superbly crafted and well-balanced with a long finish. A luscious, full-bodied Argentine Malbec with classic aromas of fleshy ripe black plum and mulberry. A meaty, savoury mid-palate with a strong core of minerality. This Argentine red wine is made from Malbec grapes grown at the ideal altitude of 1,067 metres above sea level for the ripening and complex evolution of Malbec. Round, full-bodied and redolent of black fruit and toast. Some dark spice on the finish which is long and satisfying. Pair with a rare filet mignon. Drink: 2017-2023. 29280 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 24, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Trapiche Gran Medalla Malbec 2014, Mendoza, Argentina, Argentina: This blockbuster Argentine Malbec at an amazingly great price for such quality! This robst red wine made from the country's signature grape, Malbec, comes from Mendoza’s Uco Valley. Aromas of fleshy ripe black cherries and plums. Terrific structure, depth and finish. Pair with grilled meats, hard cheeses and charcuterie. Drink: 2016-2024. 467977 14% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 94/100. February 20, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Wakefield Winery Jaraman Shiraz 2017, Clare Valley, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Deep violet in the glass, Wakefield Jaraman is consistently rich with a mouthful of juicy dark plum, ripe raspberry, dried herb, smoky vanilla flavours and a dark berry compote finish. Tannins are well-integrated and ready to enjoy now with anything from the barbeque. Drink: 2019-2026. 377036 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. December 21, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Hancock & Hancock Shiraz Grenache 2015, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: A smoky, full-bodied Australian red wine blend of 57% Shiraz and 43% Grenache grapes. The wine was matured in small French oak barriques, hogsheads and large-format foudres. Aromas of fleshy ripe black plums. Winemaker Chris Hancock's first vintage was in 1962 in the McLaren Vale. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 530097 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 3, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Chapel Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Deep ruby hue with violet accents on the nose of this fabulous Australian red wine. Classic Cabernet nose of blackcurrant, cassis and sage brush on this Australian red wine. Full-bodied and very solidly structured. Packed with dark fruit personality and flavour. Finishes with oak spice and dried herbs. Decant 2 hours for maximum pleasure. Great for steak. This voluptuous Australian red wine would also pair well with other fine cuts of meat. Drink: 2017-2021. 965830 14.50% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 93/100. July 8, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Dandelion Vineyards Lion's Tooth Shiraz Riesling 2013, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: A towering, blockbuster Australian red wine blend of 95% Shiraz and 5% Riesling. Wood smoke and black fruit with a layered, full-bodied goodness. Great balance and character. The winemaker encourages the humble dandelion, considered a weed, to grow among the vines to suppress winter weeds, provide mulch in the summer and offer their Wishing Clocks in the spring to blow off to make wishes come true. Whole bunches of grapes from the MacMurtie's Vineyard are hand-harvested during the first week of March and fermented in open top fermenters with their stalks on and on top of some Riesling for 11 days while being hand plunged twice a day. Then there was a delicate basket pressing and aging in mostly older French oak barrels. Dances beautifully with a grilled steak. Drink: 2017-2020. 311233 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. March 4, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Clare Valley, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Minty coolness on the nose of this gorgeous Australian red wine is flooded by fleshy blackberry richness on the palate. A hedonist's wine to fill the senses. Full-bodied and smooth Cabernet Sauvignon. Finishes with dried herbs, tobacco leaves and cedar brush. Very satisfying, especially at this price. Pair with ribeye steak. Drink: 2017-2022. 142398 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. March 3, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Wakefield Jaraman Shiraz 2014, Clare Valley, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Black fleshy plums on the nose with a pleasant zing of acidity mid-palate for lots of dishes from tangy meat sauces to grilled meats. More black fruit and mouth-filling roundness. A consistently good producer at fair prices for the quality. Highly recommended. This Australian red wine is a regional blend of Shiraz grapes of about two-thirds Clare Valley and one-third McLaren Vale regions. The wine was partially cold-soaked for 4 days, then aged in 100% new American oak barrels for 11 months. Deeply concentrated and flavoured. Drink: 2016-2020. 377036 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. January 8, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Zonte's Footstep Baron Von Nemesis Shiraz 2015, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Pitch black, dark, brooding and concentrated with toasty oak and chary black fruit. Full-bodied and juicy with layers of mouth-watering flavours: blackberry pie and black plums. Smooth and terrific. Loaded with toasty oak. Dark purple hue with accented highlights of lavender around the edges. Aromas of black cherry, cassis and dried herbs on the finish. Great party wine. Decant 2 hours. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 212936 14.50% D 750 mL  $23.25 Score: 91/100. December 30, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart Of The Barossa Shiraz 2011, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Classic Aussie Shiraz: big black fruit aromas up front, with some dark spices on the finish. Full-bodied and supple. The grapes for this wine come from vines that are almost 100 years old, and that concentration shows in the wine that was open-fermented with wild yeast and then matured 18 months in mostly second use French barrels. The wine was not fined or filtered. Great structure and long finish. Superb craftsmanship. Drink: 2012-2015. 167189 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 94/100. December 7, 2012 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Two Hands Wines Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: The grapes for this blockbuster red wine come from the McLaren Vale, a much-respected wine region in Australia. Sexy Beast is indeed sexy, with fleshy ripe back fruit, a lingering whiff of smoke and a voluptuous texture that wraps itself around your senses. Classic Cabernet Sauvignon aromas on the finish of cassis, dark spice and some tar. Powerful, but balanced. Try it with a brontosaurus burger. Drink: 2014-2019. 219469 14.80% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 93/100. July 19, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Blissful Blue Cheese Wine Full Review

Chapel Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Deep ruby hue with violet accents on the nose of this fabulous Australian red wine. Classic Cabernet nose of blackcurrant, cassis and sage brush on this Australian red wine. Full-bodied and very solidly structured. Packed with dark fruit personality and flavour. Finishes with oak spice and dried herbs. Decant 2 hours for maximum pleasure. Great for steak. This voluptuous Australian red wine would also pair well with other fine cuts of meat. Drink: 2015-2019. 965830 14.50% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 93/100. November 28, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Black Hills Estate Winery Carmenere 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: Cedar-rich and savoury: lip-smacking delicious! This full-bodied, velvet-smooth BC red wine made from the Carmenere grape offers seductive aromas of fleshy ripe black plums and berries. Long finish. Pair with grilled lamb. Drink: 2018-2023. 380063 12.10% D 750 mL Score: 92/100. March 16, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Arboleda Carmenère 2015, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Arboleda is a boutique winery nestled in the heart of the Aconcagua Valley that handcrafts six exclusive single vineyard wines, each from a unique terroir, according to the back label. The wine's name, Arboleda, is a tribute to the 1,450 hectares of native forest that surround the winery's sustainably farmed vineyards. The 2015 vintage is elegant, smooth and full-bodied with fleshy black plum aromas and flavours. Generous and mouth-filling. Great price for this quality from Eduardo Chadwick, well respected within the Chilean wine community and beyond. Long, satisfying finish. Pair with grilled lamb. Drink: 2018-2021. 26235 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Terra Noble Gran Reserva Carignan 2015, Maule Valley, Chile: Savoury, dark, deep and delicious! This full-bodied Chilean red wine is made from the Carignan grape, lesser known than Cabernet and Merlot. The vines are planted in the coastal range of the Maule Valley. Aromas of fleshy ripe blackberries and dark plums. Pair with roast beef or brisket. Drink: 2018-2021. 542118 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. March 31, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Errázuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: A spectacularly rich and full-bodied Chilean Cabernet that also manages to be wonderfully balanced and long on the finish. Nicely balanced acidity for meat dishes with tangy or tomato sauces. Great structure and elegance. Very fresh on the finish. Highly recommended. Drink: 2017-2024. 203364 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. March 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Casas del Bosque Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile: A superb, rich, complex Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon made from vines grown in the Maipo Valley that are cropped for low yields at 3.6 tons per acre. This results in rich, deep flavour. After a 5-day maceration, the wine was put into a mixture of new and second-used French oak barrels for 14 months. Aromas of dark fruit, pencil led, cassis and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2020. 353086 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. April 25, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

San Pedro 1865 Unique Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile: A gloriously rich and complex Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon with Bordeaux elegance and styling. Layered and long on the finish. Aromas of cassis and black currant and smoke. Perfect for a rare filet mignon. A steal at this price. Drink: 2016-2021. 469254 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 94/100. December 30, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Canepa Finísimo Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Colchagua Valley, Chile, Chile: A beautifully structured Chilean Cabernet with an impressively long finish. There is a splash of Syrah in this wine. Rich and savoury on the palate, with nuances of cassis, black plum, violets and cigar box. A distinctive coffee-espresso finish with some baking spice. Full-bodied and smooth, with polished tannins. Will cellar well. Pair with rare filet mignon. Drink: 2016-2022. 211920 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 94/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Emiliana Coyam Organic Red 2013, Los Robles, Colchagua Valley, Chile: This beautifully structured, full-bodied Chilean red wine offers complex aromas of pencil led, smoke, cassis, wild blackberry and wild violets. Superbly balanced with great structure. Pair with rare filet mignon. The 2013 vintage of this Chilean red wine is a robust blend of 48% syrah, 24% carmenere, 11% merlot, 10% cabernet sauvignon, 3% mourvèdre and 3% malbec and 1% petit verdot grapes. Great structure and length showing ripe, dark fruit and with a nutty and long finish. Drink: 2017-2020. 63891 14.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. March 3, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Carmenère 2014, Rapel Valley, Chile: Savoury, juicy and mysterious: love it! Robust and brooding with exceptional value, like the rest of the wines in the Santa Carolina line-up. Big black fleshy fruit, loaded with toasty oak, tar and smoke. This full-bodied Chilean red wine is made from the country's signature red grape Carmenère. Features aromas of dark spice, graphite, mint, and cedar. Endless, deep and rich. Discuss world domination over a rare piece of filet mignon. Drink: 2017-2020. 34942 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. March 1, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine De Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem M. Chapoutier 2012, Côtes De Roussillon-Villages, Midi A.C., France: Complex, mysterious and spectacular! Full-bodied, juicy, layered and smooth. Endless finish. I love the Braille label, plus the name includes a nice dose of Latin: perfect teacher's pet gift for end of the year (or perhaps now to lock in those 90s). Aromas of baked black fruit yet dry. So very delicious. Wish I knew the Latin phrase for that ... ultimum delici vinum! Taut, robust and ready to rock when you are! This full-on, take-me-on red wine has it all. Black fruit, smoke, mocha and dark spice on the finish, which is loooooooong. Drink: 2014-2020. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $25.45 Score: 95/100. December 6, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Gerard Bertrand Les Aspres Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre 2013, Côtes Du Roussillon, Roussillon A.C., France: This red wine blend is more rustic than the winery's Saint Chinian, but still delivers terrific flavour and texture. The blend is 50% Syrah, 40% Mourvèdre and 10% Grenache. The vines grow in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains. Pair with rack of lamb. Drink: 2016-2018. 413245 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. February 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Domaine De Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem M. Chapoutier 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages Latour De France, Midi, France: Rich, velvet fleshy black raspberries loll over your tongue and release their juicy flavour as you move the wine around in your mouth. Full-bodied and pleasurable. Close your eyes. I can't resist a good Latin name either. Makes a perfect gift for an English teacher. A finish as long as War & Peace with dark spice and plot twists. Drink: 2012-2018. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 95/100. July 20, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Guiraud Meritage 2010, Sauternes, Bordeaux A.C., France: A gorgeous dessert elixir of viscous, mouth-coating aromas and flavours of pineapple, baked apple pie, peach preserves and mango. Some toasted nuts and brioche on the finish. Superb craftsmanship. Drink: 2014-2020. 256347 13% S 375 mL  $39.85 Score: 94/100. March 29, 2014 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Chàteau De Nages Jt Michel Gassier 2012, Costiéres De Nîmes, Rhône A.C., France: Rich and full-bodied with black cherry and black olive aromas and flavours. Juicy and supple. Hearty meat dishes, yes please! Drink: 2013-2018. 736876 14% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. May 30, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château La Tour Blanche Sauternes 2011, Sauternes, Bordeaux A.C., France: This gorgeous Bordeaux dessert wine offers notes of apricot, peach preserves and baking spices. Prefect for crème brûlée. Drink: 2015-2028. 296319 14% S 375 mL  $49.85 Score: 94/100. April 4, 2015 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Château Suduiraut 2011, Sauternes, Bordeaux A.C., France: Apricot golden goodness and peach preserve lovely. This full-bodied Bordeaux dessert wine is a traditional blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon that derives its sweetness from botrytis (noble rot) just as does its most famous cousin Chateau d'Yquem. Pair with fruit-based desserts and those with a touch of caramel. Drink: 2014-2022. 296012 13.50% S 375 mL  $55.85 Score: 95/100. April 18, 2015 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils Les Christins Vacqueyras 2012, Rhône A.C., France: Concentrated and complex with deep, satisfying layers of blackberry liqueur. Smooth yet mouth-filling. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2015-2022. 973453 14% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. May 30, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Guiraud 2011, Sauternes, Bordeaux A.C., France: This gorgeous French dessert wine raises the category to a new apogee of flavour sensation. It rolls over your senses like fresh apricots bathed in marmalade jam then spread over your senses. Like any army of angles caressing your tongue. Pair with angel food cake. Drink: 2014-2022. 298943 13.50% S 375 mL  $39.85 Score: 98/100. October 3, 2015 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Castelnau de Suduiraut Sauternes 2011, Bordeaux A.C., France: A gorgeous, rich, luxurious Bordeaux dessert wine with voluptuous aromas and flavours of apricot preserves, honey, toasted almond and peach jam. Perfect as dessert on its own or as a companion to fruit cobbler. Drink: 2018-2025. 29694 13.50% S 375 mL  $26.95 Score: 94/100. September 1, 2018 Top Rated White Wine. Blissful Blue Cheese Wine Full Review

M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem 2018, Latour-de-France, Roussillon A.P., France: From Latour-De-France, Roussillon wine region, M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem 2018 is a Côtes du Roussillon-Villages sourced from one commune of Latour de France. This is a big and rich, full-bodied red blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah loaded with black cherry, black currant, plum, earthy black pepper and baking spice flavours on the palate. Pair with lamb! Drink: 2022-2025. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 95/100. December 3, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Dr Loosen Blue Slate Riesling 2015, Mosel, Germany: This fresh German white wine made from classic Riesling grapes has lots of minerality and lemon freshness. Medium-bodied with terrific refreshment in this classic German Riesling. Beautiful peach blossom nose then a surprising, but delightful, juicy, mouth-watering attack on the palate that is ultra-refreshing. Pair with fresh seafood or spicy dishes. Drink: 2016-2023. 160846 7.50% M 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 94/100. October 15, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Montesodi 2012, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: Rich and savoury Italian red wine that has been aged in large oak casks so as not to impart a heavy oaky flavour, but merely a hint and more texture. This is an elegant wine that has a long cellar life ahead of it. Aromas of wild truffle, violets and spice. Pair with duck and game dishes. Drink: 2016-2025. 304501 13.50% XD 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 96/100. October 17, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Masi Costasera Amarone Classico 2011, Veneto, Italy: Gorgeous depth and complexity, especially after 2 hours decanting -- let this baby breathe! Aromas of black cherry, tar and brooding attitude. Pair with prime rib or the Fight Club. Drink: 2016-2025. 317057 15.10% XD 750 mL  $55.00 Score: 93/100. April 16, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Michele Castellani Colle Cristi Classico Amarone Della Valpolicella 2006, D.O.C., Ca' Del Pipa, Veneto, Italy: Dried raisined cherries with a deep, luxurious layers of richness. Full-bodied and lip-smacking delicious aromas. A finish that says “buy me again!” Drink: 2011-2020. 222109 15.50% XD 750 mL  $45.95 Score: 96/100. August 20, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

La Vite Lucente Luce Della Vite 2010, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy: Love it! Complex, full-bodied yet subtle. Gorgeous aromas of dried black cherry, cedar, smoke, fleshy blackberries. Buy this one for my birthday please. Drink: 2012-2019. 747030 13.50% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 94/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review

Tenuta Di Ghizzano Veneroso 2009, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy: Love it! Classic and structured and intriguing. Black fruit and smoky mystery on the nose. The palate floods the senses with black plums, anise and dark spices. Considerable structure, complexity and concentration. This will do well in the cellar, but it'll be difficult to wait. The wine is a blend is 70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Drink: 2014-2022. 103218 13.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 96/100. March 16, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Quercecchio Premium Wine Selection Brunello Di Montalcino 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: This savoury, full-bodied northern Italian red wine offers exotic aromas of wild truffle, tanned leather, smoke and some char. Very complex and attractive. Pair with fine cuts of meat. Drink: 2017-2022. 438580 14.50% XD 750 mL  $38.95 Score: 92/100. March 4, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Storia Antica Superiore Valpolicella Ripasso 2014, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Generous oak is well woven with rich black fruit. Savoury, dark and delicious with full-bodied weight and incredible concentration of flavour. Long finish. Great wine. Pair with rich meat dishes. Drink: 2017-2021. 273672 14% D 750 mL  $18.25 Score: 91/100. March 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

La Vite Lucente 2014, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Complex, full-bodied yet nuanced and long on the finish. This vibrant Italian red wine features gorgeous aromas of dried black cherry, cedar, smoke, fleshy blackberries from an iconic producer. It's a blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, and it was aged for 1 year in French barriques. Decant for 1 hour. Pair this wine with prime rib. Drink: 2016-2022. 747030 13.50% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 93/100. December 30, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Bollina Corte Medicea Eklektós Cabernet 2016, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: From Bollina, Eklektós 2016 Cabernet is rich and overflowing with blackberry, black currant, bell pepper, Christmas cake spice, balsam and smoky vanilla flavours. Pour with a venison roast and grilled games dishes. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2033. 574103 14.20% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 90/100. August 13, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Masso Antico da Uve Leggermente Appassito Primitivo Salento 2017, Salento, Puglia I.G.T., Italy: A full-bodied, generous Italian red wine made using the appassimento method to add colour, weight and flavour. Aromas of black fruit and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2019-2022. 12092 14.10% M 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. February 6, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Alchymia Primitivo 2018, Puglia I.G.T., Italy: From the Duca di Saragnano line of wines, Alchymia 2018 Primitivo is great value at $20. Fragrant with aromas of ripe strawberry, red berry and black cherry; dry full-bodied and spicy with ripe red berry, plum, blackberry, toasty oak spice vibrant and velvety on the palate. Very approachable now. Pour with a wild mushroom and boar stew or a simple Pasta Puttanesca. Drink: 2021-2024. 636613 14.20% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 88/100. November 12, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Mazzei Zisola 2015, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: Terrific black fruit aromas and espresso notes on the nose and palate of this southern Italian red wine made from Sicily's iconic red wine grape Nero d'Avola. Some anise and pepper on the finish. Lushly weighted and fulsome with lots of layers of pleasure. Pair with grilled chicken or roast beef. Drink: 2018-2024. 303925 14.20% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 27, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

San Marzano Vindoro Negroamaro 2014, Salento, Puglia I.G.P., Italy: This superb Italian red wine offers gorgeous black fruit aromas that slip up and out of the glass in between violet notes. Plush and luxurious with full-bodied goodness. Although it’s big, it’s still in balance. Wow. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2018-2024. 473181 14.90% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 94/100. March 31, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Umberto Cesari Riserva Sangiovese 2014, Emilia-Romagna D.O.C., Italy: Sweet chocolate, mocha and coffee espresso on the nose of this big Italian red wine displays aromas of fleshy black plums on the palate. A muscular wine, right up to the flavour punch on the finish. Umberto Cesari makes finely crafted wines from Sangiovese, a signature Italian red wine. Drink: 2018-2022. 33399 13.50% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 89/100. March 3, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Masi Brolo Campofiorin Oro 2013, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: Smooth, full-bodied and lovely with mocha and dark fruit goodness. Gorgeous replays of black plum and cherry across the palate. Finishes with a touch of spice and espresso. Highly recommended. Dark berries on the nose with vanilla spice and baked fruit on the finish. Pair with roasted meats. Drink: 2017-2022. 976092 14% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 92/100. March 17, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Babich Winemaker's Reserve Syrah 2014, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand: Smooth, rich and voluptuous. Aromas of fleshy black plum and toasty smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2021. 998484 14% D 750 mL  $36.95 Score: 93/100. January 10, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Beringer The Waymaker 2015, Paso Robles, California, United States: From Beringer, there is so much flavour on this medium-plus-bodied red blend from Paso Robles, California. The Waymaker 2015 is a rich and textured blend of 38% Shiraz, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petite Sirah, 7% Zinfandel, 6% Tannat, 3% Mouvedre and 3% Malbec. A delicious and rich blend of chocolate-covered cherries and red berry flavours wrapped up nicely in sweet cake spice. Drink: 2018-2024. 631861 14% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. November 24, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Knight's Valley, Napa Valley, California, United States: An extraordinary Californian Cabernet with terrific balance and depth of flavour. The vines are planted in volcanic rock just 17 miles north of the winery in St Helena. Aromas of blackberry, cassis, black currant and smoke. The finish lasts so long. Pair with rare filet mignon. Drink: 2016-2025. 352583 13% XD 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 93/100. April 25, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Bonny Doon Le Cigare Blanc Roussanne Grenache Blanc 2011, Arroyo Seco, Central Coast, California, United States: This gorgeous Californian white blend of Roussanne and Grenache Blanc grapes, traditionally grown in the Rhone Valley, but in this wine achieve a Californian signature. The vineyard from which these grapes are sourced is named Beeswax, and is certified biodynamic by Demeter. This wine offers attractive notes of honey, beeswax (naturally), guava and lemongrass. Just slightly off-dry. Drink Drink: 2016-2019. 95331 14.30% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 93/100. August 29, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Napa Cellars Napa Cellars Zinfandel 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: Love it! Full-bodied and loaded with flavour yet vibrant and nimble and never heavy. Black fruit and spice with such a velvet smooth palate. Very complex and balanced. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2018. 126607 14.90% D 750 mL  $25.25 Score: 92/100. September 5, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review