Kaiken Ultra Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: This elegant, medium-full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon offers fragrant notes of ripe plums, blackcurrants, and blueberries, complemented by hints of cedar, dark chocolate, and fresh herbs. The palate unfolds with layers of juicy dark berries, cooling mint, toasted nuts, and warm spice, supported by well-structured tannins that add grip and depth. Enjoy now or cellar for further complexity. Try it with grilled ribeye or rosemary-infused lamb chops. Drink: 2025-2028. 135202 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 93/100. February 18, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Susana Balbo Signature Malbec 2023, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Susana Balbo Signature is a medium-plus-bodied Malbec from the Uco Valley, Mendoza, with a firm weight and dry profile, best served at room temperature. Winemaker Susana Balbo crafts this unfined and unfiltered wine from high-elevation vineyards, offering ripe black fruits, cassis, warming spice, and cocoa flavours with a fresh, generous palate and supportive tannins. At 14.5% alcohol, it has strong aging potential through 2030, developing more complexity over time. Pair it with a meat lover's pizza to highlight its dark fruit, or a spiced lamb or sausage dish to complement its richness and structure. This wine exemplifies Uco Valley Malbec with mountain freshness and elegant concentration. Drink: 2025-2030. 79798 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 95/100. December 6, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Sister's Run Bethlehem Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Gomersal, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Sister's Run's Bethlehem Block Cabernet Sauvignon from Gomersal, Barossa is a concentrated, full-bodied red wine offering notes of blackcurrant, mulberry, eucalyptus and cigar box. This dry, single-block wine displays velvety texture and luxurious swagger that will continue to develop over the next four years. Serve it at room temperature with sizzling New York strip steak as the wine's bold character stands up to the charred beef, or pair it with braised pork shanks with white beans where the wine's generous fruit complements the rich, savory dish. Winemaker Matt Rechner crafts this juicy Cabernet from the Bethlehem Block vineyard in the heart of Barossa, where ancient soils and warm climate create wines of remarkable intensity and toasted spice complexity. Sister's Run was established to showcase premium single-vineyard sites across South Australia, demonstrating the Barossa's potential for producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon with balanced structure. This standout wine represents excellent quality and will drink beautifully through 2030 and into the early 2030s. Drink: 2026-2030. 360636 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. February 7, 2026 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Wakefield Jaraman Shiraz 2024, Clare Valley, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Wakefield Jaraman Shiraz is a full-bodied, dry South Australian red that marries the cool-climate elegance of Clare Valley with the earthy power of McLaren Vale, pouring a deep cerise with vivid purple edges and delivering a richly layered nose of crushed boysenberry, roasted cassis and macerated black olive, woven through with ground nutmeg, toasted coconut and a smoky thread of charred wood from its time in American oak hogsheads. On the palate it is generous and mouth-filling, with ripe, well-knit tannins and a dense fruit core buoyed by enough freshness to give the wine focus and drive through to its long, warmly spiced finish. Serve it at room temperature and enjoy now through 2034. Third-generation winemaker Mitchell Taylor leads this family estate, founded on July 21, 1969, the very same day Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a coincidence the Taylor family considers part of their pioneering spirit. The name Jaraman comes from the Aboriginal word for seahorse, inspired by fossils discovered in the estate vineyard that confirmed the Clare Valley was once the floor of an ancient inland sea, a story as compelling as the wine itself. Wakefield is also a founding member of Australia's First Families of Wine. Pour this alongside a seared rare sirloin with a peppercorn crust, where the wine's smoky depth matches every bold bite, or try it with a board of aged cheddar and charcuterie for a richly satisfying match. Drink: 2026-2034. 377036 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. May 16, 2026 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Sons of Eden Kennedy Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2022, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Sons of Eden Kennedy 2022, from the renowned Barossa Valley, is a savoury, dry red blend composed of 45% Grenache, 30% Shiraz, and 25% Mourvèdre. Sourced from vines between 20 and over 90 years of age, this wine pays homage to the pioneering Barossa Vignerons who established these historic vineyards. Medium-plus-bodied and richly textured, it offers vibrant red and dark berry flavours, ripe plum, peppery spice, and savoury herbs, all leading to a lengthy, rewarding finish. Enjoy with slow-cooked beef brisket or roasted vegetable lasagna. Drink: 2025-2032. 558692 14.90% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 94/100. March 4, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Wakefield's Jaraman 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, full-bodied wine with captivating aromas of ripe red cherry, black currant, dark chocolate, and subtle oak spice, complemented by refreshing mint notes. The palate is vibrant and flavourful, with juicy fruit intensity, fine, velvety tannins, and a smooth, approachable finish. Enjoy now or cellar through the end of the decade. Pair it with herb-crusted lamb chops or grilled portobello mushrooms. Drink: 2025-2027. 142398 14.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 95/100. September 27, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Wakefield Estate Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, South Australia, Australia: Wakefield Estate 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is a terrific value red from cool-climate vineyards in the Clare Valley and Limestone Coast. Bold and flavourful, this full-bodied wine shows layers of dark berry, red cherry, roasted herbs, cocoa and a hint of toasted nuttiness, all supported by vibrant acidity and smooth tannins. Matured in French oak, it strikes a harmonious balance between richness and finesse. Pour with beef short ribs or grilled portobello mushrooms. Drink: 2025-2032. 744235 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 95/100. October 25, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

M. Chapoutier Bila Haut Occultum Lapidem 2020, Côtes-du-Roussillon, Latour de France, Roussillon, France: The 2020 Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem (Côtes-du-Roussillon) melds cassis and black-berry depth with violet perfume and peppery-herb lift; medium-full, focused and mineral-tinged—serve with grilled lamb or hearty stews. Drink: 2025-2028. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 95/100. November 8, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review