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

Montes Purple Angel Carmenere 2009, Colchagua Valley, Chile: An amazing wine; a classic for those looking for Chile's flagship wines. Deep, long and complex with layers of mouth-watering juiciness. Here's your dessert wine. Drink: 2012-2017. 62364 14% XD 750 mL  $56.95 Score: 95/100. March 3, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

San Pedro 1865 Unique Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile: A gloriously rich and complex Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon with Bordeaux elegance and styling. Layered and long on the finish. Aromas of cassis and black currant and smoke. Perfect for a rare filet mignon. A steal at this price. Drink: 2016-2021. 469254 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 94/100. December 30, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef 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

Marziano Abbona Terlo Ravera Barolo 2006, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Needs cellar time: very tannic yet the balance is there. Gorgeous black fruit, tar, violets and smoke. A long-term keeper. Drink: 2014-2022. 67918 14% XD 750 mL  $48.25 Score: 94/100. April 28, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Villa I Cipressi Brunello Di Montalcino 2005, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Love it! It’s making me smack my lips… full-bodied and juicy, mouth-watering. Dark, savory fruit and spices. Oh how lovely. Drink: 2011-2017. 214619 14% D 750 mL  $62.00 Score: 94/100. July 9, 2011 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Astrolabe Voyage Pinot Noir 2009, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Smoky, almost cedar smoked cherries. Love this style! Be prepared with a wake-up call with mouth-brightening acidity that cries out for food. Supple, satin smooth with a medium to full-bodied weight. Simply stunning. Drink: 2012-2017. 538918 14.50% XD 750 mL  $27.25 Score: 94/100. May 26, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Croft Quinta Da Roeda Vintage Port 2005, Btld. 2007, Portugal: This Single Quinta Vintage Port comes from one vineyard and is a dense, aromatic fortified wine with rich aromas of blackberry liqueur, black plum, cedar and anise. A spectacular effort from this producer. If you’re looking for wines to age for a newborn (when he or she comes of age of course), this is a great choice. Drink: 2008-2030. 650556 21% S 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 96/100. March 19, 2021 Favorite Dessert Wine. Full Review

Pintia Tempranillo 2005, D.O., Toro, Spain: Delivers enticing aromas of black raspberry, cherry and blackcurrant with a wisp of dried tobacco leaves and herbs underneath. Full-bodied with polished tannins and an exceptional structure and balance. The flagship winery of Spain, Vega Sicilia, also owns this winery that has 96 hectares in the Toro region. It’s made exclusively from Tinta de Toro grapes (aka Tempranillo) and matured for 12 months in French and American oak. Drink: 2010-2027. 22954 14.70% D 750 mL  $64.95 Score: 96/100. March 28, 2009 Full Review

Robert Mondavi Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States: Incredibly concentrated and rich with depth of blackberry liqueur and dark spices. Towering structure, long finish. This red needs cellar time. Spectacular! Drink: 2014-2022. 670463 14% XD 750 mL  $149.00 Score: 96/100. February 4, 2012 Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Chateau St. Jean Pinot Noir 2008, Sonoma County, California, United States: Oh yum! What a luscious, beautiful pinot, packed with fleshy cherry notes. It's satin smooth and feels like liquid lingerie ... seductive. Perfect for dinner parties and romantic dinners when you want the answer to be yes. Drink: 2012-2016. 687970 14.20% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 95/100. March 3, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review