Susana Balbo Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Full-bodied and supple Argentine red wine, with aromas of black fruit and dark chocolate. Great value for this quality. Produced by Dominio Del Plata, Susanna Balboa is one of the country's most respected vintners. The wine is mostly (95%) Cabernet Sauvignon grapes sourced from three regions in Mendoza, plus there is another 5% of Malbec grapes. Classic cabernet: it has solid structure and could benefit from decanting for 2 hours. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2018. 260919 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 16, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Trapiche Terroir Series Orellana De Escobar Malbec 2010, La Consulta, Mendoza, Argentina: Luxuriously layered and rich with a thick mouth-coating texture and weight of flavours. A hint of mint on the nose wrapped on ripe black fruit, then a coffeed-espresso finish. Such a wonderfully unusual and decadent wine. Decant 1-2 hours and pair with game meats and great conversation. Drink: 2015-2020. 178145 14.50% D 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 95/100. September 19, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Wakefield Merlot 2013, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Juicy and fleshy with purple and black plum aromas on this vibrant Australian red wine, with lots of mouth-watering acidity for food. Although the Merlot grape is grown in many regions around the world, the signature here in the glass is definitely Australian. Smooth and full-bodied. Terrific price! Attractive smoke and dark fruit on the finish. Perfect for pizza! Drink: 2014-2018. 683201 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. June 2, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Wakefield Shiraz 2013, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Solid and full-bodied with big black fruit aromas on this robust Australian red wine made from Shiraz grapes. Tarry, spicy and peppery. Juicy and mouthwatering. This full-bodied Australian Shiraz offers notes of black fruit and pepper. Finishes with aromas of violets, black fruit as well as with vanilla smoke from aging in American oak barrels. Pair with hamburgers or BBQ ribs. Drink: 2013-2016. 943787 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. May 16, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Clos Troteligotte K-Or Malbec 2012, Cahors, Southwest A.C., France: A vibrant and full-bodied southern French red wine made from Malbec grapes. There's a very firm tannic grip on the palate here so decant 1-2 hours and enjoy with a protein rich hearty dish. Drink: 2014-2019. 299982 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 16, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2011, Corbières, France: The robust red wine is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre grapes with no Carignan, so it is a dried style than Gerard Bertrand's Minervois red wine blend. This one is layered and luscious with deep, rich, dark fruit flavours and a satisfying full-bodied weight. Drink: 2014-2019. 394288 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. October 3, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Tessellae Old Vines Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2013, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P, France: The 2013 vintage of Tessellae Old Vines Cotes du Roussillon is fresh and intriguing on the nose with fleshy purple plums, black fruit and some toast. Perfect for grilled meats. Finishes with pepper and dark spice. Highly recommended. Drink: 2015-2019. 343517 14% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 93/100. September 5, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Spitfire Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: So creamy, rich and seductively complex. This is a more richly woven Sauvignon Blanc than the winery's entry-level version. There's a longer pungency and persistence of flavours. Very mouth-filling and luscious with surprising lift and vibrancy. Winemaker Anthony is after more ripe tropical fruit in this expression, such as passion fruit, melon, and guava. So vibrant and expressive with clean slate and white citrus on the finish. Pair with mussels, oysters and scallops. Drink: 2015-2017. 38240 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. August 4, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Vital Vegetarian Pizza Wine Full Review

Dow's 10-Year-Old Tawny Port, Douro Valley D.O.C., Portugal: A gorgeous tawny port with classic aromas of toasted almond, butterscotch, toffee and spice box. Pair with crème brûlée and angel cake. Drink: 2021-2025. 246967 19.30% S 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 90/100. October 29, 2021 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review