Coriole Redstone Shiraz 2007, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia 59915 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. December 11, 2010 Full Review

Creekside Laura's Red Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2007, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Savoury and delicious with fleshy dark berries and plums. Round and full-bodied. Superb effort! Drink: 2010-2015. 117960 12.70% XD 750 mL  $25.00 Score: 90/100. December 11, 2010 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

La Braccesca Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: This is a savoury, full-bodied red with mouth-watering layers of blackberry and blackcurrant flavours. It's deeply concentrated and powerful yet has a smooth texture. There are some pleasant tobacco and dried herb notes on the finish. Great for dinner parties or as a gift. Drink: 2010-2014. 566216 13% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 89/100. December 11, 2010 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Trinity Hill Syrah 2008, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Love it! Voluptuous, mouth-watering and mysterious. Dark fruit yet soooo generous. Please buy two bottles so you’re not disappointed after polishing off the first. Drink: 2010-2016. 194274 14% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. December 11, 2010 Full Review

Pittacum Barrica Bodegas Terras Gauda Mencia 2006, D.O., Bierzo, Spain: Centred around Mencía, the grape that is indigenous to Bierzo. Savoury and black as night with big tannins and brooding fruit. Full-bodied. Needs cellar time. Decent 2 hours. Drink: 2012-2017. 190751 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. December 11, 2010 Full Review