Pascual Toso Alta Reserve Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina: Stunning! Rich, deep, complex, satisfying. Words almost diminish the experience. Loaded with savoury dark fruit, a complex weave of smoke and a finish that you hope lasts until the next bottle. Drink: 2012-2028. 261958 13.50% XD 750 mL  $31.95 Score: 95/100. April 28, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Coyote's Run Estate Winery Pinot Noir 2010, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada: Generous oak but good cherry fruit coming up the centre to absorb it. Medium- to full-bodied and silky-smooth. Drink: 2012-2016. 53090 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 29, 2012 Full Review

Black Hills Estate Winery Syrah 2008, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Gorgegous balance between fleshy dark fruit and a satisfying full-bodied weight. Loaded with blackberry and black raspberry aromas and flavours yet finishes dry and smoky. Divine! Drink: 2012-2016. 22633 14.10% D 750 mL  $46.95 Score: 94/100. October 31, 2012 Full Review

Domaine Chanson Teurons 1Er Cru Pinot Noir 2008, A.C., Beaune, Burgundy, France: A gorgeous rose of a wine: delicate yet concentrated with flavour. Seductive fleshy red cherries, satin texture and a finish that goes on forever. One of the best pinot noirs that I’ve tasted in quite some time. Why do I always fall in love with the expensive ones? Drink: 2011-2025. 84426 13.50% XD 750 mL  $43.95 Score: 95/100. December 10, 2011 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Henri De Villamont Les Évocelles Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France: In real estate it's location, location, location. In wine, it's increasingly texture, texture, texture. This feels like sliding on a cool silk dress over a sun-warmed body, head first down to angles. It brushes all the senses lightly, teasing and drawing you back to the glass. Satin cherries, some spice and medium- to full weight though never heavy or chafing. Drink: 2012-2018. 279042 13.50% XD 750 mL  $42.95 Score: 95/100. September 15, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Gemma Giblin Riserva Barolo 2005, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Superb! Big tannic grip but gorgeous flavours flow in and around that dry feeling with juicy dried cherries and leather and smoke. Full-bodied with an incredibly long finish. 185025 14% D 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 95/100. June 23, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Tarras The Canyon Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand: Falling into you! Love this so much. Silk sheets of cherry satin lap across the palate. Medium- to full-bodied and ultra-pleasing. Drink: 2012-2016. 287219 14% XD 750 mL  $46.95 Score: 94/100. September 29, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review