Shotfire Quartage Estate Grown, Thorn-Clarke Named Varietal Blends-Red 2008, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Love this! Gorgeously rich and full-bodied with layers of voluptuous black fruit flavours. Velvet caress on the tongue. Top me up! Drink: 2012-2016. 24091 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. May 12, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Saintsbury Stanly Ranch Pinot Noir 2007, Carneros, California, United States: Luscious, elegant and superb. This is Californian pinot noir raised to its highest Platonic ideal. Forget philosophy though, and top up your glass: this is great wine! Drink: 2012-2016. 261594 14.90% XD 750 mL  $79.00 Score: 95/100. April 14, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Frei Brothers Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Alexander Valley, California, United States: Love this! Big juicy purple and black plums, fleshy ripe blackberries with layers and layers of flavour. Full-bodied and smooth with just enough oak. Perfect for barbecue and meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2012-2016. 38075 14.20% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. April 28, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review