Catena Appellation Agrelo Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Appellation Agrelo, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From Agrelo, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Catena 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, medium-bodied, spicy red, fragrant with fresh black currant, dried blueberry, herbs, cola, cloves, baking spice and flinty flavours fresh on the palate. Tannins are firm. A beautifully expressive Cab, good now but better in 2024 when it will begin to show its best. Drink: 2024-2028. 484303 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 94/100. December 2, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Sidewood Mappinga Chardonnay 2019, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Sidewood's Mappinga 2019 Chardonnay is intense and lush with tropical fruit, melon, lemon curd, toasted nut and well-integrated oak spice flavours savoury, smooth and finishing long on the palate with crisp acidity. Drink: 2023-2026. 688291 12.20% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. December 2, 2023 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Knappstein Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Knappstein 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is excellent value at $20. Dry, full-bodied and fragrant with blackcurrant, dark cherry, green olive, nutty and savoury with a long and supple finish and framed with fine-grained, velvety tannins. Elegant and very nice now, drink through the end of the decade. Drink: 2023-2030. 23905 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 2, 2023 Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Sister's Run Cow's Corner Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2021, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Sister's Run Cow's Corner 2021 is always a crowd pleaser red wine blend of primarily Grenache with Shiraz and Mourvèdre in support. Fragrant with exotic spices, ginger, plum, cherry, mulberry and mocha flavours vibrant and plushy on the palate, the wine finishes with spiced plum notes and chalky, pleasantly grippy tannins. Starting to show its best now and great value at $20. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2028. 346510 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. October 7, 2023 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Penny's Hill The Specialized Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 2019, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Penny's Hill The Specialized 2019 is a vegan-friendly, fresh and juicy medium-plus-bodied red blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Elegant and powerful, the wine is fragrant with pink florals and is full-bodied with a mouthful of black currant, dark cherry, wild herbs, cedar brush spice, textured and velvety with fine-grained tannins. Drink or hold to 2035. Drink: 2023-2035. 15976 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 95/100. December 2, 2023 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Megalomaniac Narcissist Riesling 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Megalomaniac Narcissist 2021 Riesling is crisp, juicy and, of course, expressive with ripe pear, apple, minerally and petrol notes. The wine is off-dry and balanced with racy acidity and can take on any rich holiday dish because, well, it just can! Drink: 2023-2027. 67587 10.90% M 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 16, 2023 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Cave Spring Indian Summer Select Late Harvest Riesling 2017, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Liquid gorgeous year after year with ripe peach, honeyed apricot and grassy flavours with ultra balanced acidity to fruit sweetness. Chill and enjoy it as dessert or pair with an apricot and custard flan. Drink: 2022-2026. 415901 12.50% S 375 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. October 7, 2023 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Errázuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile: Aconcagua Alto 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a 100% Chilean Cab. Sauv., juicy with black and red currant berry fruit, black cherry and exotic spices on the palate. Grapes for this wine were sourced from the Andes mountain slopes where the cooler nights preserve the freshness and acidity in this full-bodied Cab with firm tannins. Good now, better in 2022. Drink: 2022-2025. 203364 13.50% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. September 3, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

San Pedro 1865 Tayú Pinot Noir 2019, Buchahueico, Malleco Valley D.O., Chile: From Buchahueico, Malleco Valley wine region, San Pedro 1865 Tayú 2019 Pinot Noir is brought to us from The Mapuche, which means “people of the land”. "Tayu" means “Ours” in Mapudungun and the making of this wine is based on their understanding of the grape and based on a traditional approach. Dry, medium-bodied and fragrant on the nose with bright cherry, spice and herbal aromas of Chilean wild herbs, paico and boldo, as well as mint. Finishes long with brilliant acidity. Tannins are firm. Drink: 2021-2025. 16628 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 14, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Maipo Valley, Chile: San Pedro 1865 2020 is a great value Cabernet Sauvignon at $20 with grapes sourced from vineyards planted in 2013 on the alluvial soils of the Maipo Valley, at the foot of the Andes. Dry, fresh and juicy with blackberry, black currant, menthol, herbal flavours with a kiss of chocolate and smoky spices all balanced with refreshing acidity. The wine was aged in oak barrels (20% new). Pour with kebabs from the grill. Drink: 2022-2025. 37911 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 94/100. December 3, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Errázuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile: From the Aconcagua Valley wine region, Errazuriz Aconcagua Alto 2019 is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, dry, medium-bodied and fresh on the palate with black currant, dark cherry, earthy florals and spicy notes. Grapes for this wine were sourced from the slopes of the Andes mountains where the cooler nights preserve the freshness and acidity in the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for this wine. Enjoy with a mixed grill. Drink: 2022-2025. 203364 14% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. December 3, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Montes Alpha Special Cuvée Pinot Noir 2019, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: Montes Alpha Zapallar Vineyard 2019 Pinot Noir is as juicy on the nose as it is on the palate. Dry, medium-plus-bodied, fragrant and fresh with ripe red berry, cherry, pink florals, violets, spicy, zesty and silky on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2025. 19288 14.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 94/100. December 17, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Montes Alpha Pinot Noir 2020, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: Montes Alpha 2020 Pinot Noir is a dry, medium-plus-bodied and vibrant Chilean PN produced from grapes sourced from the cool-climate Aconcagua Costa (coast). Bright on the nose and palate with fresh raspberry, sour cherry, plum, sous bois and baking spice aromas and flavours. Crafted by world renown winemaker, Aurelio Montes. Drink: 2023-2026. 143214 14% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. February 4, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: From the Aconcagua Costa wine region, Arboleda 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a great value Chilean Cab at $22. Produced by Eduardo Chadwick, this dry, medium-plus-bodied, vegan-friendly and fruity Cab is rich in blackberry, herbal and toasted oak spice flavours with good acidity for food and refreshing on the palate. Tannins are structured. The grapes for this vintage were sourced from the Las Vertientes zone on the west side of the Aconcagua Valley and the wine was aged 14 months in oak barrels (30% new). Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2029. 606764 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 16, 2023 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Errázuriz Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Aconcagua Alto, Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile: Errázuriz 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a vegan-friendly 100% Cab with grapes sourced from a selection of vineyards in the Panquehue area in the Aconcagua Valley wine region. Although from a hot vintage, this dry, medium-plus-bodied red is refined and elegant with bright red fruit, fine herb and spicy notes balanced with brilliant acidity on the palate. The wine was aged up to 14 months in French oak barrels. Drink through 2028. Drink: 2023-2028. 203364 14% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. September 2, 2023 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

San Pedro 1865 Tayú Pinot Noir 2020, Buchahueico, Malleco Valley D.O., Chile: San Pedro 1865 Tayú 2020 Pinot Noir is a smoky and juicy PN from Buchahueico, Malleco Valley wine region. Rich and ripe with fresh red berry fruit, earthy floral and spicy notes savoury and vibrant on the palate. Tannins are firm and pleasantly chewy for a Pinot Noir. Grapes are 35% whole-cluster fermented and 60% of the wine was aged in stainless-steel tank with the balance in oak and concrete vessels. In Mapudungun, "Mapuche" means “people of the land”, "Tayu" means “Ours” and the making of this wine is based on their understanding of the grape based on a traditional approach. This wine project has been under development since 2015, when viticulturist Pedro Izquierdo began teaching viticulture to local families. Today, there are four vineyards at 2.5 hectares each with winemaker, Viviana Navarrete (Viña Leyda) assisting the community in making wine. Drink: 2023-2028. 16628 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 92/100. September 2, 2023 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Miguel Torres Almado 2018, Maule Valley, Chile: From the Maule Valley, Miguel Torres Almado 2018 is a vegan-friendly red wine blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 12% Tempranillo and 8% Touriga Nacional produced from organically grown grapes sourced from a variety of vineyards in the Maule Valley. The wine was aged for 12 months in oak barrels (18% new). Dry, fruity and full-bodied, Almado is a wine rich and lush in ripe black fruits, plum, dark cherry and subtle baking and pepper spice flavours balanced with bright acidity and is rounded and velvety on the palate. Enjoy it now with a Porchetta roast. Drink: 2023-2029. 34740 13.50% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 93/100. December 2, 2023 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: Montes Alpha 2020 is an excellent value Cabernet Sauvignon-driven red wine blend (with 10% Syrah and 5% Carmenère added to the mix), a special cuvée with grapes sourced from Montes' extensive plantings in Marchigüe. Although the wine is built to age, it is currently showing some beautiful flavours of wild herbs, black currant, black cherry, plum and earthy florals smoky with subtle spicy and dark chocolate notes on the palate. Tannins are plushy. Drink from 2024 to the end of the decade. Drink: 2024-2031. 649160 14.60% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 95/100. December 2, 2023 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Saint-Roch Chimères Grenache Syrah Carignan 2020, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: From the Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi wine region, Saint-Roch Chimères 2020 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied red blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan grapes. Produced by winemaker Jean-Marc Lafage. Look for dark cherry, ripe plum, sweet baking spice, wild herbs and pepper spice flavours generous and plushy on the palate. Overdelivers at $20. Drink: 2023-2029. 119354 15% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. March 12, 2024 Best Beef Wine Full Review

La Luna e I Falò Barbera D'asti 2020, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Piedmont wine region, La Luna e I Falò 2020 Barbera D'asti is produced from the Barbera grape and is a dry, medium-plus-bodied, smoky and mouth-watering red wine generous with dark berry, smoky dark plum, mochanilla and toasty oak spice with a long and supple finish. Lightly chill and enjoy it with a veal Porterhouse, or Castelmagno and other ripe semi-hard cheeses. Drink: 2023-2027. 627901 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. September 2, 2023 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Collemassari Melacce Vermentino 2021, Montecucco, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Collemassari Melacce 2021 Vermentino is fragrant with fresh cut lemon, apple, pear and floral aromas. Produced from organically grown grapes sourced from Montecucco, the wine is dry, zesty and medium-bodied with a pepper spicy and savoury finish on the palate. Very fresh and excellent value at $19. Drink: 2023-2024. 33416 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. December 2, 2023 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Jules Taylor Pinot Noir 2020, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From the Marlborough, South Island wine region, Jules Taylor 2020 Pinot Noir is fresh and bright with plum, earthy violets, raspberry, strawberry, dark cherry and nutty, spicy flavours with a fresh earthy mushroom finish. Produced with sustainably-grown grapes sourced from the Awatere and Brancott Valley wine regions. Drink through 2026. Drink: 2023-2026. 329805 13.50% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 94/100. September 23, 2023 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Bannock Brae Diggers Law Pinot Noir 2019, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand: From Bannock Brae, Diggers Law 2019 Pinot Noir is produced from sustainably grown grapes. Fresh on the nose with wild cherry, pink rose petals, vibrant red berry, earthy mushroom and savoury herb flavours zesty on the palate with a bright ripe raspberry finish. Tannins are velvety and this beautiful Central Otago PN is ready to drink now to 2030. Drink: 2024-2028. 32405 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. November 4, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review