Bishop By Ben Glaetzer Shiraz 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Juicy and great with layers of fleshy black plums and berries. So generous I want to plunge head first into the glass. Drink: 2011-2016. 627869 15.10% D 750 mL  $44.00 Score: 92/100. December 10, 2011 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Glaetzer Wines Wallace Shiraz Grenache 2010, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Dark and aromatic with opulent aromas of blackberry, cedar spice, black raspberry. This wine is a blend of 75% Shiraz and 25% Grenache. It was matured for 12 months in French and American oak. It's generous and full-bodied with great concentration so you don't have to (concentrate or worry about the wine in your glass). Lovely dark spice finish is perfect with barbecued ribs. Drink: 2013-2016. 47605 14.50% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 92/100. October 26, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Ben Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Dark violet hue in the glass with a terrific structure and ripe tannins. Smoke and black fruit on the nose of this robust Australian red wine, with more charcoal, heart-warming warmth on the palate. Full-bodied, supple and smooth. Very tasty. Complex, rich and deep with savoury, meaty notes. A long finish with great finesse. Try it with grilled or braised meats tonight. Drink: 2014-2018. 627869 15.10% XD 750 mL  $44.00 Score: 92/100. October 25, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

John Duval Plexus Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Voluptuous, mouth-filling and gorgeous. Balanced and rich and deep. John Duval used to be the winemaker at Penfolds and that elegance of style shows here. Drink: 2013-2020. 73049 14.50% D 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 94/100. September 27, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Mission Hill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Elegant and complex with a seductive nose of fleshy blackberry and cassis. This BC red wine draws you in head first to the glass, and all your senses quickly follow. Love the layering and complexity on the mid-palate followed by a long finish. Decant 1 hour and enjoy with a pepper steak. Drink: 2013-2018. 553321 13% D 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 91/100. November 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Chardonnay 2011, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: Full-bodied with just enough butter and fresh baked bread from the oak again that wraps itself seductively around green apple and white pear. Perfectly balanced. Drink: 2013-2017. 208694 13.70% D 750 mL  $38.35 Score: 92/100. August 16, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Osoyoos Larose Le Grand Vin Merlot Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot Cabernet Franc 2006, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: More mocha wrapped in succulent black fruit than other vintages. Full-bodied, beautifully concentrated and superbly rendered. What an amazing wine! Drink: 2014-2022. 626325 13.50% XD 750 mL  $60.95 Score: 93/100. April 30, 2011 Favourite Red Wine. Full Review

Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine Tavel Rosé 2007, A.C., France: Tavel rules when it comes to rosé! Bone-dry rich notes of raspberries. Mouth-watering and delicious. 950709 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 13, 2008 Favorite Rosé. Full Review

Perrin & Fils Rasteau - Perrin L'andeol 09/10, Rhone, France  14%  750 mL  $19.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Chateauneuf Du Pape - Pere Anselme La Fiole, France  13.50%  750 mL. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Rasteau - Les Halos De Jupiter 09/10, France  13.90%  750 mL. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Domaine Du Vieux Télégraphe La Crau 2010, A.C. Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhone, France: A spectacular and robust red with aromas of black fruit, smoke and tar and rich, full-bodied weight. A long, satisfying finish. This one will do very well in the cellar. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012-2020. 736462 13.50% XD 750 mL  $69.95 Score: 93/100. January 3, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

La Domelière Rasteau Cave De Rasteau 2012, Rhône A.C., France: Gorgeous richness in this powerful red wine at a staggeringly great price! Black fleshy plums that rub up against your senses and pleasure centre. Layers and layers of velvet richness. Mouth-filling and mouth-pleasing. Get a case. Drink: 2014-2018. 222927 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. June 21, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils L'andéol Rasteau 2011, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages A.C., France: Classic Rhone Valley red wine with signature aromas of black fruit, pepper, cedar smoke and dried herbs. Savoury and delicious with earthy rather than overtly fruity nuances. Decant 2 hours or cellar it.  Your choice; your aptitude for delayed gratification -- or not! Drink: 2013-2017. 976845 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. November 22, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils Les Christins Vacqueyras 2011, Vacqueyras, Rhône A.C., France: Classic Rhone! Spicy, black fruit and black pepper aromas on the nose and palate, with smoke and dried herbs on the finish. Full-bodied and smooth, yet will also cellar well. Awesome price! Good grip on the palate. Decant 1-2 hours. Pair this robust red wine with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2021. 973453 14% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 91/100. October 25, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Ruffino Ducale Oro Riserva Chianti Classico 2010, Tuscany, Italy: This big Italian red wine needs serious cellar time. The 2010 vintage was a powerful one and it shows in the glass of this Sangiovese-based wine. Aromas of tart cherry, earth, dust and smoke. Decant 1-2 hours. Perfect for juicy meat dishes. Drink: 2016-2022. 353201 13.50% XD 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 92/100. May 28, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Castelgiocondo Frescobaldi Brunello di Montalcino 2009, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: Savoury and delicious with great complexity, concentration and depth. Aromas of tanned leather, cigar box, violets and wild truffles. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2016-2025. 650432 14% XD 750 mL  $53.95 Score: 93/100. February 1, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Morgante Nero D'avola 2011, Sicily I.G.T., Italy: Loaded with purple plum personality, followed on and cushioned by fleshy blackberry happiness. Black, smoky, tarry fruit aromas with full-bodied, generous goodness in this red wine from Sicily made from nero d'Avola, a signature grape for the island. Superb quality for the price point. Try it with pepperoni pizza. Drink: 2013-2017. 40816 14% XD 750 mL  $22.20 Score: 91/100. March 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Regaleali Le Rose Tasca D'almerita Rosé 2011, I.G.T., Sicily, Italy: Big acidic attack up front softens on the palate with strawberry notes. Needs food... Cries out for it. Drink: 2012-2014. 276329 12.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. June 9, 2012 Full Review

Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Toasted almond and hazelnut on the nose, with green apple vibrancy, gorgeous balance. I thought I loved this winery's Sauvignon Blanc best but now it's a toss up. Try this with pork tenderloin. Drink: 2013-2018. 359513 13.50% XD 750 mL  $40.95 Score: 93/100. November 28, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Juan Gil Monastrell 2011, Jumilla, Spain: Savoury dark chocolate notes with black fleshy plums with a juicy, voluptuous finish. Full-bodied and satin smooth. A huge crowd pleaser. The Monastrell grapes has been grown in Jumilla for centuries. The grapes for this wine come from 40-year-old vines at 700 metres above sea level and the wine was then matured in French oak for 12 months. Great value. This DOC wine is the silver label in the winery's lineup. Drink: 2013-2017. 1677 14.50% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 91/100. February 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Dominio De Tares 2013, Bierzo Alto, Spain    $50.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Alvarez De Toledo Godello Alvarez De Toledo Godello 2010, Bierzo D.O., Spain  309047 12.50% XD 750 mL  $24.99. January 19, 2012 Full Review

Muriel Rioja Reserve 2014, DO Calificada, Spain Drink: 2008-2015.   $27.99. March 1, 2012 Full Review

7 Deadly Old Vine Michael & David Phillips Zinfandel 2008, Lodi, California, United States: Vintages Wine Panel: It took fruit sourced from seven of Lodi’s premium vineyards, specifically chosen for their superior quality, to create this sinfully rich Zinfandel. Loaded with berry fruit, pepper, spice and earth, this wine is a model of consistency. Mitigate the severity of your transgression (or implicate others as you will) and share this considerable, and decadent, treasure with friends at your next barbecue. Enjoy over the next 3-5 years. My vote: I adore this wine: it’s vibrant, juicy, generous and fleshy rich with blueberries, purple plums, black raspberries. It reminds me of Tina Fey: lively and fun, always ready for a joke as you sit around the barbecue. It’s simply delicious. Drink: 2009-2015. 59311 14.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. May 28, 2011 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Seghesio Old Vine Zinfandel 2008, Sonoma County, California, United States: My fav Zinfandel year after year: may they continue to make this wine for generations to come! Loaded with black fruit and plums, but still lifted and bright on the palate, not heavy. Gorgeous balance. You’ll be back for more. Drink: 2011-2016. 56879 15% D 750 mL  $60.00 Score: 92/100. August 6, 2011 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

La Crema Pinot Noir 2012, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Fleshy cherry and dark spice with a long, naughty finish. Medium-bodied and satin smooth like lingerie. A supple, smooth red wine with cherry-berry mouth-filling wonder and flavours. Just enough oak for hedonists. Layered yet not heavy. A consistently great producer of classic Californian pinot noir year after year. Love this silky Pinot Noir! It seems to get better every year. Beautiful cherries and field raspberry notes roll in first, then there's fresh earth aromas after a spring rain followed by some baking spices and a long finish. This pinot has been one of my favourites for years. Satin seduction in a glass. Drink: 2012-2015. 719435 13.90% D 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 92/100. September 13, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel 2010, Sonoma County, California, United States: Blackberry liqueur and fleshy ripe purple and black plums. Incredible richness and depth from a master. Drink: 2012-2016. 942151 14.80% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. November 10, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States: Divine! Full-bodied and savoury with lots of layers and a long finish. Seductive, satin fleshy black fruit. Paul, please come over for dinner tonight. Drink: 2012-2018. 351758 14.50% XD 750 mL  $84.95 Score: 95/100. November 24, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel 2010, Lodi, California, United States: Incredible concentration and mouth-watering lusciousness. There's also 25 percent petite sirah to add depth and layering. Terrific concentration of flavour from these old-vine grapes shows through. Remarkable, especially for the price. Long finish, great satisfaction! Try it with grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2016. 942599 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. May 25, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: Paul Hobbs has a spectacular worldwide reputation as a wine consultant and works with nearly three dozen wineries in California, Chile and Argentina. Hobbs also owns two wineries: Viña Cobos in Argentina, and Paul Hobbs in California. This rich, full-bodied red wine offers aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, pepper and cassis. Full-bodied with terrific structure and length. Drink: 2013-2016. 351758 14.50% XD 750 mL  $84.95 Score: 91/100. September 28, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Mark West Pinot Noir 2011, California, United States: Lovely cherry-berry vibrancy here with perfectly balanced and mouth-watering acidity for food. Supple, satin-textured Californian Pinot in all its glory. Pair with seared tuna, planked salmon or roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2013-2017. 83329 13.80% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs Chardonnay 2011, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Brilliant! Complex and satisfying with full-bodied golden weight and a velvet texture. Generous oak yet it's integrated beautifully with the green apple and peach aromas. A chardonnay lover's chardonnay. Complex with a long finish. Drink: 2014-2020. 119073 14.50% D 750 mL  $105.00 Score: 94/100. February 15, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Seghesio Zinfandel 2013, Sonoma County, California, United States: The Seghesio Zinfandel is one of Californian's best Zins. It packed with jammy black fruit. This wine has been produced since 1895 and today the vines are ancient at about 30 years old. Serious zin for fun barbecues. The grapes for this Zinfandel grow in vineyards planted in the Alexander Valley and Dry Creek in Sonoma. Pair with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2019. 942151 14.80% D 750 mL  $41.95 Score: 93/100. April 15, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Andrew Will Sorella 2003, Sonoma California, United States  . March 1, 2012 Full Review

Seghesio Zinfandel 2012, Sonoma County, California, United States: The Seghesio Zinfandel is one of Californian's best Zins. It packed with jammy black fruit. This wine has been produced since 1895 and today the vines are ancient at about 30 years old. Serious zin for fun barbecues. Drink: 2012-2016. 942151 14.80% D 750 mL  $41.95 Score: 90/100. August 2, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Seghesio Old Vine Zinfandel 2011, Sonoma County, California, United States: A huge, big, black wine of terrific concentration, depth and complexity from the old vine grapes. One of my favourite Californian Zinfandels. See chapter one of my book Red, White and Drunk All Over for a visit with the Seghesio family. Drink: 2013-2019. 56879 15% D 750 mL  $60.00 Score: 92/100. September 27, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Rodney Strong Merlot 2010, Sonoma County, California, United States: There's terrific balance, structure, supple texture and length on the finish of this wine. Alluring aromas of mocha-coffee on the nose along with rich black fruit. Pleasantly surprising vibrant acidity for food. Plush black plums and coffee on the finish. Try is with braised beef. This warm-climate Merlot finishes with vanilla spice, dark berry and fig. Drink: 2014-2018. 497933 13.80% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 91/100. July 19, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review