Le Ferme Du Mont Le Ponnant 2011, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages A.C., France: Winemaker Stéphane Vedeau lovingly brings forward luscious fruit flavours that Syrah adds to this red wine blend from the Rhone Valley. Full-bodied and smooth yet it has terrific heft and concentration. Savoury with satisfying aromas and flavours of black cherry and cedar forest floor. Decant for 1 hour for maximum pleasure. This is a tremendous value for wine of this quality: perfect for parties and potluck gatherings. Attractive notes of black raspberry, violets and wild brush on the finish. Drink: 2013-2018. 171371 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. August 22, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Le Gravillas Gigondas 2013, Rhône A.C., France: A robust, smoky southern French red wine blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Savoury and lip-smacking juicy with great depth and length. Aromas of charred black fruit, smoke and spice. Very smooth as is common in the Gigondas region of the Rhone Valley. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2019. 78808 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. September 5, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Villa Mora Winery Montefalco Sagrantino 2008, Umbria D.O.C.G., Italy: This robust, unfiltered Italian red wine features aromas of blackberry jam and toasty, tarry oak on the nose and palate. It's a full-bodied, mouth-filling wine. Definitely decant this wine for 2 hours, better yet, leave it in the cellar for a while. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2014-2018. 342394 14.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 91/100. September 5, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Mulderbosch Faithful Hound Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot Malbec Cabernet Franc 2012, Stellenbosch, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: The Faithful Hound offers enticing aromas of black, smoky fruit and a savoury, mouth-watering core. Some cedar notes in the background and on the finish. The 2012 vintage was a spectacular one for this winery. Perfect for prime rib or a rare steak. Decant for 1 hour. Highly recommended. Drink: 2015-2019. 922443 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. September 5, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Balbás Reserva 2005, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: This full-bodied Spanish red wine has a good grip on the palate is offers more earthy, smoky, dusty aromas and flavours than fruit-forward ones. Decant for 2 hours and pair with lamb and rosemary. Complex, elegant and mature. Drink: 2015-2018. 85183 14% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. June 11, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Rancho Zabaco Zinfandel 2013, Sonoma County, California, United States: This Californian red wine is made from the state's classic red grape Zinfandel, which grows on the winery's Heritage Vines (old vines). Rancho Zabacho is named for the original Mexican land grants in northern Sonoma. Savoury, juicy and delicious with terrific aromas and flavours of blackberry, black raspberry and lip-smacking tasty spice. Lovely balance: not over-the-top. Just what you want for the BBQ. Pair with grilled meats and fun times with friends. Drink: 2014-2018. 434605 14.80% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 5, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Irony Small Lot Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa, North Coast, California, United States: A solid Californian Cabernet that's full-bodied with classic blackberry and cassis aromas, and just enough toasty oak. Polished tannins, good balance. Finishes with attractive woodsmoke and black fruit. Pair it with a pepper steak. Drink: 2015-2018. 25106 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. April 19, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review